Newsroom
There are a number of ways to keep informed about COG, its members, and programs. The Newsroom feed lists news releases and highlights as well as TPB News articles. A variety of content is also available through digital subscriptions.
For story ideas, data inquiries, and to connect with officials and subject matter experts, reporters should contact the Office of Communications. For questions about TPB News, please contact the Department of Transportation Planning.
COG Video Series: Collaboration in Action
Introducing Collaboration in Action, COG's video series hosted by Executive Director Clark Mercer. The series spotlights COG's work with member jurisdictions and private, nonprofit, and civic organizations on a wide variety of programs and initiatives that improve the quality of life for everyone in our DMV region. Come along as Clark takes you behind the scenes of several of our initiatives, spreading the word about the value of regional partnership and highlighting the leaders and experts in our network that are making a positive impact in our communities.
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COG Podcast
Prior to Collaboration in Action, COG produced a podcast, Think Regionally, to raise awareness about metropolitan Washington's biggest challenges and focus on solutions. The podcast, which was hosted by former Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney, featured local government, business, and non-profit leaders talking about a variety of timely topics, including the region's economy, racial equity, transportation, housing, and climate change.
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Newsroom Archives
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Takoma Park Mayor Kathy Porter was awarded the 2005 Outstanding Elected Official Award by the National Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations for her work in transportation planning in the metropolitan area.
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The region’s latest forecast for population and household growth reveals a robust economy that will continue to experience steady employment and population increases in coming decades.
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COG presented a new work plan to its Board of Directors today to strengthen regional emergency preparedness and responsiveness.
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The governments of Maryland , Virginia and the District of Columbia are preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Rita on fuel production supplies and gasoline prices, while urging their citizens to remain calm and take voluntary conservation measures.
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Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan and Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson joined COG Chair J Davis and other regional leaders to discuss area emergency plans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
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A new report released today by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) shows continued regional growth in population, jobs, federal spending, retail sales and personal income.
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Top Washington area elected officials conferred today by conference call, at the request of Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan, to begin re-evaluating and strengthening emergency plans in light of concerns about the federal response to Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf region.
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During its July meeting, the COG Board of Directors adopted the analysis of the regional impacts of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Base Realignment and Closure Recommendations.
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Members of COG's Chief Administrative Officers Committee were introduced to the Institute for Regional Excellence when participants of the 2005 class presented their results of months-long research in a special poster session.
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The study focuses on the proposed base closings effect on future employment, traffic congestion and air quality in 2010 and 2020.
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