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McLean, VA
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Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For McLean Parents: Police Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For McLean Parents: Police Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For McLean Parents: Police
Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For McLean Parents: Police A Virginia mom and dad may have earned some serious cool-parent points with their teenager, but police weren't nearly as impressed with their party-planning skills. Lisa Vaughan, 45, and Aubrey Vaughan, 55, of McLean, are facing criminal charges after police say a party they organized for their teenager drew hundreds of young revelers, underage drinking, and fireworks before spiraling out of control. The party came crashing down shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, when multiple 911 callers reported an out-of-control gathering in the 1400 block of Woodacre Drive, with an estimated 100 to…

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by Zak Failla
Chantilly, VA
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Fireworks Were Already Finished When A $650K Disaster Struck A Chantilly Family's Home Fireworks Were Already Finished When A $650K Disaster Struck A Chantilly Family's Home Fireworks Were Already Finished When A $650K Disaster Struck A Chantilly Family's Home
Fireworks Were Already Finished When A $650K Disaster Struck A Chantilly Family's Home Fireworks that had already gone off sparked a $650,000 disaster in Virginia after they were improperly tossed into a trash can, leaving a family of five without a home and sending two firefighters to the hospital. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials say the accidental blaze broke out shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, at a two-story home in the 42000 block of Equine Trail Court in Chantilly. Multiple 911 callers reported the fire at approximately 8:09 p.m., prompting a response from Loudoun County firefighters and crews from neighboring Fairfax and Prince William counties. Whe…

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by Zak Failla
Bay Shore, NY
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North Bay Shore Arsonist On The Lam After Torching Vacant Home With Fireworks, Police Say North Bay Shore Arsonist On The Lam After Torching Vacant Home With Fireworks, Police Say North Bay Shore Arsonist On The Lam After Torching Vacant Home With Fireworks, Police Say
North Bay Shore Arsonist On The Lam After Torching Vacant Home With Fireworks, Police Say An arsonist set off fireworks at an abandoned house on Long Island just days before Independence Day, starting a house fire, police said. The blaze on Louise Drive in North Bay Shore was reported Thursday, July 2 shortly after 2:30 p.m., the Suffolk County Police Department said. Video captured a man walking into the vacant garage, then placing a firework in the driveway and setting it off, police said. He also set off fireworks inside the attached garage, then left the scene on a red motorcycle, according to authorities. Cops are offering a cash reward for any tips that lead to an arrest …

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by Joe Wilkinson
Millbrook-Dover, NY
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Over 100 Hot Air Balloon Rides Coming To Union Vale — Here's When, Where Over 100 Hot Air Balloon Rides Coming To Union Vale — Here's When, Where Over 100 Hot Air Balloon Rides Coming To Union Vale — Here's When, Where
Over 100 Hot Air Balloon Rides Coming To Union Vale — Here's When, Where Hot-air balloon rides will soon be taking off over Dutchess County as a popular Hudson Valley festival returns for its 35th year.  The JPMorganChase Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival will return to Tymor Park in the Town of Union Vale from Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce announced.  More than 100 hot-air balloon flights are scheduled throughout Labor Day weekend, giving visitors the chance to take a full balloon ride or get a shorter taste of flying aboard a tethered balloon.  The colorful launches will depend on…

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by Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
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Newest Ride Opens At Playland Park — Here's What To Expect Newest Ride Opens At Playland Park — Here's What To Expect Newest Ride Opens At Playland Park — Here's What To Expect
Newest Ride Opens At Playland Park — Here's What To Expect Visitors to Playland in Westchester County have a new attraction to try before summer comes to an end.  Scorpios, a new swing ship ride at Playland Park in Rye, is officially open, Westchester County announced on Thursday, Aug. 13.  The attraction is a classic "pirate ship"-style ride that sends passengers swinging back and forth in a pendulum motion, according to manufacturer Metallbau Emmeln. The ride can carry 42 passengers and features a custom scorpion-themed ship surrounded by an old Mediterranean-inspired design. Scorpios uses AC technology designed to provide smooth …

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by Ben Crnic
Central Islip, NY
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'Everyone Could Count On Him': Family Speaks Out After Central Islip Dad Killed By Fireworks 'Everyone Could Count On Him': Family Speaks Out After Central Islip Dad Killed By Fireworks 'Everyone Could Count On Him': Family Speaks Out After Central Islip Dad Killed By Fireworks
'Everyone Could Count On Him': Family Speaks Out After Central Islip Dad Killed By Fireworks The family of a father killed in a tragic Fourth of July fireworks explosion is asking the community to help give him the farewell they say he deserves while remembering him as a man who spent his life helping others. Gabriel Ruiz-Urresto, 37, died after a firework exploded and struck him in the head while he was lighting it during a backyard celebration at his Central Islip home on Long Island at approximately 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, Suffolk County Police said. His son-in-law, Emmanuel Rosario Alvarez, has since launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking $18,000 to help cover funeral ex…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study The nation's 250th birthday celebration is coming with higher costs due to rising inflation and the ongoing effects of the US-Israeli war with Iran. WalletHub released its annual 4th of July Facts & Figures report on Wednesday, June 24. The personal finance website estimates Americans will spend $9.4 billion on Fourth of July food, up from $8.9 billion in 2025. In 2026, the Fourth of July also marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Semiquincentennial will arrive with countless local, regional, and national events celebrating the …

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by Chris Spiker
Bridgeport, CT
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Barnum Festival Finale Brings Fireworks & More To Bridgeport Barnum Festival Finale Brings Fireworks & More To Bridgeport Barnum Festival Finale Brings Fireworks & More To Bridgeport
Barnum Festival Finale Brings Fireworks & More To Bridgeport Bridgeport will close out the 2026 Barnum Festival with three family events, including fireworks, a health fair, and a parade on a new route. The festival’s grand finale weekend will run from Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, with three free events taking place across the city, according to a press release from the Barnum Festival. The weekend begins with Barnum Skyblast Fireworks on Friday, June 26, at Seaside Park. Food trucks will open at 6 p.m., followed by live entertainment at 7 p.m. and fireworks over Long Island Sound at dusk. On Saturday, June 27, healthcare providers from…

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by Daily Voice
Sterling, VA
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Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Runway Closures, Ground Stops During America 250 Events Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Runway Closures, Ground Stops During America 250 Events Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Runway Closures, Ground Stops During America 250 Events
Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Runway Closures, Ground Stops During America 250 Events The skies over Washington are about to get crowded, and travelers at Reagan National Airport could feel it. Flight schedules at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will be adjusted throughout the summer as America 250 celebrations bring military flyovers, parachute jumps, fireworks, and other aerial events to downtown DC, airport officials announced Tuesday, June 16. The biggest disruption is expected during Independence Day festivities. On Thursday, July 3, no flights are scheduled at DCA for several hours during the early afternoon to accommodate aerial rehearsals and perform…

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by Zak Failla
Elkton, MD
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New Jersey Man Used Fireworks, Fuel To Spark $10M Elktkon Walmart Blaze: Fire Marshal New Jersey Man Used Fireworks, Fuel To Spark $10M Elktkon Walmart Blaze: Fire Marshal New Jersey Man Used Fireworks, Fuel To Spark $10M Elktkon Walmart Blaze: Fire Marshal
New Jersey Man Used Fireworks, Fuel To Spark $10M Elktkon Walmart Blaze: Fire Marshal A New Jersey firebug who traveled hundreds of miles to Maryland is facing arson charges after allegedly using fireworks to torch a Walmart during a jewelry heist, officials say. Anthony Rhodes, 36, of Berlin, New Jersey, was arrested in his hometown after he was identified by deputy state fire marshals as the suspect who went to great lengths to shoplift in Cecil County. Crews from the Singerly Fire Company were called shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, to the store in the 1000 block of E. Pulaski Highway, where employees and customers were forced to evacuate. The Office o…

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by Zak Failla
Paramus, NJ
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Fireworks May Have Started New Year's Blaze At Paramus Home, Sources Say Fireworks May Have Started New Year's Blaze At Paramus Home, Sources Say Fireworks May Have Started New Year's Blaze At Paramus Home, Sources Say
Fireworks May Have Started New Year's Blaze At Paramus Home, Sources Say A raging fire destroyed a home on Spring Valley Road early New Year's Day in Paramus. Citing an initial investigation, sources with direct knowledge of the fire tell Daily Voice that fireworks may have started the blaze. Five propane tanks in the rear of the home at 33 Spring Valley Road were also a concern, sources said. The fire broke out just before 2 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, in the back of the home. When the chief arrived, it was a fully-involved fire, sources said. Video shared by Fire Co. 2 shows vicious flames shooting out the rear of the home. The home has been declared a tot…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Animals Blown Up With Fireworks In Pennsylvania, Videos Posted On Social Media: Police Animals Blown Up With Fireworks In Pennsylvania, Videos Posted On Social Media: Police Animals Blown Up With Fireworks In Pennsylvania, Videos Posted On Social Media: Police
Animals Blown Up With Fireworks In Pennsylvania, Videos Posted On Social Media: Police Animals were intentionally blown up using fireworks in a Pittsburgh neighborhood—and the horrifying footage was posted online, authorities announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The Violence Prevention Unit was first alerted to the animal cruelty video around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, after it surfaced on social media, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. The graphic videos show mice taped to fireworks and detonated. Investigators believe the mice were purchased from a local pet store before being killed. Detectives traced the incident to the 410 block of Mt. Pleasant Road in Northview Hei…

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by Jillian Pikora
Pottstown, PA
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13-Year-Old Uses Fireworks To Spark Blaze Damaging 2 Pottstown Homes: PA State Police (PHOTOS) 13-Year-Old Uses Fireworks To Spark Blaze Damaging 2 Pottstown Homes: PA State Police (PHOTOS) 13-Year-Old Uses Fireworks To Spark Blaze Damaging 2 Pottstown Homes: PA State Police (PHOTOS)
13-Year-Old Uses Fireworks To Spark Blaze Damaging 2 Pottstown Homes: PA State Police (Photos) A teenage boy is accused of using fireworks to start a blaze that damaged two homes in Pottstown, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 11. The fire broke out on Walnut Street around 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, according to the release. First-arriving crews found two homes heavily damaged on the rear side, leading to a large multi-agency response. Pottstown Fire Department was assisted by Sanatoga Fire Company, which sent its squad, engine, and utility units with 16 members to help with fire suppression and overhaul. Quint 58 also covered calls while on standby at Goodwill F…

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by Jillian Pikora
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Firework Detonation Blows Off Boy’s Fingers In Middletown (DEVELOPING) Firework Detonation Blows Off Boy’s Fingers In Middletown (DEVELOPING) Firework Detonation Blows Off Boy’s Fingers In Middletown (DEVELOPING)
Firework Detonation Blows Off Boy’s Fingers In Middletown (Developing) A child was purportedly seriously injured late Tuesday afternoon, July 29, in a fireworks incident in Middletown, according to developing reports. The boy, who neighbors estimate to be around 12 years old, was airlifted to the hospital after emergency crews responded to Emma and Ashley Avenues around 5 p.m., according to incident reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions. A helicopter took off from Monhagen Middle School shortly after the incident to transport the child for emergency care. Witnesses at the scene said the boy may have severely injured his hand when a firework explode…

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by Cecilia Levine
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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Girl Injured Playing With Fireworks In Philadelphia: Police Girl Injured Playing With Fireworks In Philadelphia: Police Girl Injured Playing With Fireworks In Philadelphia: Police
Girl Injured Playing With Fireworks In Philadelphia: Police A girl was injured while playing with fireworks in North Philadelphia, police announced on Thursday, July 10. The juvenile female was hurt on the 1700 block of North Bailey Street in the 22nd District around 3:24 p.m., according to authorities. Medics transported her to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Her condition was not released. The incident remains under investigation, police said.

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by Jillian Pikora
Seymour, CT
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Explosive Devices, Bomb-Making Material Found Inside Seymour Home: Police Explosive Devices, Bomb-Making Material Found Inside Seymour Home: Police Explosive Devices, Bomb-Making Material Found Inside Seymour Home: Police
Explosive Devices, Bomb-Making Material Found Inside Seymour Home: Police What began as a call for a domestic disturbance turned into a high-stakes police operation after officers uncovered what appeared to be improvised explosive devices inside a Connecticut home. Authorities were called to a home on Chaden Road in Seymour just before 10:30 p.m. on July 3 and arrested 37-year-old Joseph H. Bohlin. When officers went inside to take possession of a firearm registered to him, officers found several homemade explosive devices along with materials commonly used to build them, Seymour police said.  Officers immediately backed out and called in the State Police Bo…

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by Josh Lanier
East Hartford, CT
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'We Lost Everything': Community Rallies After Fireworks Send East Hartford Home Up In Flames 'We Lost Everything': Community Rallies After Fireworks Send East Hartford Home Up In Flames 'We Lost Everything': Community Rallies After Fireworks Send East Hartford Home Up In Flames
'We Lost Everything': Community Rallies After Fireworks Send East Hartford Home Up In Flames An East Hartford family of 10 was left homeless after an errant firework sparked a fire that engulfed their home on July Fourth. But their tight-knit community is coming together to help them rebuild their lives.  Victorya Cauley, a 17-year-old preparing for college, said she was getting ready for bed around 11 p.m. when her older sister, Zaniah Cauley, rushed into her bedroom and told her their Park Avenue home was on fire. Victorya grabbed her younger brother, and they ran outside. None of them was wearing shoes, and they were dressed for bed. "All I had was my phone," Victorya…

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by Josh Lanier
Rockville, MD
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Illegal Fireworks Result in Catastrophic Injury For PG County Teen: Fire Marshal Illegal Fireworks Result in Catastrophic Injury For PG County Teen: Fire Marshal Illegal Fireworks Result in Catastrophic Injury For PG County Teen: Fire Marshal
Illegal Fireworks Result in Catastrophic Injury For PG County Teen: Fire Marshal A Maryland teen suffered a devastating injury, and more than 1,300 fireworks were confiscated over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the State Fire Marshal. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is warning Marylanders about the dangers of illegal fireworks after several serious incidents during the Independence Day holiday. On the night of July 4, a 14-year-old boy in Prince George’s County suffered a catastrophic hand injury while handling illegal fireworks, officials said.  He was taken to a hospital and underwent emergency surgery. His injuries are expected to result in perma…

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by Zak Failla
East Hampton, CT
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Lake Pocotopaug Boat Fire That Injured 2 Started By Illegal Fireworks: Police Lake Pocotopaug Boat Fire That Injured 2 Started By Illegal Fireworks: Police Lake Pocotopaug Boat Fire That Injured 2 Started By Illegal Fireworks: Police
Lake Pocotopaug Boat Fire That Injured 2 Started By Illegal Fireworks: Police Two people were hurt after their boat caught fire, and they were forced to jump into a lake over the weekend. Investigators say the blaze began because they were setting off illegal fireworks.  Firefighters were called to Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton on Saturday night to reports of a boat explosion, said the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Emergency Response Unit.  Two people received minor injuries in the fire, but they declined medical help.  A nearby boater pulled them from the water after they jumped in to escape the flames.  Hartford bo…

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by Josh Lanier
Penns Grove-Carneys Point, NJ
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Penns Grove Cop Sparks Outrage After Driving Over Fireworks (VIDEO) Penns Grove Cop Sparks Outrage After Driving Over Fireworks (VIDEO) Penns Grove Cop Sparks Outrage After Driving Over Fireworks (VIDEO)
Penns Grove Cop Sparks Outrage After Driving Over Fireworks (Video) A video of a police officer driving over two live fireworks on the Fourth of July in Penns Grove has gone viral. The video, which was shared by Rachel Parker on Facebook, shows fireworks being lit off in the middle of the street. An unidentified Penns Grove police car then proceeds to drive right through the fireworks, sending them flying in many different directions. I really can not believe what happened last night.A pennsgrove police officer sped up and intentionally ran over not one... Posted by Rachel Parker on Saturday, July 5, 2025 Parker said two different groups of people…

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by Sam Barron
National Interest
Man Killed Setting Off Fireworks On Wareham Beach During July 4 Celebration Man Killed Setting Off Fireworks On Wareham Beach During July 4 Celebration Man Killed Setting Off Fireworks On Wareham Beach During July 4 Celebration
Man Killed Setting Off Fireworks On Wareham Beach During July 4 Celebration The Fourth of July ended in tragedy for a 70-year-old Massachusetts man who was killed by a firework while setting them off during a beachside celebration, officials said. Robert Spagnuolo, a father of four from Wareham, was pronounced dead at the scene after a firework exploded and caused traumatic facial injuries, according to the Massachusetts State Police and the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. The incident happened shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Friday, July 4, on Beach Street in Wareham, where first responders found Spagnuolo suffering from an “apparent facial injury from a fi…

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by Zak Failla
Jersey City, NJ
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VIDEO: Stampede At Jersey City Fireworks Leaves People Trampled, Injured After Scare VIDEO: Stampede At Jersey City Fireworks Leaves People Trampled, Injured After Scare VIDEO: Stampede At Jersey City Fireworks Leaves People Trampled, Injured After Scare
Video: Stampede At Jersey City Fireworks Leaves People Trampled, Injured After Scare Chaos broke out during Jersey City’s Fourth of July fireworks show, when a loud noise sent spectators running in fear, sparking what several witnesses described as a stampede. The incident occurred Friday night, July 4, at Exchange Place, near the Katyn Memorial statue and Starbucks, according to one Reddit user, gamerchick_37. “All of a sudden the crowd started running away,” they wrote. “We were in front of Katyn Memorial statue... the crowd started running away from the river towards the city.” HudPost said the disturbance began after a scream caused confusion. The outlet described…

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by Cecilia Levine
Farmingdale, NY
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Fire Believed Sparked By Fireworks Spreads To Neighboring South Farmingdale Home: Police Fire Believed Sparked By Fireworks Spreads To Neighboring South Farmingdale Home: Police Fire Believed Sparked By Fireworks Spreads To Neighboring South Farmingdale Home: Police
Fire Believed Sparked By Fireworks Spreads To Neighboring South Farmingdale Home: Police A backyard celebration took a dangerous turn when fireworks allegedly sparked a brush fire that spread to a neighboring home on Long Island, authorities announced on Sunday, July 6. The blaze ignited on Cinque Drive in South Farmingdale at 9:34 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, according to the Nassau County Police Arson Bomb Squad. Responding officers arrived to find the flames creeping from one property to the next. The South Farmingdale Fire Department quickly got the fire under control, preventing more damage, officials said. No injuries were reported. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson…

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by Jillian Pikora
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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Fires Break Out Across Philly As Trash Piles Up Amid Sanitation Strike; Arson Not Ruled Out: PD Fires Break Out Across Philly As Trash Piles Up Amid Sanitation Strike; Arson Not Ruled Out: PD Fires Break Out Across Philly As Trash Piles Up Amid Sanitation Strike; Arson Not Ruled Out: PD
Fires Break Out Across Philly As Trash Piles Up Amid Sanitation Strike; Arson Not Ruled Out: PD Fires erupted at multiple trash collection sites in Philadelphia overnight as garbage continues to pile up amid an ongoing work stoppage, city officials announced Friday, July 4. The Philadelphia Fire Department responded swiftly, extinguishing the fires before they caused significant damage. No injuries were reported, authorities said. “We want to be clear: this is a serious matter,” said Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel and Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson in a joint statement. “If it is determined that any of these fires were intentionally set, such acts will be treated as serious c…

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by Jillian Pikora
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Where To Watch Fireworks And July 4 Festivities In Bergen County Where To Watch Fireworks And July 4 Festivities In Bergen County Where To Watch Fireworks And July 4 Festivities In Bergen County
Where To Watch Fireworks And July 4 Festivities In Bergen County Bergen County is gearing up for a full slate of parades, fireworks, live music, and family fun this Fourth of July. Here’s where you can catch the action around the area: Allendale:  Allendale's Fourth of July Celebration is the borough’s biggest annual event. The festivities begin at 7 a.m. and end with an award-winning fireworks show at Crestwood Lake. Bergen County’s Star-Spangled Spectacular in Overpeck County Park: The county’s second annual Star-Spangled Spectacular returns to Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park on Thursday, July 3. County Executive Jim T…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hartford, CT
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Ground Beef Prices Surge To Record High Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: Here's Why Ground Beef Prices Surge To Record High Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: Here's Why Ground Beef Prices Surge To Record High Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: Here's Why
Ground Beef Prices Surge To Record High Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: Here's Why If you plan on enjoying a burger on the Fourth of July, it may be more expensive than ever. The retail price of a pound of ground beef hit a record high of $5.98 in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's up by 18 cents from April and a 16.2% increase from the May 2024 average of $5.15. An American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) survey puts the retail price even higher, now averaging $6.67 a pound. Feeding 10 people a standard Independence Day cookout – including burgers, chicken, beans, and potato salad – costs about $70.92, or $7.09 a person. While the …

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Inflation, Trump Tariffs Hurting Americans' Fourth Of July Plans, Survey Finds: Here's How Inflation, Trump Tariffs Hurting Americans' Fourth Of July Plans, Survey Finds: Here's How Inflation, Trump Tariffs Hurting Americans' Fourth Of July Plans, Survey Finds: Here's How
Inflation, Trump Tariffs Hurting Americans' Fourth Of July Plans, Survey Finds: Here's How The stars and stripes may fly high on the Fourth of July, but most Americans say they're feeling financially grounded in 2025. WalletHub conducted a survey, along with compiling facts and figures, about how the US will celebrate Independence Day in 2025. The studies were released on Wednesday, June 25. The personal finance website found that 79% of Americans believe the country's independence is threatened by the rising federal debt. More than half are adjusting their Fourth of July plans because of inflation, high prices, and a shaky economy under President Donald Trump's sweepin…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings
Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…

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by Chris Spiker
Quarryville, PA
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3-Year-Old Boy, Woman Severely Burned In Fireworks Explosion At Lancaster County Home: PSP 3-Year-Old Boy, Woman Severely Burned In Fireworks Explosion At Lancaster County Home: PSP 3-Year-Old Boy, Woman Severely Burned In Fireworks Explosion At Lancaster County Home: PSP
3-Year-Old Boy, Woman Severely Burned In Fireworks Explosion At Lancaster County Home: PSP A 3-year-old boy and a woman were severely burned during a fireworks explosion at a home in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, June 17. The incident happened while a family was lighting fireworks outside their home on the 1200 block of River Road in Drumore Township between 8 and 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, according to the police. One of the fireworks exploded unexpectedly, injuring a 3-year-old Drumore Township boy and a 45-year-old Peach Bottom woman, troopers said. Both were taken to local hospitals with serious burns, according to the release.…

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by Jillian Pikora
East Meadow, NY
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Fireworks Found In SUV Lead To East Meadow Man's Arrest: Police Fireworks Found In SUV Lead To East Meadow Man's Arrest: Police Fireworks Found In SUV Lead To East Meadow Man's Arrest: Police
Fireworks Found In SUV Lead To East Meadow Man's Arrest: Police An East Meadow man was arrested with a carload of fireworks after a traffic stop on Friday, June 13, 2025, authorities announced. Mario Calderon, 56, was behind the wheel of a 2005 Cadillac Escalade with an obstructed license plate when he was pulled over near Front Street and Gates Avenue around 5:29 p.m., according to Arson/Bomb Squad Detectives. Officers from the Bureau of Special Operations noticed the fireworks during the investigation and immediately secured the vehicle, police said. Calderon was taken into custody at the scene without incident. Arson/Bomb Squad Detectives responded …

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
Trump’s Army Parade Starting Now: Here's How To Watch Trump’s Army Parade Starting Now: Here's How To Watch Trump’s Army Parade Starting Now: Here's How To Watch
Trump’s Army Parade Starting Now: Here's How To Watch Whether you're watching from home or braving the crowds in D.C., here's everything you need to know about Saturday’s 250th U.S. Army Birthday celebration and Grand Military Parade, led by President Donald Trump. The event marks the Army’s founding on June 14, 1775 and falls on Trump’s 79th birthday. It’s set to be a day-long festival packed with music, fireworks, and a massive military parade. HOW TO LIVESTREAM IT You can watch it all unfold online via multiple livestreams: White House livestream USA Today YouTube live stream FOX News live stream The event will feature between 6,000 …

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by Cecilia Levine