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Despite Disappointment On This July 4, Many Americans Stay Positive For Future
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.
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Boston Ready to Celebrate Fourth of July With Fireworks Show at Esplanade
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...
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3 Easy Ways to Save Money on Gas This Fourth of July Weekend, According to an Auto Expert
Not having the right tire pressure can eat away at your vehicle’s fuel efficiency, and can cut your mileage by 5% to 10%.
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Police, Robots and All, Prep for Boston Pops' Big July 4 Return
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…
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Expect a Hectic Weekend for Airline Travel
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.
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Calm Before Weekend Travel Storm at Boston Logan Airport
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.
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Flight Cancellations, Delays Continue Ahead of July Fourth Holiday Weekend
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.
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Why Wearing the American Flag is Technically Illegal
Putting the American flag on bikinis, napkins and bedsheets is against the law, but here’s why you shouldn’t worry.
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History of Fireworks
Fireworks have a long history of accompanying celebrations. Here’s a history of fireworks from the Smithsonian and the American Pyrotechnics Association.
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AAA Releases Travel Forecast for 2022 Fourth of July Weekend
AAA is predicting 47 million people will travel 50 miles or more from their home this holiday weekend.
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Boston Celebrates July 4th
Independence Day celebrations are back in Boston after the city missed out last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Boston Celebrates July 4th Despite Dreary Weather
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...
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Fourth of July Celebrations in Boston
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.
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Tips to Keep Pets Calm During July 4 Fireworks
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.
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When to Drive and Where to Eat Over Fourth of July Weekend
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...
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Here's How to Celebrate Independence Day in Provincetown
Bob Keary and Harrison Fish of “Wake Up! Provincetown” share what’s happening on the Cape for the 4th of July
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Fourth of July Weekend Travel Tips
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.
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FIRST ALERT: Extreme Heat, Humidity Takes Hold, Thunderstorms to Come
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…
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The Best and Worst Times to Drive on Fourth of July Weekend
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...
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Mini Lady Liberty Statue Heads to US for July 4 Celebrations
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