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Yesterday at 11:20 AM  Tim Hinkley from the TC Boom Boom Club sat down with 7&4's Holly Baker and explains that it is up to the community to keep the tradition of fireworks alive.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The Republican-led Michigan House has approved a series of changes Michigan's fireworks law including giving local governments power to restrict their use.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Traverse City leaders are discussing a ban on consumer grade fireworks.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Traverse City Commissioners are looking at banning fireworks in the city after complaints came piling in from residents.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Hundreds of thousands of Americans from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic were preparing to spend the Fourth of July like the nation's founders did in 1776, without the conveniences of electricity and air conditioning.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Here is a list of the parades and fireworks in the UpNorthLive area

Sunday, July 01, 2012  A change in what's legal to launch this 4th of July is having a big impact on the businesses that are popping up in parking lots across Northern Michigan.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about fireworks safety this summer season.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Michigan could soon expand the lineup of legal fireworks that consumers can buy without special permits. Do you think we should be able to buy more bang for our buck? Tell us what you think!

Monday, July 04, 2011  Do you think all types of fireworks should be legal in Michigan? Tell us "Your Point of View" by voting in our poll and leaving your comments on the debate!

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The upcoming holiday will have thousands looking up!  Fireworks shows will be seen and heard throughout the area Monday, but preparations for the fun are already underway.

Monday, June 20, 2011  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear the latest news on the fireworks funding for Traverse City.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  Alpena wants their fireworks display to be strong for the Fourth of July, so fundraising efforts have started early.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  It is the season of fireworks, and local officials are urging people to use discretion when handling the explosives this holiday weekend.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Faisal Shahzad, a man accused of trying to detonate a car bomb in Times Square, was videotaped buying consumer-grade fireworks at a Pennsylvania store that a company official said were not nearly strong enough to make a powerful bomb.