• I’d like to take a little contrarian view of the fireworks debate that goes on daily in the newspaper. It’s not the function of government to entertain the masses on the Fourth of July or any other ...

If you want to celebrate your independence this July 4, put your American flags away. Instead, fly a California flag. Or, even better, run up the banner of your county or municipality. The local level ...

Fourth of July is days away, and Six Flags Great America is hosting a multi-day food-and-music-filled fireworks display to celebrate. For those looking to precede their firework-viewing with a ...

It’s no surprise that Arlington Flag & Banner, a tiny flag retailer that’s been operating on Mass. Ave. for decades, has annual July 4 patriotism to thank for a healthy chunk of its business. But in ...