4th Of July

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D.C. Council member Michael A. Brown (right), at-large independent, and D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray (far right), a Democrat, take part in the nonpartisan parade, in the Northwest neighborhood of Palisades.

D.C.’s Palisades Parade is canon on Fourth of July

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

President Obama greets service members July 4, 2012, after they became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the White House. (Associated Press)

Obama presses Congress on immigration at naturalization ceremony

By Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times

Spidey relaunches with Tuesday record of $35M

By DAVID GERMAIN - Associated Press

Illustration: Soda tax by Linas Garsys for The Washington Times

WILSON: Give Me a Large Soda, Or Give Me Death

By J. Justin Wilson

This holiday libation will surely offend purists, but the "Patriotic Red, White and Blue Martini" has got the color combination to truly celebrate the Fourth of July. (Hpnotiq)

Inside the Beltway: Name that festival

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was shot and killed by his girlfriend three years ago Fourth of July. (Associated Press)

SNYDER: It’s time to seek freedom from gun violence throughout society

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

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FEULNER: Courage to act

By Ed Feulner - The Washington Times

**FILE** Fireworks explode over Washington as the United States celebrates its 234th birthday on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Seen from left is the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Business first on the Fourth of July

By Sarah Freishtat - The Washington Times

Try something a little different this year for your Fourth of July celebration by putting marinated lamb on the grill. (Associated Press)

Lamb kebobs make your Fourth of July anything but ordinary

By J.M. Hirsch - Associated Press

As American as apple pie, these flaky phyllo cigars let you enjoy Fourth of July feasting without giving up your healthy-eating habits. (Associated Press)

All-American apple pie gets a lighter touch

By Alison Ladman - Associated Press

Romney leads GOP hopefuls in fundraising

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Spectators watch fireworks highlight the Washington Monument on Monday night. Altogether, 14,000 pounds of explosives were used, including a grand finale of 1,000 fireworks ignited in 30 seconds. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Mall’s assembled multitude marks America’s birthday with fireworks

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

3-D helps lift ‘Transformers’ to $400M global haul

By DAVID GERMAIN - Associated Press

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EXPLOSIVE SALES: Jill Halter, of Centreville, stacks fireworks on the shelves at the TNT fireworks stand she is running with daughter Corrin in Manassas, Va.

Fireworks sales sparkle as local laws ease

By Audrey Gertz - The Washington Times

Early lead in polls no indication of GOP nominee

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

KNIGHT: Happy Dependence Day

By Robert Knight - The Washington Times

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STARS AND STRIPES: Aliah Penrod, 6, of Roseville, Calif., waves the American flag during the town's July 4th parade last year. Roseville is just one of many towns that have had to cut back on Independence Day celebrations owing to the recession.

EDITORIAL: Patriotism on parade

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

American Scene

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

William Barker is a historical interpreter who portrays Thomas Jefferson at Colonial Williamsburg and elsewhere.

Inside the Beltway

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Illustration: Injured veteran

SCHENCK: Helping veterans on the Fourth

By James Schenck - The Washington Times