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Live your best Joey Chestnut-life at one of these New Orleans hot dog events for July 4th
The Fourth of July is coming up, it's also the day many Americans associate with a large consumption of hot dogs at the ...
New Orleans gears up for massive Fourth of July, Essence Fest crowds
NOPD will deploy more than 400 officers for crowd control, while the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office will operate an ...
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New Orleans safety updates for 4th of July and Essence Fest
Officials with the City of New Orleans have released updates for public safety and preparedness ahead of the Fourth of July ...
Medical experts urge safety with 4th of July fireworks
“So unfortunately, the Safety Commission tells us there’s about 10,000 annual injuries, firework related. And of course, 4th ...
FBI Issues 4th of July Warning as Homeland Security Is 'Enhancing Security'
"We are enhancing security measures and coordinating intelligence-sharing to proactively address potential risks," a DHS ...
DHS and FBI warn about potential lone wolf attacks ahead of July 4 celebrations
Attacks perpetrated by lone actors are the biggest terrorism threat to July 4th festivities in New York City and elsewhere, ...
Learning how to make “Fireworks in a Bottle” for kids this 4th of July
With the Fourth of July just days away we thought it would be fun to learn some fun holiday-themed science experiments with ...
Weather alert: Your July 4 activities may be threatened. What the forecast says
You may hear booms and see flashes in the sky on the Fourth of July weekend. But that may not be fireworks. Thunder, ...