After a $1.6 billion investment and years of work, the Seine River is officially open for public swimming for the first time ...

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 ...

Everyone has their favorite Maryland crab house, but choosing just one can be difficult. The truth is, Marylanders are blessed with a sea of crab-centric dining options that each boast a unique vibe ...

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) ...

The National Transportation Safety Board says the plane flew over the crash site early Saturday to scan the Potomac River. Its lasers are able to penetrate the water and map the riverbed.

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 ...