People are gearing up for July 4 festivities with a number of ways to celebrate Independence Day across Montgomery County.

Grab a controller and best your opponent on the Xbox or PS5. Board and card games available for those not gaming. Free. Register at avlREC.com. Read to Flora the Golden Retriever: 4 p.m.

Wrigley Field is my home away from home all summer and has been for many years. It’s my happy place. I’ve written a guide to ...