4th of July

Two children squatting down watching sparks shoot into the sky from fireworks. (Photo: Two children squatting down watching sparks shoot into the sky from fireworks. (Photo: Shutterstock)Shutterstock)

Play It Safe

Nothing says summer like the 4th of July, and nothing says “Happy Independence Day!” like fireworks. Unfortunately, thousands of Americans are injured by fireworks every year.
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Alexandria's Birthday Celebration on July 7 concludes with fireworks set off from a barge in the Potomac River. (Photo: Victor Wolansky Photography)

Celebrate Independence

Your Fourth of July Holiday Guide Independence Day is Wednesday, and what is more American that fireworks? A Capitol Fourth on the National Mall is always a great time, but it is always packed and you have to stake out your spot by noon. But if fighting the crowds is your idea of
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Fireworks light up the night sky over the monuments. (Photo: Capitol Concerts)

Weekend Guide

Celebrate the Red, White and Blue It’s Independence Day and the U.S. of A. is 238 years old. Of course, living in the national’s capital, that means fireworks on the National Mall. But many of the suburbs have their own celebrations and fireworks displays without the tourists or
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