Howard County announces its July 4th fireworks and free public Wi-Fi at pools, with activities and performances starting at 6:00 p.m., at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront. The celebration also emphasizes digital inclusivity efforts.

Pet connection: Discover the animals that are available at local adoption centers.

Pet connection: Meet the animals that are available at local adoption centers.

Cuddle alert: Take a look at these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Bring home one of these cute animals available at local adoption centers.

Pet connection: Take a look at the animals that are available at local shelters.

Looking for a canine companion? Bring home one of these cute dogs available at local shelters.

Cuddle alert: Check out these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Cuddle alert: Take a peek at these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Looking for a canine companion? Bring home one of these cute dogs available at local adoption centers.

Cuddle alert: Take a peek at these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Cuddle alert: Take a look at these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Pet connection: Take a look at the animals that are available at local adoption centers.