Freedom 250 Grand Prix Traffic Changes: What you need to know

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is two weeks away, and D.C. drivers are already feeling the early impacts of race preparations. The 1.7‑mile IndyCar course will run through downtown Washington, and crews are busy along Pennsylvania Avenue, where portions of the track are taking shape.

America 250: VA honors 49 Revolutionary War Veterans at 16 cemeteries across the country

To mark the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the delegate’s signing of the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776, the Department of Veterans Affairs held ceremonies at 16 cemeteries across the country on Sunday, August 2, to honor 49 Veterans of the Revolutionary War.

America 250: National Military Monument now open on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial

A new National Military Monument exhibit is now on display on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. that allows visitors to search for loved ones who served in the U.S. military and watch their names appear seconds later across two towering digital American flag displays.

See it: Trump commemorative $1 gold coin revealed

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. Mint will begin striking a new $1 commemorative gold coin featuring President Donald Trump to mark America's 250th anniversary.

Toys for Playful Patriotism
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Samantha Connell, editor at The Toy Insider, joins Fox 5's Steve Chenevey to share her lineup of toys to celebrate America's 250th.

Fireworks begin moments before midnight  — 4th of July updates
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Live streams and updates as Washington, D.C. marks America's 250th birthday — from the military flyovers to the fireworks over the National Mall.

Crowds return to National Mall after hours of delays
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Thousands of people are making their way back to the National Mall for the "Salute to America" event, after nearly three hours of rain delays.

150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon

One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens. 

How to watch DC July 4th fireworks on TV

Despite the severe weather delays and evacuation at the National Mall, the fireworks show is still on. The president is set to speak around 11 p.m., fireworks will follow.

Laurel July 4th celebration canceled, fireworks still may go on
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Fourth of July celebrations in Laurel have been mostly canceled due to thunderstorms, however the fireworks show could still go on.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of VA, MD; DC sets record high on Fourth of July

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued for large parts of Virginia and Maryland on the Fourth of July, while the rest of the region was under an Extreme Heat Warning on Saturday. 

Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory. 

Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory. 

America’s Time Capsule: 56 states and territories contribute artifacts for 250th anniversary

America250 has unveiled the contents of America’s Time Capsule, which features letters, artifacts, and objects from across the country to help tell the story of the United States at its 250th anniversary.