America 250: Inside the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia
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As America prepares to celebrate 250 years, FOX 5 NY visits the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia to learn the story of the woman credited with hand-sewing the first American flag in 1776 for General George Washington. The segment also explores a personal family connection to Betsy Ross.

Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know

The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.

Trump headlining Great American State Fair kickoff celebration on National Mall

President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.

2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department

Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.

White House UFC Freedom 250 attack plot: Alleged ringleader was in US illegally, DHS says

Federal officials say Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, identified in court documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to attack the White House UFC event this past weekend, was in the country illegally after overstaying a visa, according to information from Fox News Digital.

5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event

Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.

Trump says July 4th American 250 celebration will be a 'TRUMP RALLY'

President Donald Trump said the July 4th celebrations at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be a "TRUMP RALLY."

UFC Freedom 250: Gaethje stuns Topuria as Trump marks 80th birthday

American Justin Gaethje stunned Spanish‑Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuria on the White House South Lawn, delivering an upset victory to close out UFC Freedom 250.

How to watch UFC Freedom250; LIVE coverage on FOX LOCAL

UFC Freedom 250 is bringing a historic fight card to the nation's capitol, and fans have multiple ways to catch the action live.

UFC Freedom250 fighters guide: Everything to know before White House fights

The Octagon has taken its place on the South Lawn and the lineup has been set as the countdown begins for a historic fight night in the nation's capital.

Trump's UFC Freedom 250 fight: What to know, how to watch

It’s UFC Freedom 250 day at the White House. It also happens to be President Trump’s 80th birthday. That’s no coincidence.

White House UFC fight could cost $60M, involve multiple federal agencies

New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.

Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory. 

We're just a month away from America's 250th anniversary,
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As America approaches its 250th anniversary, visitor numbers are booming at the Hamilton Grange National Memorial, the historic home of Alexander Hamilton.

America 250: How the US has changed over the last 250 years

From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s significant.

Trump slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis

With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".