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Airbnb Renews Rental Restrictions for Memorial Day, July 4th to Curb Parties
Many customers will be barred from making one-night reservations for houses, and there will also be limits on who can make two-night bookings
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Bear Cub Crashes Revelers' Fourth of July Party
Leave it to a bear cub on the Fourth of July to remind us we share this land.
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Illegal Fireworks Go Off July 4, DC Fire Department Responds to Fires
The number of citations for illegal fireworks were not yet available from D.C. Police due to the holiday. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.
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Bomb Squad Searches Damaged Fireworks in Ocean City
A bomb squad searched through damaged fireworks that exploded on a Maryland beach ahead of a scheduled Fourth of July display and how they should be removed
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A Year After Celebrations Were Shut Down, People Gather for Independence Day in DC
The National Park Service promised the largest fireworks display in the entire country, and they delivered. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports on the welcome celebration after last year’s quiet holiday.
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Recap: Fourth of July Celebrations Come Back Strong in DC
The excitement on the National Mall was palpable Sunday as people gathered to celebrate Independence Day with friends and family.
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Photos: DC Celebrates Fourth of July With Larger Crowds Than Last Year
News4’s Darcy Spencer said it best: “Fourth of July in the nation’s Capitol feels more like previous years. We’ve got crowds!”
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Annual Fourth of July Ceremony Takes on Modern Significance
Organizers paid tribute to the heroic efforts of D.C. and Capitol police officers for their work during the Jan. 6 insurrection. News4’s Derrick Ward takes viewers to Congressional Cemetery for the story.
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Fireworks Explosion Rocks Beach in Ocean City
The fireworks detonated as crews were setting up in the morning. All fireworks shows in Ocean City have been cancelled as a precaution.
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People Gather on the National Mall for Fourth of July Celebrations
News4’s Darcy Spencer reports on how people are celebrating after the pandemic quieted festivities last year.
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All Ocean City Fireworks Shows Canceled After Explosion
All fireworks shows in Ocean City have been canceled “due to an abundance of caution” after the fire department and Maryland State Police responded to a fireworks explosion on the city’s beach. Firefighters treated firework handlers for minor injuries, and no beachgoers were hurt, according to officials. Firefighters were called to a section of the beach near Dorchester Street...
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Crowds Get Ready to Celebrate July Fourth in DC
News4’s Cory Smith reports that crowds have slowly returned as crews put the final touches on the National Mall.
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Capitol, Symbol of Democracy, Off-Limits on Independence Day
The one-two punch of the coronavirus pandemic that shuttered the Capitol’s doors in the spring of 2020 and the deadly January riot by Donald Trump’s supporters has left the icon of American democracy closed to all but a select few.
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WATCH: Fireworks Set Off in LA Despite Dry Conditions
Some fireworks were seen Friday night despite the dry conditions and risk of starting a wildfire.
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Everything to Know About July 4th Fireworks on the National Mall
When and where you can watch the Fourth of July fireworks show in Washington, D.C.
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How to Prepare for a July 4 Road Trip
Fourth of July travel is expected to surge this year and News4’s Juliana Valencia is Working 4 You with tips on getting your car ready.
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Where to Watch July 4 Fireworks Without National Mall Crowds
Step up your Fourth of July fireworks watch party with these tips from News4’s Megan McGrath.
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Fourth of July Parades, Events in the DC Area
Here’s how to celebrate Independence Day in D.C., Maryland and Virginia with parades, events and more.
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Fourth of July Travel: How to Avoid Getting Stuck in DC-Area Traffic
Here’s the travel forecast for D.C., Maryland and Virginia for Fourth of July weekend, including the best and worst times for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Interstate 95.
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Drought Woes in Dry US West Raise July 4 Fireworks Fears
Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing bans on setting off fireworks or begging for caution.