Area residents and friends kicked off the Independence Day holiday at Hampton Township’s annual Community Day on July 3 at Hampton Community Park. The free event featured live performances by No Bad JuJu and The Clarks, food trucks, community vendors, inflatables and games for children—and concluded with a spectacular Pyrotecnico fireworks display that lit up the night sky. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Residents and friends gathered at the Chartiers Room on July 18 dressed like flapper girls and dapper gents! The event was organized by the Bridgeville Community Association. When guests arrived, they were required to give a password to enter the speakeasy’s secret door. Everyone enjoyed a dinner catered by PJ’s Deli, and danced the night away to jazz renditions by the Rick Purcell Trio! Happy Birthday, Bridgeville! PHOTOS BY NICOLE TAFE

Marshall Township’s annual Community Day brought families together at Knob Hill Park on Aug. 22 for an evening of live entertainment, family fun and community celebration. Residents and friends enjoyed food trucks, local vendors, face painting, balloon art, inflatable rides, games and a performance by The Soul Searchers before the festivities concluded with a spectacular Zambelli fireworks display. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO