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...

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,...