4th of July

July 4 in the nation’s capitol will look a lot more familiar this year, with local officials urging people to go to the National Mall for fireworks. News4’s Mark Segraves has details.

Can’t bear to brave the Bay Bridge? Here’s where to go instead when you want a dose of nature in summer.

The National Safety Council warned that the widespread use of hand sanitizer in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could be dangerous over the holiday weekend for those setting off 4th of July fireworks.

Spice up your Fourth of July barbecue by trying these seven unique hot dogs from across the country.

Denisse Cobian Tobler from Michelson Found Animals shares 2 ways that you can calm your pet if they are anxious during fireworks.

If you’re looking for a fireworks show, you’re going to have to head outside the immediate D.C. area. Tommy McFly shows where displays are planned. “People really need this right now. They need something to look forward to,” one mayor said.

An incredible amount of work goes into making the sky light up with red, white and blue around America’s birthday.

The White House says President Donald Trump is committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region say the area will not be ready.

Gobi, the stray dog who captured hearts when she adopted her human Dion Leonard during a 155-mile race across China’s Gobi desert, will be featured in books and a movie depicting how the two met and bonded.

Denisse Cobian Tobler from Michelson Found Animals shares 3 simple ways you can relax your pet before your Fourth of July festivities.

Want to bike for part of your trip and take Metro for the rest? Now you can take your bike on Metrorail at any time.

Two senior leaders of a Navy SEAL team who were fired in a highly unusual move say they are being made scapegoats amid a series of high-profile misconduct cases that have put pressure on the maritime branch to bring its elite commandos in line. SEAL Team Seven’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Edward Mason, and the top enlisted leader, Command Master Chief...

A medical examiner in Texas has ruled that Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol.

A man is wanted for shooting at a D.C. police officer in Southeast on the Fourth of July.

A jury recommended a man convicted of killing a gas station clerk in Virgina last year be sentenced to 60 years in prison. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports.

Jurors had to watch surveillance video of the moments a beloved clerk was killed at a Herndon convenience store. The suspect had asked to use the phone, prosecutors say. News4’s Cory Smith reports.

The parents of the toddler who died after getting E. coli at the San Diego County Fair and two other families whose kids contracted the disease have filed claims against the 22nd District Agricultural Association, the state agency that runs the fair and the petting zoo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

D.C. police are trying to find a person caught on video shooting fireworks at an officer.

D.C. police are trying to find a person caught on video shooting fireworks at an officer.

A private funeral service was held Monday for Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who was found dead in his hotel room earlier this month in Southlake, Texas.