Beaches in Vermont and New York were closed earlier this week due to algae blooms. Luckily, several reopened on the holiday ...

Rain or shine, the annual Independence Day parade in Ocean Grove takes place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Dispatch with John Butler plays the Stone Pony Summer Stage on Friday. Boom! Ready to celebrate ...

The West is filled with land that helps to preserve vital wildlife habitats, according to conservation groups and ecologists.

Massachusetts is the only state in the country with a total ban on fireworks. Fireworks were banned in 1943 as a World War II ...

Toasted coconut flakes scattered across the top add a subtle crunch and visual appeal that makes each slice look like it belongs in a food magazine. But the coconut cream pie is just the beginning of ...