Fourth of July

The Jersey Shore had a busy holiday weekend as businesses say they saw a nonstop flow of customers. Many businesses talked about how they sold out due to the high volume of traffic which was also seen on the roads. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has more.

Thousands took to the Jersey Shore to celebrate the Fourth of July. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan reports.

Thousands gathered on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to see Kesha, Ne-Yo and the fireworks show on the Fourth of July. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has more from Wawa Welcome America.

Security is working to keep everyone safe for the concert featuring Ne-Yo and Kesha Thursday night. NBC10’s Tim Furlong and Claudia Vargas report from the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker kicked off the festivities at Independence Mall during Wawa Welcome America’s Celebration of Freedom. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle has more.

Stay weather aware as you head out to the fireworks shows for Fourth of July because some storms are possible. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Michelle Rotella has your forecast.

The Hayward family has been celebrating the Fourth of July with a big cookout for 50 years in Fairmount Park. NBC10’s Frances Wang caught up with them and has their story as communities joined together for Independence Day.

One shoregoer said that you can’t see the sand because there are so many people at the beach for Independence Day. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has more from the Jersey Shore.

Miki Sudo, of Florida, has won her 10th title at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

There’s certainly no shortage of backyard barbecues on the Fourth of July. But if you prefer to dine out on Independence Day, some restaurants are opening up with special holiday hours.

Five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday, why we celebrate it and how fireworks became part of the tradition.

Tens of thousands pf people are traveling to the Jersey Shore for the 4th of July. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan speaks with visitors who are already at the beach. 

Ahead of the big July 4th concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, take a look back at the highlights of the 16-day Wawa Welcome America festivities throughout Philadelphia with NBC10’s half-hour special “America’s Birthday Bash,” hosted by Tracy Davidson and Johnny Archer. 

Visitors from across the region are headed to the Delaware beaches in celebration of the 4th of July. NBC10’s Tim Furlong shows us the scene from Rehoboth Beach. 

A long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.

The rising costs aren’t stopping families from the Philly area and suburbs from preparing for 4th of July cookouts. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors has the story. 

It’s almost time to ring in the Fourth of July and you don’t have to head to the shore to find celebrations. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has a look at the festive family fun happening in the suburbs.

The 4th of July travel rush is well underway. People have hit the roads to get to their destinations and for many it’s the Jersey Shore. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle is in Ventnor where the holiday weekend is already in full swing. 

One day to go until we celebrate America’s birthday! From the big Wawa Welcome America party on the parkway to the concert and fireworks there are plenty of events happening today and tomorrow. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle is joined by the President and CEO of Welcome America Michael DelBene to give you a preview.

With the Fourth of July around the corner there will be plenty of fireworks going off. If you are planning to have a fireworks show of your own, it’s important to know what’s legal and how to stay safe. NBC10’s Leah Uko has what’s allowed and what isn’t in Pa., Del. and NJ.