A state of emergency was declared in Plainfield, New Jersey, and the city urged residents to remain indoors and stay off the roads.

New Jersey residents can expect a picture-perfect Fourth of July weekend with clear skies, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures in the 80s. The National Weather Service forecast indicates a dry, sunny Independence Day with northwest winds around 5-10 mph.

Plan ahead for weather and prepare for busy holiday. The heat will then spread to the East. Burlington, Vermont, could hit a record-ty

Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is hoping for a comeback 17th win

As usual, the competition will be held on July Fourth at the original Nathan's Famous location on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. Following a ban last year, 16-time Nathan's hot dog eating champion and world-record holder Joey Chestnut is back this year to compete for the Mustard Belt and the $10,

Government offices, post offices, courts, and schools are closed for the Fourth of July in the U.S. U.S. stock markets and banks are also closed, with limited FedEx and UPS services

As Americans celebrate 249 years of independence with fireworks and barbecues, many businesses will be closed for the day.