Family owned company prepares to put on the largest fireworks display in history: "It is the biggest show that we've ever done"

When the sun goes down on Independence Day, the skies of Washington, D.C., are expected to fill with a record-setting 850,000 ...
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How the pyrotechnician behind Boston’s July Fourth fireworks is prepping for the 250th anniversary show

To ring in America's 250th birthday, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is expected to be bigger than ever. Matt Shea, the ...
Everyday Health

All About Purpose: What It Means and Why It’s So Good for You

Kate Ellis, a former English professor who taught at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for more than 40 years, says she started teaching as a way to have a positive impact on others. In ...

Prescribed burns may generate over 20% of fine particle pollution in southeastern US

Prescribed fires are vital for reducing wildfire risk and sustaining forest biodiversity. But they also contribute ...