West Porch Fridays Farmers Market (11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.), 50 Massachusetts Ave. Northeast, Washington, D.C. Martin Amini ...

Researchers estimate that at least 500-600 dolphins have regularly visited the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay over the past decade.

NTSB hearings reveal factors behind the January midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger plane, raising concerns over FAA warnings and helicopter traffic safety.

Kimberly Young Wilkins was appointed Mount Vernon's monitor by New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa.

A news release from Mount Vernon at the time explained that, as "part of the landmark privately funded $40 million Mansion Revitalization Project at George Washington’s Mount Vernon ...

A major restoration project is underway at George Washington’s Mount Vernon in Fairfax County, Virginia, in preparation for America’s 250th Birthday next year.

In 1784, less than a year after the end of the Revolutionary War, Lafayette journeyed from France to the banks of the Potomac River in Virginia, and from there to Mount Vernon.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor and actor, was the keynoe speaker at a naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon on July 4.

An American Celebration, Mount Vernon | July 4 Looking to celebrate a bit earlier in the day? An American Celebration at Mount Vernon features daytime fireworks over the Potomac River.