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.

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COG Video Series: Collaboration in Action

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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

News Release

Annual Bike to Work Day Shifts Commuting Focus from Four Wheels to Two

May 1, 2003
Bicycle commuting can benefit both employees and employers by improving employee health and fitness, lowering commuting, parking and health care costs, and increasing productivity. To help promote the idea of bicycle commuting, Commuter Connections, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) are hosting the annual “Bike to Work Day” on May 2. This year’s celebration will feature 15 pit stops throughout the metropolitan Washingto
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Agreement to Assist Small Firms Entering Local Contracting Market Announced at MAXACCESS/DC PROBIZ Conference

Apr 30, 2003
The region’s small, minority-owned companies will have additional help in becoming local government contractors and securing business financing as a result of a cooperative agreement between the National Capital Minority Business Opportunity Committee and the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).
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COG Regional Emergency Coordination Plan Receives Unanimous Endorsement from Area Local Governments

Apr 28, 2003
The 18 member jurisdictions of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), in a major step that strengthens homeland security preparedness in the National Capital Region, last week officially agreed to use, maintain and participate in the Regional Emergency Coordination Plan (RECP) developed through COG by signing a memorandum of understanding

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