On the same grounds in Philadelphia where the United States declared its sovereignty from British rule more than two centuries ago, the Army defending that independence celebrated its 250th anniversary Saturday.

Coon Rapids opens registration for its July 4th celebration parade and calls for food trucks to join the festivities.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to multilateralism and global peace as he laid out the country’s priorities in its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term.

U.S. fireworks prices are soaring ahead of Independence Day due to steep tariffs on Chinese imports, with nearly all consumer fireworks (99%) sourced from

Whipple’s Reading has become an annual tradition in Kittery since its start in 2019, just before the COVID pandemic, to celebrate the Fourth of July. The ceremony typically takes place the weekend before the actual holiday weekend, at or near USS Thresher Memorial Park next to Town Hall.

Here is a growing list of Independence Day events across the region... Gravietts Memorial Ball Field 6/27 at 5 p.m. - 6/28 at 111:59 p.m. Fish Fry, Pageant, Parade, Crawfish Boil, Fireworks Cape County Cowboy Church, 220 Orchid Lane, Oak Ridge Steeleville American Legion BBK Post 480 7/2 at 5 p.m. - 7/5 at 11 p.m.

WHIO is giving you a chance to win a big stack of “Benjamins” in our 5K for Independence Day contest. You could win $5,000 to spend on whatever you’d like. Maybe a vacation or some home improvements or blow it all on fireworks...we don’t what you spend it on! Register below for your chance to win.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sharply criticized US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's greetings on Russia Day, which triggered a negative response in Ukraine. He said the day symbolizes Russia's independence,