july 4th

Independence Day arrives at a time when the United States is roiled by hearings over the Jan. 6 insurrection, awash in turmoil over abortion and guns and struggling to maintain the common bonds that keep it together.

Boston’s fireworks show is inching closer. The stage was almost set Saturday for a 20-minute show with 5,000 fireworks. It’s the first presentation at the Esplanade since 2019. Thousands of people are expected to watch the fireworks show at the Hatch Shell. “Usually, you don’t feel the pressure until about five minutes before showtime, when you realize that you...

Not having the right tire pressure can eat away at your vehicle’s fuel efficiency, and can cut your mileage by 5% to 10%.

It takes a big effort to keep the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular safe — and this July 4, that includes a bomb squad robot dog. Roscoe, one of two robotic dogs now working for the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad, was being used at the Charles River Esplanade during safety preparations Friday. Thousands of people are expected for the first…

Low staffing or unexpected shortages due to COVID-19 and labor strikes, plus “aggressive scheduling,” have led to many flights being canceled recently — and now inclement weather and a holiday rush will hit the industry for the July 4 weekend. LX News storyteller Clark Fouraker chats with Nick Ewen, director of content at The Points Guy.

The biggest holiday travel weekend is upon us with travelers at Boston Logan Airport Wednesday night dealing with flight cancellations and delays. Delta pilots are now picketing, angry over schedules and work conditions. But Thursday night seemed like the calm before the storm.

If you’re flying this holiday weekend, be prepared for crowded airports, full planes, and higher-than-normal chances that your flight will be delayed or even canceled.

Putting the American flag on bikinis, napkins and bedsheets is against the law, but here’s why you shouldn’t worry.

Fireworks have a long history of accompanying celebrations. Here’s a history of fireworks from the Smithsonian and the American Pyrotechnics Association.

AAA is predicting 47 million people will travel 50 miles or more from their home this holiday weekend.

Independence Day celebrations are back in Boston after the city missed out last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Independence Day celebrations are back in Boston after the city missed out last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The festivities kicked off with a July 4th commemoration and a parade at Boston City Hall Plaza, where Mayor Kim Janey delivered remarks. “I hope we don’t loose sight of the work that remains to truly make sure our nation...

Independence Day festivities kick off with a July 4th commemoration and a parade at Boston City Hall Plaza, where Mayor Kim Janey will give her remarks.

Fourth of July’s enchanting fireworks are quite the crowd-pleasers, but pets don’t usually like them. Here are some things to consider when trying to make your pet feel as safe as possible when booms from fireworks spook your animal companion.

Traveling for the Fourth of July? Making dinner plans? Here are some important tips to know before you hit the road. Traffic levels are expected to reach pre-pandemic proportions.  According to an AAA report, Boston will see the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. Drivers in the Boston area are expected to experience nearly three times...

Bob Keary and Harrison Fish of “Wake Up! Provincetown” share what’s happening on the Cape for the 4th of July

According to an AAA report, Boston will see the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. Drivers in the Boston area are expected to experience nearly three times the delays when compared with typical drive times.

Our weather team continues to issue a First Alert for impactful heat through Wednesday. High temperatures are forecast to reach the middle 90s for most Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with humidity helping to create heat index values around and over 100° each afternoon.  Keep in mind that heat index is a way of representing the impact of combined heat and…

Traveling for the Fourth of July? Well, buckle up and brace yourself for traffic of pre-pandemic proportions.  According to an AAA report, Boston will see the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. Drivers in the Boston area are expected to experience nearly three times the delays when compared with typical drive times. The report projected that...

A replica of the Statue of Liberty, smaller but based on the original plaster cast of its big sister on Liberty Island, is being given a send-off in France ahead of a trip to the United States for Independence Day