Experts urge caution with fireworks following last year's injuries, prompting safety-focused changes at Provo's Stadium of Fire event, including a new vendor and stricter checks.

The Dundalk Heritage Fair faced cancellation due to a $45,000 budget shortfall, but the community raised over $130,000 to save it, allowing the 50th event to proceed as planned.

The League City Council meeting on July 8 at 6 p.m. is open for citizen participation either in person or via live stream on Facebook, with recorded sessions available on the city's website.

Gatlinburg held its 50th Annual Midnight Independence Day Parade with floats, bands, and a fireworks display, alongside a drone show. Thousands attended and WVLT broadcasted the event.

A Confederacy group sues Stone Mountain Park over proposed exhibits on slavery, segregation, and white supremacy, claiming a breach of state laws and heritage encroachment.

The Valli household won Montgomery's Spring 2025 Seasons of Beauty award for their beautifully decorated property despite heavy rainfall, as highlighted on the Montgomery website.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office increased waterway patrols during the Independence Day weekend to prevent boating under the influence and unsafe operations, in collaboration with Operation Dry Water.

The Peachtree Road Race, a July 4th event in Atlanta, had over 52,000 participants, including elite winners Hellen Obiri and Patrick Kiprop, and wheelchair victors Daniel Romanchuk and Susannah Scaroni.

The Milwaukee Fire Department reflects on its 150-year history, recalling significant fires and the evolution of firefighting techniques and community safety in its sesquicentennial celebration.

The Charlotte Museum of History hosted a naturalization ceremony on July 4th, where individuals from diverse backgrounds gained American citizenship, continuing a tradition of celebrating freedom and the American dream.

DeKalb County holds a vigil for Darion Pharr, 22, who was shot dead in an apartment complex, with his killer unidentified. Meanwhile, a year after Shannon Boswell was killed, their family seeks answers in a case with no new developments.

Lake Worth Beach held its annual Fourth of July Great American Raft Race, with homemade floats and neighborhood teams competing in a festive display of community spirit.

Oregon Air National Guard celebrated Independence Day with traditional flyovers by the 142nd and 173rd Wings, thrilling spectators across Oregon and southwest Washington with F-15 jets.