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(Mayor Nutter and Wawa president Chris Gheysens roll out a "Welcome America" cake constructed from Tastykake products. Credit: Michelle Durham)

Philadelphia’s July 4th Celebration Week Events Announced

Mayor Nutter was highlighting the economic benefit of the weeklong celebration for America’s 237th birthday.

2013/05/09

Some NJ Residents Spend July 4th Still Without Power

It wasn’t much of a 4th of July for the thousands of people still without electricity from the weekend storms.

2012/07/05

July 4th Celebration Wraps Up On The Parkway

The Philly 4th of July Jam and Grande finale Wednesday night was the biggest Independence Day Bash in the City. Many big names in the world of music graced the Ben Franklin Parkway for this year’s celebration.

2012/07/05

Opinion: Celebrate The 4th Of July

Americans should want to celebrate the 4th of July and at least give some sign of wanting the celebrations that have been cut from municipalities’ budgets.

2012/07/04

(File photo: the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk. Credit: John Ostapkovich)

Jersey Shore Packed With People On This July 4th

Scores of people packed the beaches and boardwalks at the Jersey Shore on this Independence Day.

2012/07/04

Vince Termini Jr. (left) watches as co-workers put finishing touches on 5-tier cake surrounded by cupcakes, in the Independence Visitor Center. (Credit: Steve Tawa)

Philadelphia Pastry Shop Serves Up A Special July 4th Treat

A Philadelphia pastry shop institution baked a free red, white and blue ‘Happy Birthday America’ cake, and served it up, along with plenty of cupcakes at the Independence Visitor Center.

2012/07/04

Thousands Attend 4th Of July Parade In Bucks County

Thousands of people lined 2nd Street Pike in Southampton, Bucks County to watch one of the biggest 4th of July parades in the suburbs.

2012/07/04

Victims In 2002 Camden County House Fire Are Remembered On Independence Day

On Independence Day, a tragic anniversary is marked in Gloucester City, Camden County. Three firefighters and three sisters were killed in a house fire.

2012/07/04

South Jersey Cooling Centers Open For The Holiday

Southern New Jersey has opened several municipal cooling stations which will be open throughout July 3-4, 2012.

2012/07/03

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

(Occupy members from across the country gather at Franklin Square for Occupy National Gathering.) (credit: Kim Glovas)

26 People Arrested At Occupy National Gathering In Center City

Many Occupy activists were at Franklin Square on Monday for speeches and organizing activities, and some were just being released from police custody.

2012/07/02