Thousands hit re-opened beaches, state parks and recreational areas on this holiday hours after the state government shutdown comes to end. How lawmakers and the governor reached a deal.

Parades, parties and patriotic displays in towns across America to celebrate a nation 241 years old.

Paterson — America’s first planned industrial city — marks an anniversary more than two centuries in the making.

A new exhibit to honor what we gobble up on July 4th more than any other day: the hot dog.

And, what the Jersey Shore has in store for us this summer. We get some intel on the best beaches to visit.