Firework Costs Skyrocketing Across The U.S.
Shortages that kept firework supplies low for the past two years appear to be over, but the American Pyrotechnics Association says costs are up 35%.

Meet the musician teaching the banjo's African roots
As he performs across the country, Jake Blount is helping listeners learn how the banjo relates to Black American culture.
By Scripps News
Through 'Buy Nothing,' 7 million neighbors are offering a free hand
A hyperlocal giving group has become a community space for neighbors to declutter their homes while giving others items or services they might need.
By Scripps News
10 meaningful ways to honor Black History Month in 2023
Here are some thoughtful ways you can take action this February.
By Scripps NewsTop Stories

Rescuers scramble in Turkey, Syria after quake kills 3,400
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck a region transformed by Syria's 12-year war.
By AP
Criminals now targeting zoo animals
The Dallas Zoo has dealt with a trend of vandalism and animal disappearances since January.
By Tony Gutierrez / AP
This group starts its mornings with a frigid Lake Michigan swim
A group of Chicago swimmers say a dive into the cold Lake Michigan each morning helps their body and mind.
By Scripps News