fourth of july

More than 2 million New Englanders are expected to travel for the Fourth of July this year and car travel is expected to set a new record despite historically high gas prices, according to AAA. Officials with AAA said they are predicting almost 2.7 million New Englanders will travel 50 miles or more from home during the holiday weekend, which…

Many customers will be barred from making one-night reservations for houses, and there will also be limits on who can make two-night bookings

Leave it to a bear cub on the Fourth of July to remind us we share this land.

It may have been the 5th of July, but Independence Day weekend was far from over. Many people were off from work and happily continued celebrating at events around the state. In the streets of Barkhamsted, some people marched while others cruised. It was a traditional red, white and blue parade. With American flags flying, people lined the streets –…

It may have been the 5th of July, but Independence Day weekend was far from over. Many people were off from work and happily continued celebrating at events around the state.

All fireworks shows in Ocean City have been canceled “due to an abundance of caution” after the fire department and Maryland State Police responded to a fireworks explosion on the city’s beach. Firefighters treated firework handlers for minor injuries, and no beachgoers were hurt, according to officials. Firefighters were called to a section of the beach near Dorchester Street...

The Fourth of July is here and there’s practically no other holiday as synonymous with fireworks! Quite a few of those shows were canceled last year due to COVID-19, but this year, many are back in action. One show lighting up the night sky is the Great American Boom in New Britain. The show kicks off at 9:15 tonight with…

The one-two punch of the coronavirus pandemic that shuttered the Capitol’s doors in the spring of 2020 and the deadly January riot by Donald Trump’s supporters has left the icon of American democracy closed to all but a select few.

Some fireworks were seen Friday night despite the dry conditions and risk of starting a wildfire.

This Fourth of July weekend featuring clouds and showers could see near-record cold Saturday.

Campers at Hammonasset State Park said a little rain wasn’t going to stop them from enjoying the weekend.

Police safety officials are warning residents to exercise caution and safety if setting off legal fireworks over July 4th weekend.

As the Fourth of July weekend rolls around, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding boaters to stay safe with a year-round campaign. A campaign initiative called Operation Dry Water will be underway this weekend as enforcement is on high alert for those violating boating laws. DEEP officials will be on the lookout for those driving…

Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing bans on setting off fireworks or begging for caution.

The fireworks show will return to the Boston Common this year as part of the annual Fourth of July Spectacular, the Boston Pops announced Friday. In a statement, the Pops said its annual concert would be broadcast from Tanglewood, while the fireworks finale – which traditionally accompanies the musical performance – would take place in Boston from 10:30 p.m. –…

New boat sales in Connecticut increased about 40% last year. This National Safe Boating Week, CT DEEP wants all boaters to have safety top of mind.

“I think the majority of Americans are going to be getting together long before July,” former FDA chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC.

Hilary Duff isn’t here for the nonsense.