July 4th fireworks: How to stay safe during the holiday weekend

As the 4th of July nears, safety becomes more of a concern. Here are some safety tips for the busy holiday weekend:

Striking airport workers, severe weather, surge of holiday travelers create chaos at PHL
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Severe weather grounded flights heading for Philadelphia International Airport Tuesday afternoon. On top of the storm, airport workers with DC 33 are on strike and the timing ? during a busy holiday travel week ? couldn?t be worse.

Juneteenth celebrations held across Delaware Valley

Many events were held across the region Thursday in honor of Juneteenth, which commemorates the day Union soldiers announced to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, they were free.

Juneteenth celebrations take place across Philly
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Juneteenth celebrations brought the community together at various events through the Delaware Valley.

Philadelphia fireworks 2025: Where to watch fireworks for July 4th

When it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July, nothing compares to some dazzling fireworks - and there's no shortage of awe-inspiring displays to enjoy. Here's where you can catch a show in the sky!

Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.

Majority of Americans say Memorial Day has lost its meaning, new poll finds

A new survey finds that 52% of Americans believe Memorial Day has lost its original meaning, even as many still associate the holiday with honoring fallen military members.

Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed

The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.

Empty beach but booming business in Ventnor for start of Memorial Day weekend

The week has been cooler than normal and rainy and not the perfect start to Memorial Day weekend, but conditions are promising to improve, sending many people to the Jersey shore to start their summer.

Memorial Day weekend 2025: Ocean City kicks off summer season

It’s the unofficial start to summer and, while it hasn’t been a typical summer beach day, any day down the shore beats a day at work.

Summer unofficially begins in Ocean City
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Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer and Ocean City, New Jersey followed their traditional kick-off with the annual 'Unlocking of the Ocean.'

Whitemarsh Twp. 4th of July canceled: What residents are saying about the decision

There was a heated meeting Thursday night in one Montgomery County community with neighbors fired up after a decades old Fourth of July parade was abruptly canceled.

Montgomery County residents fired up after township cancels 4th of July parade
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There was a heated meeting Thursday night in one Montgomery County community with neighbors fired up after a decades old Fourth of July parade was abruptly canceled.