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Make Your Own Patriotic Gear For July 4th

Have some fun with a DIY Fourth of July!

2013/06/17

Local Casino Operator to Fund Norristown’s July 4th Fireworks Display

This is good news for some local business owners who were planning to hit the streets this weekend to try to raise enough money for the fireworks.

2013/06/06

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Cancels Fourth Of July Celebration

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has pulled the plug on the festivities – which usually include entertainment and a fireworks show — due to “current fiscal constraints.”

2013/05/20

Philadelphia’s Fourth Of July Jam Gets A National Audience

Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebration is going national. This year’s free outdoor concert will be broadcast live on the cable network Vh1.

2013/01/10

Patriotic Fruits For The Fourth

One of the sweetest ways to celebrate the Fourth of July is with some of our most patriotic fruits: native blueberries and raspberries.

2012/07/04

The Risks Posed By Fireworks

The fact that fireworks are much more plentiful and easier to obtain increases the opportunity for injury.

2012/07/04

Reminder About The Dangers Of Fireworks

If you want to see fireworks this holiday, it’s best to head to a community display rather than celebrating in your backyard.

2012/07/03

Columnist Takes Different Spin When Recounting Gettysburg

His presentation of what officers said and did is based on voluminous contemporary writings.

2012/07/01

National ‘Occupy’ Gathering Set For Fourth Of July In Philly

Get ready for Occupy Fourth of July in the cradle of liberty.

2012/06/29

Mayor Nutter Outlines Traffic, Safety Plans For Fourth Of July

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter warns drivers to stay away from the Art Museum area on July 4th, and encourages folks to get there using public transportation instead.

2012/06/29

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Behind The Fireworks – Interview With Producer Of Country’s Largest Fireworks Display

Pyro Spectaculars produces some of the biggest July 4th fireworks displays. We talked to them about their plans for this year.

2012/06/18

Deadliest Day For Teenage Drivers Just Around The Corner

A survey of crash data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finds July 4th is the deadliest day for teens to be out on the roads.

2012/06/11

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The Roots To Headline 2012 Wawa Welcome America Celebration

The city of Philadelphia announced the entertainment line-up for the Wawa Welcome America celebration, marking America’s birthday.

2012/04/27

(Fireworks above the Philadelphia Museum of Art. File photo)

Philadelphia July 4th Fireworks Too Late For Youngsters, Some Complain

“There’s no reason why they can’t do it at 9, when it gets dark,” says one woman we spoke with.

2011/07/07

Peter Nero and the Philly POPS (Credit: Cherri Gregg)

Hundreds Gather For Annual Pops Concert In Front Of Independence Hall

Some sat in lawn chairs, others on blankets and many just stood waving the American flag while they listened to the patriotic sounds of Peter Nero and the Philly Pops.

2011/07/04

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