Empty Sky on July 4? Blame the Economy

John Gross says he doesn't know anyone who doesn't like seeing a hometown fireworks show. But in South Orange, N.J., where Gross is the village manager, fireworks aren't on the schedule this week. "The economics of the 2008 budget require difficult decisions to be made," Gross said. For South Orange, he said, that meant cancelling the town's Independence Day fireworks display. South Orange isn't alone. Skies across the United States will be a little quieter this Independence Day, as the ailing... Full Story