He wears a colonial hat and a mischievous smile as he assaults ... he was slowly edged out by the figure we now know as Uncle Sam, originally named after a meat magnate from New York State.

It's April 15, which is tax day in the United States even for those who decide to file for a tax extension. To help ease the burden, many restaurants and food chains are offering a silver lining ...

National Museum of American History When the War of 1812 began, Lady Columbia was sometimes joined on posters by a new figure, Uncle Sam; both offered a fierce embodiment of American independence.

I'm not talking about cheap Uncle Sam hats, or made in China U.S. Flags, I'm talking about something more essential and non-replaceable, fireworks. The U.S. imports 96% of it's fireworks from China.

One food bank in The Nations has seen a traffic increase and they need more volunteers to help.

An essential tool when night dawns on Hyland Point.

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