July 4 pet safety: Helpful tips to protect your pets during fireworks celebrations

The sound of fireworks may scare your pet so much that they run off and potentially go missing, something the American Kennel Club says tends to happen during the holiday break.

July 4th pet safety: What to do if you find a lost pet

Every year, animal shelters are flooded with lost pets that were spooked by fireworks celebrations. Here's how you can help if you see a lost animal.

7 family-friendly alternatives to 4th of July fireworks

The American Pyrotechnics Association says more than 14,000 firework displays will light up the sky on Independence Day.

Juneteenth federal holiday: What’s open and closed on Monday

This is the first year Juneteenth is being widely recognized as a federal holiday, which means many offices and businesses will be closed.

Memorial Day 2022: Here's a look at what's open and closed

Are banks open today? The U.S. federal holiday means some government services are closed, while many grocery stores remain open.

Lake Michigan beach alerts issued Memorial Day Weekend

Swimming in some areas of Lake Michigan is not advised this Memorial Day due to the risk of high winds, large waves, rip currents, and storms.

What to know about Michigan firework laws for Memorial Day

You can set off fireworks to celebrate Memorial Day, but make sure you are following Michigan's firework law.

Memorial Day: The origin of America's commemoration of fallen troops

Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.

Airbnb expands anti-party restrictions to include Memorial Day weekend

Airbnb is reinstating its anti-party measures for the July 4th weekend and will be expanding them to include Memorial Day weekend for the first time.