In “The Potomac River, A History and Guide,” published in 2012 book, author Garrett Peck traces the river’s natural and human ...

To raise the Potomac River’s health score to a coveted “A,” the report advocates for protecting healthy forests, restoring streams and habitats, defending water protection laws, and activating ...

WASHINGTON — Imagine it’s a hot summer day in Washington, D.C., in other words just Tuesday. You grab your towel, slap on some sunscreen and head down to a clean stretch of the Potomac River. Kids are ...

An 18-year-old who went swimming with friends in the Potomac River was found dead over the weekend, authorities say. Now, his family is rallying community support to send his body back to Honduras.