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 ...

Year-round swim lessons are important to keep kids from forgetting what they’ve learned in the water”— Lisa Zarda, ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids ages one to four years old, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Parker Gore, director of health and recreation ...

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As temperatures rise this summer, many families will head to neighborhood pools, nearby lakes or, until the oil arrives, the Texas coast. Before you take a dip, however, take some safety precautions ...

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - As many families plan summer activities, usually around water, it’s critical safety is considered. “Look at where we live, we’re surrounded by water,” said Biloxi Natatorium ...