Best Hot Dogs In Maryland
Are you in the mood for a hot dog or a chili dog? There are great hot dogs here, if you know where to look. Here are five of the best places to get a hot dog in and around Baltimore. (credit:...
View Article10 Red, White & Blue Food Ideas
America’s traditional colors are red, white and blue, and you can take your Fourth of July picnic, barbeque or pool party to the next level by serving Independence Day themed cuisine! All of these...
View ArticleBehind The Fireworks – Interview With Producer Of Country’s Largest Fireworks...
New York (Photo Credit: Yana Paskova/Getty Images) Fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition, dating back to the first anniversary of Independence Day in 1777. (Fireworks were actually invented...
View ArticleCompetitive Eating, As American As It Gets
(Photo Credit: Michael Nagle/Getty Images) Every Fourth of July, for as long as I can remember, I’ve spent my day basically the same way. I get up; watch Will Smith destroy aliens in Independence Day...
View ArticleThe History Of July 4th
(Photo Credit: Thinkstock) The Fourth of July, at the height of summer, is the patriotic holiday celebrated with parades, picnics, fireworks and the waving of the American flag. Across this country,...
View ArticleBreaking From The Usual On The Fourth Of July
(Photo Credit: Steve Grayson/WireImage) Basking beneath a collective glimmer of starlight and moon, a crowd begins to gather around the Cayocos Pier. Each person waits patiently for the celebration to...
View ArticleFire Officials: Don’t Risk Fireworks-Related Injuries, Go To A Public Display
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—It’s that time of year! As we get closer to the Fourth of July, fireworks are center stage. Ron Matz reports the state fire marshal is reminding you that most fireworks in Maryland are...
View ArticleWater Safety: How To Keep The Kids Safe Around The Beach Or Pool
Whether planning a beach vacation this summer or staying closer to home at the neighborhood pool, it’s important to be mindful of water safety and how to keep the kids out of danger. As owner of...
View ArticleMake Your Own Patriotic Gear For July 4th
Fourth of July is one of the most relaxed holidays of the year––there’s no pressure to find perfect gifts, to have a date, or to dress up. Celebrate as much or as little as you like with no guilt, and...
View Article4th Of July Party Essentials
Creating a memorable family gathering for the Fourth of July doesn’t have to be fussy or complicated. Here’s how to set a sizzling table, serve a crowd-pleasing meal, and keep everyone entertained with...
View ArticleBest 4th Of July Parties In Baltimore
Baltimore knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July. With picnics, fireworks, history and parties, Charm City earned its name for its distinctive Chesapeake Bay lifestyle and culture. Communities...
View ArticleBest Places To See Fireworks In Baltimore
Summer is a time for enjoying the sun, taking a swim, hiking, boating, traveling and enjoying life on the Chesapeake Bay. It is also a time for carnivals and fairs and other summer celebrations. The...
View ArticleBest Firework Displays Across the Country
You may think that your hometown has the best fireworks displays in the country, but this July 4th you might want to consider a trip to one of the five cities below to truly experience a sparkling...
View ArticlePreparations Underway For Massive Inner Harbor Fireworks Display
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There are over 100 public fireworks displays in the coming days. But, as Mike Schuh reports, the biggest will be in downtown Baltimore. You’re looking at something only a big city can...
View ArticleAmericans Gather In Nation’s Capital For July 4th Festivities
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tourists and locals alike were staking out spots on the National Mall Thursday afternoon for a Fourth of July fireworks display and a patriotic concert featuring Barry Manilow and...
View ArticleBaltimore Celebrates Fourth Of July With Music, Fireworks
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore is celebrating the Fourth of July with music and fireworks. Starting Thursday at 4 p.m., Baltimore’s Inner Harbor will play host to a reggae band, followed by the U.S. Naval...
View ArticleWilliamsport, Md. Marks Independence Day With Civil War Twist
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. (AP) — The western Maryland town of Williamsport is marking Independence Day with a Civil War twist. Town officials are holding a dedication ceremony Thursday for three Civil War...
View ArticleRecreation Of Star Spangled Banner To Be Stitched By Defenders Day
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore has a central role in America’s history as the home of the Star Spangled Banner. Now the flag flying over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore is being recreated. Pat...
View ArticleSlow Start To Summer Means Fewer Crabs, Higher Prices This Holiday Weekend
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s not Fourth of July without Maryland crabs. But this year, you better get them early. And unfortunately, it will cost you more. Linh Bui has details on the slow summer season....
View ArticleThe Patriotism Is Contagious In Towson At Annual 4th Of July Parade
TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — The American flag flies high in Towson as hundreds take to the streets for the city’s annual Fourth of July parade. Christie Ileto has more on the festivities. American flags fly...
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