Michigan offers fireworks safety advice for July 4th

Michigan offers fireworks safety advice for July 4th

The State of Michigan urges residents to use safety precautions on July 4th and the proceeding weekend in order to stay, safe, healthy, and happy with fireworks this holiday.

The State of Michigan urges residents to use safety precautions on July 4th and the proceeding weekend in order to stay, safe, healthy, and happy with fireworks this holiday.

Oakland County warns boaters to stay sober, Sheriff increases patrols July 4th weekend

Oakland County warns boaters to stay sober, Sheriff increases patrols July 4th weekend

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office urges caution this holiday season. Many Michiganders will be out on the water, and it is important to avoid drugs and alcohol while doing so. Additional deputies will be patrolling the lakes July 4th weekend.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office urges caution this holiday season. Many Michiganders will be out on the water, and it is important to avoid drugs and alcohol while doing so. Additional deputies will be patrolling the lakes July 4th weekend.

Stores that will be open during the Fourth of July

Stores that will be open during the Fourth of July

Though this is a holiday weekend, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open — and in most cases, under normal business hours.

Though this is a holiday weekend, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open — and in most cases, under normal business hours.

What was the weather like on July 4, 1776?

What was the weather like on July 4, 1776?

When the founding fathers gathered to sign the Declaration of Independence, at least one of them was considering what the weather was that day - Thomas Jefferson.

When the founding fathers gathered to sign the Declaration of Independence, at least one of them was considering what the weather was that day - Thomas Jefferson.

Officials across US West ban fireworks amid historic drought

Officials across US West ban fireworks amid historic drought

Local officials across the American West have enacted bans on fireworks amid extreme heat and drought conditions.

Local officials across the American West have enacted bans on fireworks amid extreme heat and drought conditions.

July 4, Juneteenth and the meaning of national holidays

July 4, Juneteenth and the meaning of national holidays

We set our calendars around national holidays — from December 25 for Christmas to July 4 for Independence Day, and, starting this year, June 19 for Juneteenth. But national holidays, even for the country's founding, didn't start until the United States was nearly 100 years old.

We set our calendars around national holidays — from December 25 for Christmas to July 4 for Independence Day, and, starting this year, June 19 for Juneteenth. But national holidays, even for the country's founding, didn't start until the United States was nearly 100 years old.

Father’s Day celebrations kick off ‘summer of freedom’ from virus

Father’s Day celebrations kick off ‘summer of freedom’ from virus

President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.

President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.

5-year-old Rosie White crowned Miss Juneteenth 2021

5-year-old Rosie White crowned Miss Juneteenth 2021

5-year-old Rosie White was crowned Miss Juneteenth 2021 at the 11th annually Juneteenth celebration held at Maheras Gentry Park

5-year-old Rosie White was crowned Miss Juneteenth 2021 at the 11th annually Juneteenth celebration held at Maheras Gentry Park

Dearborn celebrates Juneteenth, with "Stroll N Roll" event

Dearborn celebrates Juneteenth, with "Stroll N Roll" event

Officials from The City of Dearborn say they held the first Juneteenth "Stroll N Roll" event to raise awareness for the official Federal Holiday and make the city more inclusive following racists past.

Officials from The City of Dearborn say they held the first Juneteenth "Stroll N Roll" event to raise awareness for the official Federal Holiday and make the city more inclusive following racists past.

Juneteenth, ‘a day of profound weight and power,’ marked across the US

Juneteenth, ‘a day of profound weight and power,’ marked across the US

While Juneteenth’s recognition at a time of racial reckoning is appreciated by many, some say more is still needed to be done to change policies that are disadvantageous to Black Americans.

While Juneteenth’s recognition at a time of racial reckoning is appreciated by many, some say more is still needed to be done to change policies that are disadvantageous to Black Americans.

Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more

Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more

A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.

A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.