/tags/fourth-of-july Fourth of July en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:53:00 GMT /in-the-noco/2024-07-03/for-veterans-with-ptsd-the-fourth-of-july-can-be-stressful-but-there-are-ways-to-help With Independence Day comes fireworks, loud noises and rowdy celebrations. For those with post-traumatic stress disorder, that can mean a day full of psychological triggers. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:53:00 GMT /in-the-noco/2024-07-03/for-veterans-with-ptsd-the-fourth-of-july-can-be-stressful-but-there-are-ways-to-help Natalie Skowlund, Brad Turner /2020-07-04/d-l-hughley-everybody-knows-independence-day-didnt-free-us-all In his new book, Surrender, White People!, Hughley suggests we consider whether our national holidays speak to the entire nation — along with other bitingly funny ideas for addressing injustice. Sat, 04 Jul 2020 11:58:00 GMT /2020-07-04/d-l-hughley-everybody-knows-independence-day-didnt-free-us-all Scott Simon /2020-07-03/npr-reads-the-declaration-of-independence NPR hosts and reporters read the Declaration of Independence in celebration of the Independence Day holiday. Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:00:00 GMT /2020-07-03/npr-reads-the-declaration-of-independence /community/2020-07-02/heres-where-to-see-socially-distanced-fireworks-this-fourth-of-july While many communities have canceled their Fourth of July celebrations due to the coronavirus pandemic this year, here are some places along the Front… Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:23:29 GMT /community/2020-07-02/heres-where-to-see-socially-distanced-fireworks-this-fourth-of-july Jackie Hai /arts-life/2016-06-30/its-a-holiday-weekend-the-perfect-time-for-art-the-dead-and-adventure-movies While the Fourth of July weekend will hold no shortage of opportunities for fireworks, if you’re looking to assert your independence from the same old… Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT /arts-life/2016-06-30/its-a-holiday-weekend-the-perfect-time-for-art-the-dead-and-adventure-movies Stacy Nick /environment/2014-07-04/july-outlook-wet-for-colorado-but-its-not-because-of-el-nino Coloradans may be thankful they don't live in hurricane country, as our Independence Day forecast looks mostly sunny.That dry weather may not last,… Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:30:00 GMT /environment/2014-07-04/july-outlook-wet-for-colorado-but-its-not-because-of-el-nino Stephanie Paige Ogburn /2014-07-04/reading-the-declaration-of-independence-a-tradition-continues More than 200 years ago Friday, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, changing the course of history. NPR marks the anniversary each year by reading the full document. Fri, 04 Jul 2014 07:32:00 GMT /2014-07-04/reading-the-declaration-of-independence-a-tradition-continues NPR Staff /npr-news/2013-07-05/video-california-fireworks-mishap-injures-dozens A large number of the explosives went off far too close to the ground. At least 28 people were hurt, though most of the injuries are said to be minor. Onlookers caught the chaos on video. Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:50:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-05/video-california-fireworks-mishap-injures-dozens Mark Memmott /politics/2013-07-04/colorado-hemp-flag-flying-high-over-u-s-capitol An American flag made from Colorado hemp is flying over the U.S. Capitol on Independence Day, thanks to a request from Democratic Congressman Jared… Thu, 04 Jul 2013 16:29:06 GMT /politics/2013-07-04/colorado-hemp-flag-flying-high-over-u-s-capitol Erin O'Toole /npr-news/npr-news/2013-07-04/fizz-and-fireworks-make-a-patriotic-homemade-soda-for-the-fourth Homemade sodas are hot these days: Americans bought more than 1.2 million home carbonators last year. For the Fourth of July, we asked mixologist Gina Chersevani to help us tap into the trend with a soda float inspired by Independence Day. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 16:17:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2013-07-04/fizz-and-fireworks-make-a-patriotic-homemade-soda-for-the-fourth Serri Graslie