On the same grounds in Philadelphia where the United States declared its sovereignty from British rule more than two centuries ago, the Army defending that independence celebrated its 250th anniversary Saturday.

After two years, fireworks celebrating Independence Day in the city are making a return and will be held 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 3 at Hayward Field.

Coon Rapids opens registration for its July 4th celebration parade and calls for food trucks to join the festivities.

Here is a growing list of Independence Day events across the region... Gravietts Memorial Ball Field 6/27 at 5 p.m. - 6/28 at 111:59 p.m. Fish Fry, Pageant, Parade, Crawfish Boil, Fireworks Cape County Cowboy Church, 220 Orchid Lane, Oak Ridge Steeleville American Legion BBK Post 480 7/2 at 5 p.m. - 7/5 at 11 p.m.

Liberty Hill Middle School, 13125 TX-29, Liberty Hill Devine Lake Park, 1807 Waterfall Ave., Leander Mason Homestead, 1101 S. Bagdad Road, Leander Leander Public Library, 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander July 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; July 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about container gardens and care of crape myrtles, blue daze plants, trimming palms, azaleas and pentas

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Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history, commemorating the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans. As a federal holiday, it prompts questions about the availability of services and businesses.