Four score and seven beers ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men should celebrate the 4th properly. We firmly stand by our founding fathers proposition and are hoping to fulfill our duty as U.S. citizens by …

Famous Friday Round Up   #WEEKEND Weather: Keep your rain gear on standby! This Saturday’s 4th of July is looking a bit grey with a 50% chance of thunderstorms and a high of 81. Sunday is mostly sunny with a high of 85  but might bring some rainy skies in …

It’s that time of year again, when Americans all across the nation celebrate the pride, freedom, and honor they feel from the right to be… An Independent. Independents day is a reminder that today and everyday Independents celebrate the right to be indecisive, the solace of knowing you can always …

With all the drone controversies going on, we thought we’d dig back into our vault of posts and resurface this video of an innocent and courageous drone providing beauty to the world from a never before seen angle.

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Not only do Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell share initials, but they also share an incredible talent for song! So please- remove your caps, watch this video, and try telling us you aren’t hyped for the 4th. It’s impossible.

These places could give you a longer life! Do you know what brew you’re going to be drinking on the 4th? Get some ideas here! Don’t miss these summer events! Last 3 decisions were made by the Supreme Court… Check out how they voted. Are you a risky eater? Find out!

D.C.-area photographers added their 4th of July photos to the FamousDC Flickr Pool. Here are our featured favorites from the group. Relive America’s birthday and check em out.

Is it 4th of July? No. But is it time to watch a drone fly into fireworks? Always.

While you’re rightfully celebrating America remembering the Declaration of Independence, George Washington, and other American classics, perhaps you’ve forgotten another Independence Day. A fictional Independence Day. One from 1996. Never forget folks. Especially if we’re being invaded. “We will not go quietly into the night … Today we celebrate our …

Do you have iced tea bags 5 tablespoons St-Germain (elderflower liqueur) 1 1/2 cups white rum 3/4 cup dry vermouth 1 teaspoon Boston Bittahs 3/4 cup water lemons on hand? Then you have yourself a Boston Tea Party. Drink up, friends. Drink up for America. And freedom. And bald eagles. …

Real American hero Matt Cohen (DCist) made a sweet American playlist. Listen and salute. via

Photo credit: National Watermelon Promotion Board The 4th of July is here, and you know what that means: grill baby, grill.  Burgers, chicken, ribs (dare we say veggie dogs?) — all gorgeously charred and slathered in barbecue sauce.  But what of that other summer treat?  Every good American knows watermelon …

Happy 4th of July. We’ll see y’all after the break.