Jun. 20—My editor likes to say that being the mayor is like being the plumber. I disagree. Plumbers have to be good at their job to survive. But there is one similarity between mayors and plumbers.

CLOSTER, New Jersey (WABC) -- Sadly, we cover backyard pool tragedies all the time. As a reminder, you are required to have a fence around your pool for safety. There are all sorts of door locks and ...

HEATH — Lucas Casebolt still is learning every day he steps into the pool — or stands on the edge. The Granville junior has swam for just two seasons, but he has been coaching this summer for the ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Summertime has arrived in Michigan. It’s welcome news for most, but it also means the return of hazards when it comes to swimming in the Great Lakes. With that in mind, the National ...

For 11-year-old Aidan Finn, it’s been quite the summer both in and out of the pool. The Randall Manor resident followed the U.S. swim team from Indianapolis for the Olympic trials to Paris for the ...

The exact origins of National Swim a Lap Day are a bit of a mystery. Like many quirky holidays, it seems to have popped up as a fun way to celebrate the start of summer and promote physical fitness.