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DC Police assigning patrol officers solely to respond to illegal fireworks
Police Chief Pamela Smith says the strategy was implemented last year in the 7th police district due to the large volume of ...
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What’s Going Around: Keeping pets safe during and after fireworks
As we celebrate the Fourth of July with food and fireworks, it’s not always fun for our pets, as fireworks can leave dogs and ...
Metro rides free Friday night for DC fireworks, Beyoncé concert
Cowboy Carter concert-goers and families flocking to the National Mall for the Fourth of July Friday can ride Metro buses and ...
Here are the fireworks laws for DC, Maryland, Virginia
In Maryland, the City of Baltimore and Montgomery and Prince George's counties have enacted bans on all consumer fireworks, ...
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Thousands headed to DC for Independence Day: how to plan for travel
If you’re celebrating Independence Day in the nation’s capital, expect fireworks, fun and a fair share of traffic headaches.
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DC July 4 Weather: Sunny, warm and storm-free
Winds out of the north are bringing in slightly cooler and refreshing air. Humidity is down, with temperatures expected to ...
DC man still waiting to move home year after fireworks set building ablaze
A man who was among dozens displaced from a D.C. building set ablaze by fireworks last year has one birthday wish: to move back home. A little more than a year ago, kids playing with fireworks set a ...