OPINION: Celebrating Independence Day is tougher this year The annual celebration of a nation led by its people free of any king rings pretty hollow these days with the Trump administration issuing edicts and open threats to citizens and trading partners alike. And, so, I thought I’d pass on the whole stars-and-stripes thing.
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Fireworks to ignite this Fourth of July. Next year could be pricier if tariff talks fizzle Tariffs and other supply issues are impacting Fourth of July celebrations across the country, including in Boulder City, Nevada, where celebrations are being scaled back after an explosion at a Chinese fireworks factory.
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Cluckers moves to a bigger location, stays in Midtown https://thisisreno.com/2025/07..../cluckers-chicken-mo

Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation staff laid off, nonprofit closes amid ‘financial insolvency’ (updated) https://thisisreno.com/2025/07..../truckee-meadows-par

State Entomologist Jeff Knight retires after 40 years of service https://thisisreno.com/2025/07..../jeff-knight-retires