Fourth Of July
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Gaithersburg fireworks celebration rescheduled
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The City of Gaithersburg will celebrate America’s birthday Friday night, more than a week late. The city is hosting “Finally, Fireworks!” at 5 p.m. at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.
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July 4th holiday weekend traffic death toll at 10 in Virginia
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State police say 10 people died in nine crashes on Virginia roadways over the July 4th holiday weekend.
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Fireworks go on as planned despite stifling temperatures
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Despite high temperatures and the threat of thunderstorms, thousands of visitors from across the continent took part in Independence Day celebrations in the nation's capital.
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Barcroft celebrates the Fourth and getting their power back
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Neighbors in Barcroft say they're so grateful to have their power back that they built parade floats honoring Dominion Virginia Power in the 25th annual Fourth of July parade.
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Patriotism triumphs over heat index at America's parade at National Mall
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The heat index was at 105 degrees, but revelers didn't let that dampen their patriotic mood for America's parade at the National Mall.
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Power outage dampens Fourth of July plans
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Frustration is mounting for homeowners struggling without power this Fourth of July holiday, while their neighbors are seeing the light.
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National Mall fireworks show to go on as scheduled
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The Fourth of July celebration at the National Mall is set to go on as scheduled, leaving many residents concerned what the celebration will do to the 911 system.
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Maryland fireworks celebrations canceled due to storm cleanup
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Fireworks will not light up the sky for the Fourth of July holiday in some cities in Maryland.
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Russell Watson to perform at fourth of July in D.C.
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Multi-million album singer Russell Watson has battled cancer and has overcome the odds--and is now re-starting his singing career--starting with performing in D.C. for the fourth of July.
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VDOT lifts lane closures for Fourth of July holiday
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The Virginia Department of Transportation says it is making room for the higher number of travelers expected over the Fourth of July holiday.
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Free cab rides offered on Fourth of July
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A local nonprofit organization is offering free cab rides to Fourth of July revelers in the Washington area to help curb drunken driving.
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Sonya Thomas, of Alexandria, wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
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Sonya Thomas, known as the "Black Widow" of competitive eating, won with 40 downed dogs, earning her $10,000 and her own pink champion's belt.
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Barack Obama thanks troops at July 4 party on South Lawn
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Telling U.S. troops that "America is proud of all of you," President Barack Obama marked the Fourth of July holiday by hosting a barbecue and concert for military members.
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How to get to Fourth of July fireworks on National Mall
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Making your plans to head to the National Mall for the Fourth of July? We've got all the info you need, from security to Metro to road closures.
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Palisades parade celebrates Fourth of July
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The Palisades parade celebrates our nation's history through the prism of one small but vibrant Northwest neighborhood.
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Fourth of July travelers gear up for long holiday weekend
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The rush to get out of town for the Fourth of July weekend has begun, with over 250,000 Washingtonians expected to hit the road.
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National Park Service to detail July 4 celebration
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The National Park Service is announcing details of the July 4th celebration on the National Mall.
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Virginia State Police to up patrols for July 4 weekend
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Virginia State Police say they'll have extra troopers on the highways this Fourth of July weekend.
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