Stories About America250

ABC 33/50 Profiles Alabama’s Own Blue Bell Ice Cream

Date Posted: 2/2/2026

Sinclair’s ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Ala., profiled Alabama’s own Blue Bell Ice Cream, exploring their history and impact in the state and across the country. It’s a part of the company’s Amazing America 250 project, exploring the unique stories that have helped shape our nation. “In America, ice cream is more than dessert,” the station says. “It’s a summer staple, a celebration food, and for generations, a source of comfort.”

WGN Radio Celebrates 250

Date Posted: 1/28/2026

The Spirit of America – Celebrate 250 campaign from Nexstar Media Group’s WGN Radio 720 in Chicago collects stories from the Chicago area and around the country in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Recent stories include coverage of an auction of rare historical artifacts at Christie’s and reporting on new America 250 coins entering circulation.

Your Erie Reports on America 250 PA Kickoff

Date Posted: 1/27/2026

Nexstar Media Group’s Your Erie in Erie, Penn., reported on a local kickoff event for America 250 PA, highlighting events that will take place throughout the year. “We think it’s really important that every county has contributions that have played into the overall Pennsylvania and American story. So we are here and we’re visiting each to highlight those contributions and to really engage their residents,” Cassandra Coleman, executive director of America 250 PA, told the station.

WTOP Reports on National Archives Exhibit’s Nationwide Tour

Date Posted: 1/20/2026

Hubbard Radio’s WTOP in Washington, D.C., reported on the "Documents that Forged a Nation" exhibit from the National Archives launching its tour around the country in celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence. "These documents are either precursors to the declaration and reflect mounting frustration with British rule, or they document the declaration’s immediate result, how subjects of King George III became citizens of the United States and formed a new nation," said Jim Byron, senior adviser to the acting archivist of the United States.

Amazing America Celebrates Iconic Landmarks

Date Posted: 1/15/2026

Sinclair stations from around the country are celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with stories throughout the year, including a recent feature taking viewers on a journey through its iconic landmarks. "In the East, the Statue of Liberty stands as a symbol of welcome in New York Harbor, while the monuments in Washington, D.C., remind us of a nation striving for a more perfect union," reports Taylor Murray from the Sinclair National News Desk.

Sinclair Celebrates "Amazing America 250"

Date Posted: 12/13/2025

"Amazing America 250: From Neighborhood to Nation" from Sinclair is a multi-platform celebration of U.S. history, culture, innovation and community spirit. "Amazing America 250 is a reflection of Sinclair’s mission to enrich local lives in every community we serve," said Chris Ripley, President and CEO. "From national specials to local stories, from everyday heroes in our neighborhoods to defining moments in our shared history, this campaign honors and celebrates America’s journey."

The Amazing America 250 initiative will feature a national special produced by The National News Desk…America’s News Now, spotlighting remarkable stories that capture the essence of America. Beginning in early 2026, Sinclair stations are airing weekly segments celebrating uplifting stories that highlight what makes the nation unique. Each week focuses on a different theme.

Gray Media’s "We The People" Storytelling Project Marks America’s Anniversary

Date Posted: 12/12/2025

Gray Media is marking the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with a company-wide storytelling project that showcases how local people, places, and moments have shaped the American story. Through its "We the People" initiative, Gray stations across the country are producing hundreds of original stories that connect national history to hometown experiences.

"America 250 is not just about a date on the calendar; it’s about who we are as a country and how we got here," said Sandy Breland, executive vice president and chief operating officer. "As our journalists recall significant events from the communities in which they live, we can offer a picture of the American story."

Corpus Christie Station Reports on New Historical Plaque

Date Posted: 10/23/2025

Scripps News Group’s 6 In Your Neighborhood in Corpus Christie, Texas, reported on the unveiling of a new plaque in honor of America’s 250th birthday from a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The plaque commemorates "the men and women who achieved American independence. Those patriots, each believing in the noble cause of liberty."