Virginia Passenger Rail Authority has awarded a $1 billion contract to Skanska in order to build the Long Bridge North ...

According to the National Park Service, fireworks on the National Mall are set to begin at 9 p.m. local time on July 4. The ...

D.C.’s unique status may come down to a secret meeting between Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison.

Charming Old Town Alexandria is a favorite neighborhood for tourists because of its historic architecture, its waterfront setting on the Potomac River, and its proximity to D.C. But it also serves as ...

DC's $819M Potomac River Tunnel breaks ground with dual TBMs DC Water breaks ground on a 5.5-mile tunnel under D.C. to capture sewage overflows, aiming to cut Potomac River pollution by 93% by 2030.

This year, construction that began in August 2024 to replace seawalls along the Potomac River and part of the Tidal Basin could affect the viewing of some of the cherry trees.

The famous cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C., are about to reach peak bloom. An interactive map shows you the best places to see them.

NTSB investigators continue their investigation on Thursday, Feb. 6, after removing all major aircraft wreckage components from the Potomac River. (Courtesy: The National Transportation Safety Board) ...

Lasers aid river search for debris from plane and helicopter collision near DC by: Associated Press Posted: Feb 8, 2025 / 10:45 PM EST / Updated: Feb 8, 2025 / 10:45 PM EST ...

All major pieces of the American Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter that collided last week in Washington, DC, have been recovered, the National Transportation Safety Board announced Saturday.

Crews continuing to search for debris from the deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter near Washington used a plane outfitted with lasers to scan the bottom of the Potomac River ...

Salvage crews work near the wreckage site in the Potomac River of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a ...