Philadelphia Celebrates Independence Day With Joy and Reflection

Published on July 5, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Philadelphia marked this year’s Independence Day on July 4 with a grand celebration that featured the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony at Independence Hall, the Independence Day Parade, and the Welcome America Festival. The day’s festivities, attended by tens of thousands, were filled with joy, reflection, and gratitude, highlighting the diverse experiences and sentiments of both Philadelphians and visitors. The day began with the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, where Mayor Cherelle Parker honored several individuals and emphasized ongoing work that needs to be done. “Although this day is a day to reflect and rejoice on our nation’s birthday, it is most definitely not a day when we should be resting on our laurels—so much work to do as a city, commonwealth, and country,” Ms. Parker said. Her words resonated with many attendees, emphasizing the collective effort required to maintain and enhance the freedoms celebrated on this day....

Continue reading on website
Other news

FTC Warns 8 Companies for Violating Consumers’ Repair Rights

July 5, 2024
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to eight companies warning that their warranty policies could be violating customers’ right to repair products they’ve purchased.The letters focus on a breach of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA), a law enforced by the FTC that governs consumer product warranties, according to a July 3 press release.Five of the firms allegedly maintained tha

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 5)

July 5, 2024
Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion to claim immunity in the Florida documents case. In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, the former president’s legal team asked for more time to submit additional arguments on immunity.President Joe Biden has vowed to stay in the race during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin. His campaign said the president has an “aggressive travel sched