Forget fireworks. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter lit up the nation's capital this Fourth of July with her first "Cowboy Carter" concert in the Washington, D.C.-area. The Grammy-winning singer kicked off her ...

Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand in hand. And no matter where you are, you can watch some of the biggest firework displays in the country on TV, as multiple channels are hosting their own ...

Firefighters and public lands managers are urging Washington residents to use extra caution when setting off fireworks Fourth of July due to dry conditions. “We’ve already had 600 fires start in ...

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser stands at a podium during a news conference July 3, 2025, regarding public safety in the District for upcoming Fourth of July events.(WTOP/Mike Murillo) Watch it live on ...

A man was rushed to a fire station in Washington after he lit a cannon, officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A man’s hand was blown off in Washington after he lit a cannon during the Fourth of ...

Money from entrance fees is typically used for improvements in national parks. The National Park Service reportedly will use money intended to improve parks to pay for the amped up Fourth of July ...