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Hawaii man dies after launching fireworks in parking lot on the Fourth of July
Police say a 20-year-old man has died after setting off fireworks in Hawaii on the Fourth of July holiday.
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Domestic use of fireworks brings chaos to local fire departments on Fourth of July
Families are encouraged to watch professional fireworks shows instead of doing them at home
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Fireworks bring chaos to local fire departments on Fourth of July
The DC Fire Department says it got triple the number of calls it normally receives this Fourth of July. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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Firework thrown from truck at group sitting on porch
An unidentified person threw a large firework at a home on July 4, while a family and some friends were sitting on the front porch.
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Travel forecast: What to expect when heading home after the Fourth of July
News4’s Juliana Valencia reports on the flying and driving conditions for your trip home.
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Rockville celebrates Fourth of July with fireworks show
News4’s Jackie Bensen reports on the celebrations from Rockville.
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USA celebrates 247 years with Fourth of July fireworks on National Mall
The fireworks show over the nation’s capital brought crowds from near and far. News4’s Derrick Ward reports on the celebratory events.
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90 people become US citizens on the Fourth of July at Mount Vernon ceremony
Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder brings us the powerful moments as families fulfill dreams generations in the making..
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From afterthought to national symbol: Here's why the American Flag wasn't always revered as it is today
Though flags proliferate every July 4, they would have been rare during early Independence Day celebrations. Only in the mid-19th century does the U.S. flag become a permanent fixture at the White House, scholars believe.
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Rain or shine, millions across the US brave severe weather to celebrate Fourth of July
Americans braved rain, heat, and divisions to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, and hot dog eating contests across the country
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DC residents, officials talk city safety on Fourth of July during Palisades parade
The I-Team’s Ted Oberg spoke to officials and residents about the ongoing safety concerns in the nation’s capital.
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‘It's really special': Independence Day celebrations wow crowds on the National Mall
As anyone who has celebrated the Fourth of July in D.C. knows, there’s more to the holiday than just fireworks.
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Independence Day celebrations begin on the National Mall
The heat didn’t keep crowds away from this year’s annual parade. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
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Joey Chestnut wins record 16th Nathan's hot dog eating contest
Miki Sudo claimed a ninth title before stormy weather moved in and delayed the men’s competition.
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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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Red, white and blue: Crowds get patriotic on the National Mall
News4’s Dominique Moody reports on what to expect when celebrating the Fourth of July on the National Mall.
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Experts warn of rise in fireworks-related injuries during Fourth of July
Though the Fourth of July brings beautiful pyrotechnic displays with it, these can cause devastating injuries at home. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Safety first: Beware hand injuries while lighting fireworks this Independence Day
‘Tis the season for pyrotechnic displays, the rockets’ red glare and explosions in the sky – but for surgeons, especially those who specialize in conditions of the hand, the season can bring bad tidings of discomfort and pain.
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How TSA predicts high air-travel levels ahead of Fourth of July
Transportation reporter Adam Tuss explains how the agency staffs ahead of the busy travel date.
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Fourth of July events across the DC region
If you’re still trying to figure out your plans, News4’s Aimee Cho has a roundup of the fun events happening in our region. And the best part is, many of them are free.