11 things to know today

Stuff to know today:

• Gotta run to the store? Here's what's open and closed.
• Need a beach lunch other than your usual BECSPK? Here are a 3 beach takeout spots to try.
• From fireworks to fairs, here are the big events happening this weekend.
• For Jones Beach-specific happenings, check out this guide.
• The Trump Accounts program debuts today. Here's how you set it up.

Other fun and interesting reads:

• The eve of the 250th was celebrated by land, air and sea — literally. Here's what happened.
• NewsdayTV looked back at LI's pivotal role in the American Revolution. Watch it here.
• Have you ever actually read the Declaration of Independence? Newsday's Editorial Board posted it here.
• We asked 56 LIers to reflect on our region, our country, opportunities and challenges. Here's what they said.
• From Grumman and Gatsby to Sagamore and Sandy, here are 25 times Long Island changed America
• The Bicentennial marked the year of "Dancing Queen" and "The Jeffersons." Here are other big pop culture moments from '76.