Barbara Gagne

Chicago, Illinois — As communities across the country celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, businesses throughout the Chicago area are joining the festivities with limited-time discounts, family activities and special $2.50 offers in honor of the historic milestone. From discounted zoo admissions and patriotic treats to arcade games and community celebrations, both local attractions and national restaurant … Read more

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Western Pennsylvania is preparing for one of its biggest Independence Day celebrations in years as communities across the region get ready to mark America’s 250th birthday with spectacular fireworks displays, parades, concerts, and family-friendly events. From downtown Pittsburgh to smaller boroughs throughout the surrounding counties, residents and visitors will have dozens of … Read more

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Anyone planning to attend Philadelphia’s massive Fourth of July celebration should prepare for significant traffic disruptions, transit changes and extreme heat precautions as the city gears up for one of its biggest events of the year. Philadelphia will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the One Philly: Unity Concert for America on the … Read more

Queens, New York — Thousands of beachgoers hoping to cool off during the Fourth of July holiday weekend were met with an unexpected surprise after multiple bull shark sightings forced officials to close Rockaway Beach, leaving swimmers on shore during one of the hottest days of the summer. According to the New York City Parks … Read more

Los Angeles, California — French fries are finally getting their own celebration as the first-ever Los Angeles French Fry Festival is set to debut this summer, giving food lovers an entire day dedicated to one of America’s most popular comfort foods. The event, organized by Bucket Listers and Street Food Cinema, will take place on … Read more

Hanover, Pennsylvania — A nationwide recall involving several popular potato chip varieties has become more serious after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded it to a Class I recall, the agency’s highest warning level for products that could potentially cause severe illness or even death. The recall, originally announced by Utz Quality Foods … Read more