On July 4, 1777, the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common. In Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and ...

This week's edition of the Newtown Bee falls directly on July 4 (which means many of you will actually be reading it on July 5), so it seemed a good time to talk about our nation's celebration of its ...

As the year grows closer to July of 2026 and we recognize that we have remained a country of democracy and freedom from the oppression of an intolerant king, we can reflect on the events that led to ...

Lemmon, South Dakota will host the 55th Boss Cowman rodeo July 10-13, 2025. Chuck and Kerry Christman were named the 2025 ...

John Hancock was once one of the wealthiest merchants in New England and among the most popular and well-respected figures of ...

In 1979, UNESCO named Elmina Castle a World Heritage Site for its central role in the transatlantic slave trade. Because of ...

You don’t have to wait until July 4 to see fireworks in Boston. The Harborfest display will begin at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, ...

Garvey boats were originally invented to navigate the shallow waters of New Jersey's back bays. Today, garveys in Barnegat ...

Trump takes victory lap at Iowa rally after House passes sweeping bill ‘we’re the hottest in the world’ - The bill passed by ...

The Midtown Manhattan hotel opened as a shelter in 2023. That mission has ended as border crossings plummet, slowing the flow ...

Leeds Festival and Tramlines are some of the great events still to come alongside some huge outdoor headline gigs ...