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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Region Forward Blog
There are lots of exciting development and redevelopment projects in the planning stage in the region:
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A regional foreclosure prevention group will establish a fund to provide support to housing counseling agencies in metropolitan Washington.
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Citizens, Businesses Encouraged to Continue Using Water Wisely
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Region Forward Blog
Over the weekend The Wall Street Journal reported on some troubling statistics from U.S. Census Bureau data: over 41 million households (or 36.7% of all U.S. households) are spending more than the maximum recommended 30% of income on housing costs.
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The plan will guide regional disaster preparations for the next five years, including how the NCR will spend millions in federal grant funds.
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COG honors the region's animal care and control professionals and volunteers
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Region Forward Blog
In his Sunday column The Washington Post’s Robert McCartney wrote about The 2030 Group and its push for “a stronger regionwide governance structure” to tackle multi-jurisdictional issues like transportation.
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Region Forward Blog
DCMud has a great post today on the Maryland city of Mount Rainier and its need for redevelopment. Situated just north of the D.C. boundary local officials hope this former “streetcar suburb” can become a vibrant center of culture and commerce by following many of the principles outlined in Region Forward.
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Regional board acknowledges legislation’s 40 th anniversary
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Region Forward Blog
The area around the New Carrollton Metro station is going to be converted into a walkable mixed-use center with links to multiple forms of transit. RF calls for an increase in such forms of development which will help meet its targets and goals.
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