In spite of opposition from the Honolulu Fire Department, a fireworks measure allowing ground-level fountains and sparklers to be lit in public on Oahu was adopted Wednesday by the City Council. The ...

In New Jersey, hand-held fireworks and ground-based sparklers are legal for those 16 and older, while aerial fireworks require a permit. Fireworks-related injuries are common around Independence Day, ...

This Fourth of July, when you hear the sound of fireworks, think of the students in Battle Ground School District able to have extracurricular activities only because firework stands stepped up to ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A push to legalize ground display fireworks has gotten snuffed out. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said he intends to veto Bill 22, which was passed Wednesday by the City ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Fireworks explode over the National Mall as the U.S. Capitol (R) ...