Procession kicks off from Boston City Hall Plaza at 9 a.m. and meanders to the Old State House for the annual reading of the ...

Friday is the Fourth of July, but what does that mean for businesses and stores?

The Fourth of July – a day of fireworks, parades, and patriotism in the United States – is right around the corner. The holiday, also known as Independence Day, falls on a Friday this year ...

Friday is going to bring a very pleasant holiday weather, but some unsettled conditions will return next week.

For those looking to get outside and celebrate, Boston should be in for a warm and sunny Fourth of July, according to National Weather Service forecasts.

July 4th is when most pets go missing, Missing Dogs Massachusetts says. Here's how to protect your pet.

Going into the Fourth of July weekend, over two dozen Massachusetts beaches are closed, most due to unsafe bacteria levels.

If you are planning to cool off by heading to the beach for the 4th of July weekend, you'll want to be sure your favorite swimming spot is open.

Over $2 billion is spent on fireworks every year for both private and public displays, according to data since 2021 from the American Pyrotechnics Association. But in Massachusetts, consumers ...

Where can I see fireworks in Massachusetts? While fireworks are illegal for private citizens to use, there are plenty of permitted fireworks displays across the state.