Go on a walking tour to learn more about segregated swimming in the Tidal Basin and how to make the Potomac more accessible.

What stands out most about the book I'm carrying under my arm, as I meander through the exhibits at the National Maritime ...

A geologist's vibrant maps reveal how the Mississippi River has wandered across its valley, making it look like a colorful, ...

In a dominant final-day performance, DeFoe stacked up 32 bass for 78 pounds, 11 ounces to beat his closest pursuer, Ron Nelson of Berrien Springs, Mich., by nearly 27 pounds. Nelson finished as the ...

District Wharf Properties, the investment manager and operator of the Washington, D.C., mixed-use property The Wharf, has ...

Sometimes history lies hidden just around the corner. Just south of Washington, D.C., is a graveyard with more than 100 wooden ships that date to World War I -- the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Dozens of people packed into the Riversedge Park in Amherst County for the start of the 40th Annual James River Batteau Festival. Groups of river-loving people ...

West Potomac (17-6) played well throughout the first half Saturday and held a comfortable 7-2 lead with 2:34 left in the third quarter. But by late in the fourth, Cosby had come back to draw even ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One person was rescued from the Potomac River on Friday, officials said. Officials with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said a Swift ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One person was rescued from the Potomac River on Friday, officials said.Officials with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said a Swift Water ...

Six people had to be pulled from the fast-moving Rappahannock River this week during two back-to-back rescues in Fredericksburg, officials said.It started around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, when ...

Greeted by the ringing of a school bell and a teacher in period dress, students took part in an educational experience designed to bring local history—and their social studies curriculum—to life.