You're Invited: Rita’s celebrates Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding with free Italian Ice

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering free treats via app-exclusive promo codes to celebrate the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding and America's 250th birthday, and there's no RSVP or guest list required.

Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade: Route, road closures, and more

The Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade will roll through Center City on Friday as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th anniversary. The parade will feature 50 marching bands, over a dozen floats and more!

Red, White, and Blue To-Do parade to roll through Old City
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The Red, White, and Blue To-Do parade will roll through historic parts of Old City on Thursday, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

Extreme heat forces Philadelphia to adjust 4th of July celebrations

An oppressive heat wave will roast Philadelphia on the 4th of July, forcing city leaders to make adjustments to planned celebrations happening in the city ahead of America's 250th birthday.

Philadelphia July 4th visitor’s guide: Road closures, events, safety tips for America 250

Philadelphia is rolling out a massive celebration for America’s 250th birthday, with four days of concerts, parades, fireworks, free museum access and family-friendly events.

Philadelphia braces for record heat wave during 250th birthday celebration

Philadelphia is implementing safety measures for residents and visitors as a severe heat wave coincides with the city’s 250th birthday celebration.

Philadelphia Salute to Independence Parade route shortens for heat safety

Organizers of the Salute to Independence Parade have shortened the parade route for the July 3 event, citing safety concerns as triple-digit heat and an Extreme Heat Watch are expected Thursday and Friday.

First Bank of the United States reopens in Philadelphia after $43M renovation

The First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia is reopening to the public after a decade-long, $43 million renovation, just in time for the nation's 250th celebrations.

First Bank of the United States to reopen in Philadelphia
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The First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia is reopening to the public after a decade-long, $43 million renovation, just in time for the nation's 250th celebrations.

Airbnb deploys anti-party technology ahead of July 4 weekend

Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Kirk Franklin concert canceled by weather during Philadelphia celebration

Severe weather cut short Sunday's Gospel on Independence Concert, canceling the event an hour in and preventing headliner Kirk Franklin from taking the stage.

2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department

Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.

"Once Upon A Nation" brings American history to life
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Temple Student Journalist Christian Lee joins Good Day Weekend to discuss how "Once Upon A Nation" is making "history feel human."  

White House UFC Freedom 250 attack plot: Alleged ringleader was in US illegally, DHS says

Federal officials say Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, identified in court documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to attack the White House UFC event this past weekend, was in the country illegally after overstaying a visa, according to information from Fox News Digital.