This Friday, we’ll celebrate the 249th anniversary of Independence Day, though you may not want to shoot off all your fireworks at once. There are several dates and events that have largely been ...

Not exactly a Fourth of July anthem. Martina McBride has caused quite a stir the past few days, after first being announced as a headliner for the Great American State Fair taking place this summer to ...

CHARLOTTE — Twenty people in Charlotte became United States citizens on Independence Day. As America celebrates its 249th birthday, the Charlotte Museum of History helped 20 people from 13 different ...

ROTTERDAM — On a clear, sunny Fourth of July morning, Mustafa Turunc was at the mall. The 35-year-old runs a cafe at ViaPort Rotterdam, the shopping center formerly known as Rotterdam Square Mall, but ...

Exeter’s American Independence Center goes beyond the Revolution, with immersive exhibits on rights, democracy and the living ...

One of the highlights of the American summer is July 4th. Fireworks, parades, and barbecues are all staples of the celebration that marks the day on which America first declared its independence. As ...

Uncertainty at Shangri-La: Will America’s Indo-Pacific Allies Hedge? Life, Liberty, and Fried Chicken: Honoring the Heroes Who Gave All for Freedom Memorial Day at 250 The USO Does God’s Work For ...

July 4, 2025—red, white! It’s that magical time of year again when barbecues are sizzling, sparklers are crackling, flags are waving, and the smell of freedom (and grilled hot dogs) is in the air. As ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...