fourth of july

Hilary Duff isn’t here for the nonsense.

It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without San Jose product Joey “Jaws” Chestnut taking center stage and scarfing down hot dogs at an alarming rate.

Over a dozen state parks have already reached capacity as people celebrate the Fourth of July. The following state parks have reached capacity and are now closed: Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union Burr Pond State Park in Torrington Gardner Lake State Park in Salem Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford Millers Pond State…

Associated Press writer Russell Contreras has always had trouble with the July Fourth holiday due to his family’s Mexican American past

People are flocking to the beach for some safe and socially distant fun for July 4th.

Halfway through a very unsettling year, Americans are marking the 244th anniversary of their nation’s birth in a land of confusion.

President Donald Trump is planning a fiery speech for Friday night’s Mount Rushmore fireworks

Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual.

Amy Parmenter from AAA explained what you need to know to get you and your family to your destination safely.

Mayor Neil O’Leary explained how this years’ event will implement social distancing guidelines.

Even before the sun fully rose, Connecticut residents were getting ready. “To be the first ones on the beach,” said Ashley Wheeler of Southington. With limited parking spaces during the pandemic, she and her neighbors were the first in line to do just that Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. . “We left around 5:30 this morning,” said Jennifer Gonzalez…

Food safety is more important than ever this year

The National Safety Council warned that the widespread use of hand sanitizer in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could be dangerous over the holiday weekend for those setting off 4th of July fireworks.

The Fourth of July was always a time for communities to come together

Government watchdogs say President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July gala in the nation’s capital last year cost taxpayers more than $13 million, twice as much as previous celebrations

President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a second, lower-key “Salute to America” celebration on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic

Enfield’s annual Fourth of July celebration has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration Committee said they have held the event every year since 1985, however, this year the event will be cancelled due to COVID-19. “Due to the economic uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ability to secure sponsors and vendors…

Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses how the attention of scientists turns to containment once mitigation is complete.

An investigation is underway after officials said fireworks caused a fire at a condominium complex in Fairfield last night.

Families rushed out on Thursday morning before the gates even opened at Hammonasset State Park with hopes of getting a good spot on the sand and a great place to barbecue.