CAMBRIDGE - It was the third date for John Anastos and Jennifer Abramson. The two decided to paddle board down the Charles River Tuesday night, to watch the sunset and Boston's skyline shine.

State Police warn people to not walk on Charles River ice CAMBRIDGE - It may be bitterly cold outside in Boston, but it's not cold enough for one very dangerous activity.

The Charles River, despite past improvements, has stalled in its progress toward becoming consistently swimmable. Polluted stormwater runoff, carrying contaminants like oil and pet waste, is ...

Jim Thames has gotten very good at analyzing what lies beneath the surface of the Charles River. The Wellesley fisherman has spent countless days prowling around the murky water, using a sonar ...

This Saturday, swimmers will plunge into the not-so-dirty water of the Charles River for the eighth City Splash event. What's happening: From noon to 4pm at the Esplanade, Bostonians who have ...