Where to watch 2025 Fourth of July fireworks in Baltimore County [FULL LIST]

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced the full list of approved Fourth of July fireworks displays for Independence Day weekend and week. Independence Day fireworks will take place in several locations throughout Baltimore County. Here’s the full list of 2025 fireworks displays: Jacksonville Elementary School Saturday, June 28, Dusk 3400 Hillendale Heights Road Phoenix, Maryland 21131 Hereford High School Sunday, […]

TSA expects over 18.5 million people to travel by air over busy Fourth of July holiday

WASHINGTON, DC—The Transportation Security Administration is bracing for a surge in air travel over the Fourth of July holiday period, expecting to screen more than 18.5 million passengers between July 1 and July 7. The busiest day is projected to be Sunday, July 6, with approximately 2.9 million travelers. This comes on the heels of the TSA’s busiest single day […]

Maryland is 2025’s 8th most patriotic state in America, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With the Fourth of July approaching, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2025’s Most Patriotic States in America. To determine where Americans have the most red, white and blue pride, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 13 key indicators of patriotism. Our data set ranges from the state’s military enlistees and veterans to the share of […]

Baltimore’s July 4th celebration to include drones for first time

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore City will host two distinct Fourth of July celebrations this year, featuring the traditional fireworks at the Inner Harbor and an inaugural partnership with the Annual Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival, which will include a drone show, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced this week. “This year, we’re partnering with one of my favorite festivals, the Cherry […]

GasBuddy sees robust summer travel season, cheapest inflation-adjusted Memorial Day gas prices since 2003

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price is expected to be $3.02 per gallon this summer, according to GasBuddy’s 2025 Summer Travel Survey. This marks the lowest summer gas price forecast since 2003, excluding 2020 when prices were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. GasBuddy predicts Memorial Day gas prices to average $3.08 per gallon, the lowest since 2003*. The decline in […]

Baltimore County offices, facilities closed on Thursday for July 4 holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on July 4 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, parking meters free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard materials will […]