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Fireworks caused fire that displaced family in Chelsea
Illegal fireworks set fire to a building in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on Monday, according to the State Fire Marshal’s office. Chelsea firefighters confirmed they responded to the fire on a rear porch of a building on Wesley Street around 12:50 p.m. No one was hurt, but there was water damage to the building and the family could not immediately return....
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Texas Fourth of July drone show sets new Guinness World Record
Monday night’s Fourth of July drone show in North Richland Hills set a new Guinness World Record.
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Boston's “First Night” Celebration Underway
It’s a two-day family event that stretches all the way from the Prudential Center to the Boston Common. Boston’s annual “First Night” celebration kicked off today, with the annual parade kicking off at 6 p.m. Additional festivities include a fireworks show at 7 p.m., and live music in Copley Square until the big countdown at midnight.
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48th Annual First Night Boston Kicks Off
“Feeling so good,” said Mohmoad Kalifa Kamara, bandleader of local afro-beat group Koliba in the midst of the parade kicking off. “Excited to have fun with the crowd. I’ve been in Boston for over thirty years, so this is my hometown.” This year marks the 48th annual First Night Boston, a nearly half-century long celebration in the city for...
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Vt. Communities Cancel Pricey Fireworks Shows, Offer Alternative NYE Events
There will be no fireworks shows in a pair of Vermont communities this New Year’s Eve, due to a variety of reasons — including higher prices for materials used in the displays. The American Pyrotechnics Association said earlier this year costs across the industry shot up 35% or so in 2022. The organization pointed to higher prices for raw materials,…
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Vermont Towns Cancel Fireworks Show Due to Prices
Supply chain issues have affected celebrations in the state.