At age 53, Gwen Tunzini stepped into the small pool at the YMCA for her first swimming lesson. At the same time a bunch of 3- to 5-year-olds gathered for their swim class. Tunzini looked up and ...

I’ve been traveling the country speaking about facing fear since Some Nerve came out last year. Nowhere has it been more of a life and death issue than the 11th annual World Aquatic Health Conference ...

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 ...

“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 ...