The administration says Congress authorized the project more than a century ago. Historical records show the original concept ...

Ulysses S. Grant saw observances of fought-for independence as patriotic acknowledgment of the sacrifices of “our ...

In many places, including the nation’s capital, the punishing heat has forced organizers to adjust plans for some events and ...

Celebrations marking America's 250th birthday contended with record-breaking heat and a severe thunderstorm on Friday.

The Sail4th 250 parade has begun in New York City, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.

America’s first president has inspired countless pieces of infrastructure, but here is a closer look three vital arteries ...

Starting this week, the towers of the George Washington Bridge, the world's busiest crossing, will be lit each night to ...

America is celebrating its 250th year, and Washington, D.C., is undergoing significant changes under President Donald Trump.

Did you know that Cleveland once had a subway system? On Saturday, Cuyahoga County officials are opening up the Veterans Memorial Bridge subway for tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once the largest double ...

"This item is improving critical connectivity for residents visiting Memorial Park to the Uptown neighborhood, the Arboretum and more," Councilmember Joe Panzarella of District C said at the city ...

From East Wing demolition and ‘restoration’ of reflecting pool to bridge and fountain renovations, US capital is ‘a different city right now’ ...

George Washington did not need to win in North Jersey. He needed to get out. By late November 1776, his army had been driven from New York. Fort Washington had fallen. Fort Lee was no longer a secure ...