It hit all the high notes. President Trump moved hell and high water to ensure Long Islander opera star Christopher Macchio got his moment to shine in storm-battered DC for the nation’s 250th birthday, the touted tenor told The Post. Macchio, known as “America’s Tenor,” was set to perform on the National Mall on July … Read more
Their ancestors lit the fuse — while today’s generation carries the torch. The Souza family, who have owned and operated one of the nation’s top firework display companies, Pyro Spectaculars, since 1979, is booked and busy for America’s 250th birthday. The prominent five-generation fireworks family from Southern California traces its roots to patriarch Manuel de … Read more
They’re partying like it’s 1776. While most will be celebrating America’s 250th birthday this weekend with sizzling BBQs and firework displays — Jack, 74, and Celeste Sherry, 71, will be donning 18th-century attire, role-playing as Benjamin and Deborah Read Franklin. The West Nyack couple has spent the majority of their 48-year marriage participating in Revolutionary … Read more
Few foods feel more American than the hot dog, a mainstay at ballparks, street carts and Fourth of July barbecues. But to simply call hot dogs “American” is to miss a whole lot of nuance, and potentially offend local connoisseurs across the country. How to prepare and eat a hot dog is a matter of regional … Read more
Dunkin’ is celebrating America’s 250th birthday by offering a limited-edition Dunkin’ eagle cup, designed with a clear base topped with a sculpted eagle lid. “Whether you’re sipping a vibrant Refresher or a classic iced coffee, this collectible turns every drink into a celebration,” Dunkin’ said in a news release. The cup quickly gained traction online. Even before it appeared … Read more
Baby’s first piece of Americana? Millions of newborns arriving during America’s 250th birthday celebration will receive a limited-edition Social Security card featuring a patriotic new design — making one of their very first official government documents a collector’s item. Call it baby’s first red, white and blue keepsake. The commemorative cards, emblazoned with the official … Read more
Disneyland is rolling out the red, white and blue carpets for America’s 250th anniversary. As part of Disney Celebrates America, a company‑wide commemoration of the country’s big birthday, Walt Disney Imagineers have reimagined the beloved Soarin’ attraction in Disney California Adventure with some extra stars and stripes. The innovative ride, which simulates a hang gliding … Read more
America’s 250th birthday is right around the corner — a celebration the country has excitedly been preparing for all year. The last time the U.S. was this excited for a 4th of July celebration was half a century ago, when America celebrated its 200th anniversary of independence. The 1976 Bicentennial is remembered with nostalgia for … Read more
Happy birthday America, sorry your merch sucks. As the Red, White and Blue gears up to celebrate the country’s 250th bithday, shoppers have yet to spot enough patriotic products. A quick Google search and you’ll see that companies like McDonald’s, Old Navy and more have partnered with the World Cup to drop special merch. But … Read more
Your spare change could soon hold a piece of rare history. The US Mint announced it will randomly roll out 250,000 limited-edition 2026 Declaration of Independence quarters. Each will feature a special “July 4th” privy mark to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The coins will be mixed into circulation and distributed through banks and financial institutions … Read more
As summer temperatures start soaring across California, a new ranking is giving ice cream lovers plenty of excuses to cool off. Yelp has released its list of the 50 most-saved ice cream shops in America — and the Golden State dominated the competition, claiming four of the top five spots. The food review platform analyzed … Read more
The British are coming … to apologize. With the World Cup taking over towns all across the nation, travelers from the UK are getting a taste of the Red, White and Blue. And tons are offering up apologies along the way. Many Brits have acknowledged on social media that their assumptions about the US were … Read more
California’s dining scene just scored another major bragging right. The Golden State crushed the competition in a new Robb Report ranking of the 10 best new restaurants in America for 2026, claiming nearly half the list, and the coveted number one spot. Taking the crown at the top is Lilo, an ultra-intimate fine dining destination … Read more
Keep holding on to those $2 bills — soon there may be none left to collect. As America approaches its 250th anniversary next month, the US Mint is celebrating the milestone with special coin releases, but the semiquincentennial also marks a pause in $2 bill printing. The Federal Reserve’s print order for $2 bills this … Read more
They’re slimming their frames in Jesus’ name. For the A-list likes of Oprah Winfrey and Andy Cohen, Ozempic and other anti-obesity shots have hit the spot. For controversial “Almond Moms” like supermodel-turned-reality TV star Yolanda Hadid, eating just a few nuts a day is the way. But unlike the VIPs and their thin-by-any-means schemes, Kayla Bundy, … Read more
A round of beer seems like an appropriate way to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday — especially when it’s inspired by the original recipe of President George Washington himself. To commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence — and as part of their “250 Years: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” programming — … Read more
California’s dining scene cleaned up on a prestigious new ranking of North America’s best restaurants, with nine Golden State eateries earning coveted spots on the annual list — including four in Los Angeles. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants — a global dining guide voted on by hundreds of culinary experts — unveiled its ranking during … Read more
Alcatraz became famous as a prison. It stayed famous as a myth. And now, more than 60 years after the last inmate left, that myth is powerful enough that President Donald Trump wants to turn it back into a prison. For 29 years, from 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz served as America’s most notorious federal penitentiary. … Read more
Late-night fast food and 24-hour dining — once staples of American convenience — have shrunk dramatically in recent years, though some chains are beginning to expand overnight hours again. Across the country, fewer chains are keeping locations open overnight, a shift that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and never fully reversed. Restaurant sales plunged 47% in April 2020 from … Read more
This summer, Americans are trading international itineraries and Aperol spritzes on the Amalfi Coast for all-American road trips, national parks, and nostalgic stateside escapes. Travel experts say rising costs, economic uncertainty and soaring airfare are pushing more Americans to trade big international vacations for shorter, easier getaways closer to home this summer. “Compared to last … Read more