Fourth of July

Independence Hall Quiz

Think you know about the Declaration of Independence? This July 4 quiz may humble you.

Free fireworks, concerts and museums: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide

With Fourth of July and Wawa Welcome America festivities, here are the road closures around Philly

Fireworks

Fourth of July celebrations in Philly suburbs and South Jersey include fireworks, parades and festivals

Philly suburbs fireworks

Potential city workers strike could disrupt services ahead of Philly's Fourth of July festivities

DC 33 strike philadelphia

Wawa Welcome America's final week features free museum days, concerts and a block party

wawa welcome america 2025

Fourth of July traffic expected to hit record numbers — and airports will be busy, too

July 4 travelers

'Superman' drone show will fly over Citizens Bank Park after the Phillies game on Sunday night

Superman David Corenswet

Red, White, & Blue To-Do returns to Old City with parade, block party on July 2

Red White and Blue To Do

Whitemarsh Township's Fourth of July parade back on after community pushed back over cancelation

Whitemarsh Parade July 4

Whitemarsh may reconsider holding canceled Fourth of July parade following fiery community meeting

Whitemarsh 4th July

National Constitution Center to open two new galleries ahead of America's 250th birthday

Constitution Center Galleries

Whitemarsh Township cancels July 4 parade, citing safety risks to community, but residents say transparency is lacking

Whitemarsh July 4 Parade

LL Cool J, Jazmine Sullivan to headline Wawa Welcome America festival

Wawa Welcome America

1 dead, 8 injured in July Fourth shooting in Southwest Philly, police say

Southwest Philly shooting

Competitive eaters may have an 'innate' ability to relax their stomachs, but their habits put their health at risk

Summer road trip guide: Music, podcast and audiobook recommendations to get through those long drives

Road trip

Ben Franklin Bridge to show off its new lights with a July Fourth-themed display

Ben Franklin Bridge lights

Not interested in Welcome America? Consider these other July Fourth events

PHS Beer Garden

These are the Ne-Yo and Kesha songs you should know before the Welcome America concert

kesha ne-yo philadelphia

Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks at the Jersey Shore

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Willie Nelson to play Fourth of July concert in Camden as planned after missing shows due to illness

Wawa Welcome America: These are the road closures related to the Fourth of July festivities

Wawa Welcome America road closures 2024

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Museum of the American Revolution to celebrate Fourth of July with 6 days of events

museum american revolution july 4

What's happening during Wawa Welcome America? It's more than just fireworks and the concert with Ne-Yo and Kesha

Wawa Welcome America 2024

Red, White, & Blue To-Do event on July 2 is a founding father's dream come true

red white blue to-do

Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic to be held in Camden this summer

What to know if you're going to Philly's Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks display

Philly Fireworks Concert

Where to watch fireworks in Philly and the suburbs this July 4

Fireworks Philly Suburbs

Wawa Welcome America and a waterpark: Your weekend guide to things to do

Wawa Welcome America

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This year's Avenue of the Arts block party features theater, music and a 120-foot slide

Avenue of the Arts Festival

Demi Lovato, Ludacris to headline Wawa Welcome America concert on July 4

Welcome America Headliners

July Fourth shooter was 'quite a distance away' from Ben Franklin Parkway, Philly police say

Philly Parkway Shooting Police

Michael Rubin's girlfriend went to the hospital after 'face plant' at Hamptons party

German paper in Philadelphia may have been first to publish Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence

Two police officers shot, injured during July Fourth fireworks on Ben Franklin Parkway

Philly Fireworks Shooting

Welcome America cancels Saturday night events in Philadelphia due to weather

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Fireworks would be limited to specific hours in Pennsylvania under proposed law

Pennsylvania Fireworks Law

More to do on Fourth of July weekend: cannon demonstrations, a dinner cruise and fireworks after the Phillies games

Phillies Fireworks Show

Philly and Jersey Shore weather mostly will cooperate with July Fourth weekend plans, but expect scattered storms

Philly weather Noreaster nick

Keep your pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks with these six tips

Dog Firework Safety Tips

Wawa Welcome America to celebrate July Fourth weekend with concerts, fireworks and a parade

Wawa Welcome America

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