Like the other Founding Fathers, George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. He was the ...

Washington was born Feb. 22, 1732, on Popes Creek Plantation near the Potomac River in Virginia ... Either way, Washington paid little attention to his birthday, according to Mountvernon.org ...

Here is a look at how things have evolved: Washington was born Feb. 22, 1732, on Popes Creek Plantation near the Potomac River in Virginia ... Either way, Washington paid little attention to ...

Nearly a week after a devastating mid-air collision over the Potomac River, recovery teams have identified 66 of the 67 victims killed in the tragedy. Among those lost were rising young ice skaters, ...

Lyon Park residents, and those just passing through, can now learn a little ... Potomac to modern-day Arlington in 1608. The tribe also was known as the Anacostins, giving their name to both a ...

Virginia captures the attention of history-loving travelers. Here, you'll find Colonial settlements, Civil War battlefields ...

These staffing cuts occur in the shadow of a tragic mid-air collision over the Potomac River on Wednesday, Jan. 29, involving an army helicopter and a commercial airliner, resulting in 67 fatalities.

As a reminder, water temperatures in the Potomac River are currently around 35°F at the Little Falls Pump Station, as the National Weather Service observed. Those planning to fish or visit the ...