DC region celebrating a different kind of July 4th during pandemic
With so many Fourth of July festivities canceled, many communities in the D.C. region and around the country are foregoing their traditional observances during this pandemic.
'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
July 4th in DC: Everything you need to know
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and due to the coronavirus pandemic, the holiday will look a lot different this year in the nation's capital.
July 4th heat wave set to hammer US may bring ‘ring of fire’ effect
A Fourth of July weekend heat wave will put the ‘fire’ in ‘fireworks’ for much of the U.S., a report said Thursday — with the potential for a “ring of fire” effect to bring storms to parts of the Midwest.
Get set for July 4 buck moon, partial lunar eclipse: NASA’s top tips for July skywatchers
Skywatchers are in for a treat on July 4, when the buck moon, or July full moon, rises in the sky. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse.
President Trump’s July 4 ‘Salute to America’ event details released
Details on President Trump’s July 4 “Salute to America” event in the District were released on Wednesday – and it will include not only the traditional fireworks display, but demonstrations from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds.
DHS deploys special federal unit to protect monuments over July 4 weekend amid vandalism fears
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
Full Buck Moon: Lunar eclipse will occur on July 4
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
Fireworks have been being set off in neighborhoods across the DC region for weeks ahead of July 4th
The July 4th holiday may be days away but the night skies in the D.C. region have been lighting up for weeks.
DC Mayor Bowser urges District residents to celebrate 4th of July at home
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging residents to celebrate the Fourth of July at home.
Public fireworks displays canceled for Fourth of July in Montgomery County
There will be no public fireworks displays in Montgomery County this Fourth of July, officials announced Thursday.
Fireworks and pets: Tips to keep your dog or cat calm and safe on the Fourth of July
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
For 155 years, African Americans have celebrated independence on Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain - and now national action
In just about any other year, Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”
These companies are observing Juneteenth as a holiday
Companies are giving their employees time off for Juneteenth.
Jack Dorsey says Twitter and Square will honor Juneteenth as company holiday
Celebrated on June 19, the date is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
Virtual remembrances honor the fallen on Memorial Day amid the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on annual tradition in the District.
Memorial Day Sandy Point Beach crowd mostly respecting social distancing guidelines
A popular local beach in Maryland proved to be a popular Memorial Day destination once again, but despite the large numbers, those in attendance appeared to be largely respecting social distancing guidelines.
Mother's Day: This is how moms are celebrated around the world
Traditionally on Mother's Day in the United States, flowers are being delivered and online orders are being placed as people scramble to get last-minute gifts to show mom how much they love her.