Route 66 centennial is looming IAN STALKER What may well be the best-known highway in the United States is gearing up for a lengthy and lively birthday bash — and you’re invited. U.S. Route 66, which stretches from Chicago to coastal Santa Monica, California, and is a famed showcase for Americana,...

Celebrations to mark 250th anniversary of U.S. independence IAN STALKER A countdown has begun to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, with a state that played a pivotal role in that struggle planning ongoing events tourists are welcome to view as the actual official 2026 anniversary...