WASHINGTON — As floodwaters from this week’s torrential rains begin to recede, they are leaving behind a grim aftermath along the Potomac River: vast rafts of logs, twisted lumber, household ...

There’s a gorilla in the room for the Mount Vernon environmentalists, and this gorilla is the Potomac River. This river is a treasure to many in the watersports crowd, but it’s also a carrier ...

There was no immediate confirmation of any casualties, but surviving an extended submersion in the river would be difficult. On Wednesday, the Potomac River was 36 degrees Fahrenheit, according to ...

The crash triggered a desperate search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River Wednesday night, officials said. The Federal Aviation Administration said the midair collision occurred ...