
In time for July 4, replica of French frigate arrives in NY
(New York-AFP) – A replica of a majestic 18th century tall ship that brought French General Lafayette to America arrived in New York Wednesday to take part in July 4 Independence Day festivities. The original three-masted Hermione brought the general to America to rally US rebels fighting for independence from Britain. To much fanfare and […]

‘Most American Thickburger’ adds hot dogs, potato chips
(Relaxnews) – Sibling restaurant chains Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are rolling out a 1/3lb beefburger bun that comes with a bed of potato chips, a layer of salad, and a split hot dog sausage on melted cheese. It’s a tweaked version of a patty sandwich that has previously been known as a Fourth of July […]

July 4th nationwide rallies set to call on Obama to grant TPS for PHL
Washington, D.C. Filipino American leaders are calling on Filipino American communities across the country to stage “picnic rallies” on July 4, which is commemorated by both countries as “Filipino-American Friendship Day.” On this day, Filipinos and Filipino Americans in several U.S. cities, Saipan and Guam will gather for their traditional July 4th picnics. But in addition to their […]

4th of July fireworks show at the Rose Bowl
Set to be the largest and best fireworks display in Southern California, a 30-minute production will light-up the night sky at Americafest: the 87th Annual 4th of July Celebration at the Rose Bowl. The show will be produced and choreographed by PyroSpectaculars by Souza, the company that produced the fireworks shows at the Centennial Celebration […]

Meat-Free Favorites : Vegan nachos
By Elena Johnson My vegan nachos are a quick and easy recipe great for serving a crowd. They can be tailored to individual tastes by adding more vegetables – like jalapeños, chopped onion, or corn – or by adding vegan cheese (such as Daiya Pepperjack Style Shreds). These ingredients can also be wrapped in tortillas […]