This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Peter Lord is among ...

Schwalenberg-Pena's fear of water came from being knocked off an inner tube at Stinson Beach when she was 13. "I was underwater and thought I was going to die," she said. "My sister saw me and pulled ...

Although it might not seem so due to the heat advisory, summer is nearing its end. You must be waiting for the day when you can take your kids to the pool and actually have fun swimming with them.

“I was afraid of the sea, especially after crossing in a boat to Lesvos. When I arrived here, I learned how to swim, which helps me relieve stress and feel more confident.” For young Fatime, the ...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Ninety-degree weather leaves many people looking for ways to stay cool, including a poolside seat. The Family YMCA of Hattiesburg says you don’t have to be afraid to dip ...

Swim confessions Shana Williams and Larry Hill, both 41, signed up for the class together. The couple have experience in the water but not swimming. Williams dislikes putting her face in the water, ...

Millions struggle with an intense fear of something that poses little or no threat, from flying to cockroaches to a trip to ...

"Swim towards the cliffs, stay within a few metres of the coastline, and we'll meet at the natural archway above the sea, about a kilometre along. It's beautiful - you can't miss it! That's halfway to ...