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4th Of July 2012

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Heat Advisory Issued For Pr. George's and Montgomery Counties

It will feel like it's more than 100 degrees this Fourth of July.

  Whether you're at a pool, at the beach or planning on attending a Fourth of July parade and fireworks show, it's going to be hot day. The entire Washington, DC, metro region, including Montgomery and Prince George's counties, are under a heat advisory, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Although temperatures will remain between 90 and 100 degrees across the region, the heat index could reach 105 degrees. The heat advisory will remain in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday evening. "The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible," the forecasters wrote. NWS asks people to stay out of the sun, stay hydrated, cool off in air-conditioning where available …

Monday, July 2, 2012

Celebrate Fourth of July in Prince George's County

A look at all the fireworks shows in Prince George's County

  It wouldn't be Independence Day without a good fireworks show and in Prince George's County, there are quite a few options. City of Bowie 4th of July Celebration Where/When: Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Food and drink on sale beginning at 3 p.m. Fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. Why to go:   Excellent viewing locations and concessions are available on both the Northview Drive and the Mitchellville Road sides of the park. Eat, drink, and celebrate the 4th with friends and neighbors!  Pricing: FREE   Six Flags America - 4thof July Celebration Where/When: Six Flags America, 13710 Central Ave, Largo, Maryland 20775, Wednesday, July 4th, 2012.  Fireworks to begin at dusk. Why to go:  Celebrate the …

Jonathan Triggs

11:46 am on Monday, July 2, 2012

There is a free fireworks show on July 3 at Trinity Assembly of God 7800 Good Luck Road in Lanham/Greenbelt. Free kids activities at the Boys and Girls Club ball fields adjacent to church grounds. Door prizes. Free concert by local and regional musicians. Event starts at 6 pm. Bring your own chair or blanket.   more ›

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