no problems for that fireworks display at takoma park. partly cloudy conditions. it will be a nice, mild night. tomorrow morning, overall for most people that commute should be dry, but southern maryland at 7:00 in the morning, maybe some light showers going through. we have to watch that potential. then late afternoon, this model here picking up scattered storms throughout the entire region, including the bay and also this shore for tomorrow late afternoon and early evening. the good news though, these storms not expected to be severe. tonight though, partly cloudy and mild. lows will be 67 to 75 degrees. winds are light. so overnight around near mid 70s for downtown. 68 in leesburg. hagerstown cooling down to 68 degrees. tomorrow morning as you are heading out the door, partly to mostly cloudy conditions and mild. remember a slight chance for some showers, better chances to the south. temperatures in the 60s and 70s. now tomorrow afternoon, yes, pack the umbrella just in case because we could see some scattered showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. highs will be n

these were the ones set to get off at takoma park middle school. a message on the takoma park web site says the fireworks will be held on the first clear evening and to check back on the website for updates. >>> after years of global warming, there has been a recent cooling period. this morning, we may know why. that is just ahead. >>> mcdonald's has a new plan to go green. what it wants to do with its leftovers that can help the planet.  >>> boom and absorbent pads being used to help clean up the oil spill some montana. officials say a ruptured pipeline sent 750,000-barrels of oil into the river. the company had said damage would be limited to a 10-mile stretch of the yellowstone. exop says that was misunderstood. >>> coal burning in china may have had an effect for the earth's climate. researchers say the cul farr particles in the air may have deflected the sun's ray causing a temporarily cooling. they say it may be the rise of global temperature paused for a bit during the past decade which is a bit ironic because coal bu

a fourth of july do over in takoma park. the fireworks that was canceled has been rescheduled for tonight, the 5th of july. people can check out the fireworks display starting about 9:30 p.m. at the takoma park middle school. >>> an effort is underway to curb violence in prince georges county. 61 deaths are linked to violence in the county and they have been linked since 2005. the washington examiner reports a councilwoman has introduced a bill requiring stricter security measures in and outside of the dance hall. one of our area's most upscale grocery chains has its eye on prince georges county. the washington examiner reports whole foods plans to open a store in riverdale park. the new whole foods would be located along route 1 near university park as one of the wealthiest communities in the county. just months ago, weeingmans also opened up in prince georges county. >> coming up next and new at 5:30. >> coming up on 9news now, a son is charged with homicide for killing his father. i'm brittany morehouse, i'll have that st

. >>> fox 5 takoma park were up bright and early this morning. it was for that areas and will operate. the special event taking place throughout the day there. the cities of a barbecue that will last through 6:00 tonight. there will be a concert at 7:00 p.m. and in the fireworks display at night 30 p.m. abc 7 is your source on this independence day. for details on more local celebrations across our region and for the road closures in need to know about before heading out today, just go to ourw websitetojla.com. >>> we have breaking news from sandy point park in maryland. that is where a child was pulled from the water we have learned, has died. moments ago, it was confirmed that the child died at the hospital. the young boy was running at around 8:00 a.m. this morning when he was pulled from the water. several people saw it happen. very sad news in annapolis. >>> we are also following a developing story of mexico. in american men dead and eight people missing after a tourist boat capsized. giant waves start the 100-foot fishing boat early sunday

to the south, takoma park and then dc. officers from all of those jurisdictions are out and about making sure that no one is driving drunk and it's not just here. >> this traffic stop on 495 near tyson's corner is one of hundreds that police officers will be making over the fourth of july weekend. >> we have a lot of people out tonight doing dwi enforcement. >> 62 officers from multiple jurisdictions will be saturating highways and roads instead of setting up check points. >> it's a little more difficult to detect as many drunk drivers. we feel like saturation patrol is much more effective. >> you can cover more. >> gives you much more mobility. you can look at several cars, you can move around to different locations. >> police say alcohol sales always spike over the fourth of july weekend. and some people will choose to drink and drive. >> in the district, one accident has always claimed three lives after a speeding car lost control, flipped several times, and crashed into two trees around 2:00 a.m. at oxen run park. the

good morning to our facebook fan of the day, earl alexander from takoma park, maryland. he says that fox five is the fir thing he watches in the morning and last thing he wams at night. >> there you go >> if you would like to be monday's fan of the day. find us on facebook by finding fox5 morning news. have a great weekend, earl. >>> we are celebrating multiculturalism. >> and holly morris is live at the embassy of indonesia: good morning. right now i'm getting a very important lesson on the onkong. if you want to be in the record books, it may be as easy as attending the indonesian festival. >> where it you go? i need more of a lesson how how this is working.  >>> one festival tomorrow is hoping to set a guiness world record. >> today, holly is learning more about the event at the embassy of indonesia. tell us about it. >> reporter: thinks the real deal. they already registered the attempt with the guiness book of world records. there will be an owe figure on hand. if you want to experience something new, learn something new and get in the record books at

it is earl alexander from takoma park, maryland.he says that fox 5 is the first thing he watches in the morning and the last thing he watches at night. the way it should be, earl. if you want to be a facebook fan of the day, search us on facebook. let's send it over to allison and tony. >> thank you, sarah, so much. coming up, atlantis gets ready to head to the international space station this morning. however, weather may afeact nasa's final flight >>> and the delay in casey anthony's release in jail. why a judge is keeping her locked up for another week. >>> and it may be friday but the congressional leaders are locked up in trying to hammer out an agreement. and the job report that may mean there is more urgency in getting a deal done. >> happy friday

folks in takoma park lined the streets to celebrate this morning.s was the scene at today's parade that kicked off at eaton allen avenues. local leaders rode in vintage cars along the parade route. >> no doubt thinking mother nature and perhaps annny hong for the cooperative weather, because it's different. >> a lot of people have their fingers crossed for tonight though. >> tonight is going to be a different story. we see showers coming through the area. some could be strong to severe, especially south of us. we had the severe thunderstorm watch in effect until ten o'clock p.m. these areas you see highlighted, that includes stafford county, lower southern maryland, also talking calvert, charles, and st. maries, you can see we see the thunderstorm really being a possibility for those to be strong and severe. here's a look at live doppler 9,000hd. in the immediate dc metro area right now. cloudy skies, but look out to the west, around 66 warrenton. front royal, fredericksburg, you're going to see more showers and thunderstorms come through. also dc c

. ♪ >>> and the festivities have been going on all day in to takoma park, starting along carol and maplenues, followed by a community barbecue and a whiffle ball tournament. the celebration continues tonight with raffle drawing with dance performances and a fireworks show which starts at 9:30. >>> the nation's 235th birthday was marked not only around this country but by americans posted all over the world. brian mooar has a look at some of those celebrations. >> reporter: july 4th at the beach. is there any better way to celebrate america's birthday? yes, actually, there is. if you live in connecticut where beach-bound traffic jams started before dawn. >> i know we have been here since 5:00 in the morning. >> it's torture. >> reporter: for most of us, independence day was a chance to chill out with a cookout or kick back at a parade. in phoenix, it may not have been as hot as a fire cracker, but it was 100 degrees. in amhertz, new hampshire, residential hopeful mit romney was hoping to pick up some votes. >> happy 4th. >> reporter: john huntsman was literally running to the white house.

tom is a local guy, grew up in takoma park and he graduated from the university of maryland. >>> 6:26. still to come, we'll check in with all of the fools who are running with the bulls in spain. >> sounds a little editorial there. >> expect a lot of attention on maryland in november 2012. voters will decide a controversial illegal immigration issue. >> before we head to break, quick check of traffic. angie? >> we're taking a look at u street and 13th. they still have part of the roadway blocked off as they respond to a fire at steve's liquor store. still ahead, a look at your district drive when 9news now returns. keep it here. what makes the sleep number store different? you walk into a conventional mattress store, it's really not about you. they say, "well, if you want a firm bed you can lay on one of those, if you want a soft bed you can lay on one of those." we provide the exact individualization that your body needs. this is your body there. you can see a little more pressure in the shoulders and in the hips. then they start telling us, "well, yeah, i feel sore right there in th

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. >>> people in takoma park already celebrate thing morning. a parade started at 10:00. followed by a community barbecue and a concert tonight and the day will end with fireworks. >>> it is an athletic competition unlike any other. only happens once a year. we are talking about the annual nathan's hot dog eating contest. it takes place in a few minutes on coney island in new york. and will feature local flavor. sonya "the black widow" thomas will chour down today. she is competing in a new women's division. she was on the "today" show yesterday and talked about training for this unique contest. >> i don't have any special training. i have been doing it for years. you know, focus. >> training isn't walking into a restaurant and order 4g 1 hot dogs and sitting down at a table and turning heads to see you start eating these. >> no, no. >> she is outeating a lot of guys in the competition. 96th annual nathan's hot dog eating contest begins at 11:30. >>> coming up the next half hour, the special way some are mashing independence day at thomas jefferson's home in charlottesvil