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 Highlight

    COG Mourns the Loss of Jim Shell

    Jim began his career at COG in April, 1989, and was a major player in assisting the region with water security, emergency water supply and drought response planning, pollution prevention, hydrilla harvesting, wastewater management, Potomac River and Anacostia restoration, and many other accomplishments. He was a gentle and kind colleague and friend and will be deeply missed.

  • News Highlight

    COG Board Releases Greater Washington 2050 Report for Comment

    COG members, stakeholders and the public are invited to review the draft report, Region Forward ©. It proposes goals, targets, and a compact agreement to guide future planning. Comments are due by November 30, 2009 at 5 p.m.

  • News Release

    Pledge to go Car Free on September 22

    Commuter Connections invites area residents to join millions of other participants around the world and try taking transit, bicycling, walking, ridesharing and teleworking.

  • News Highlight

    COG, Regional Issues Featured on Mason Matters

    Montgomery County Councilmember Michael Knapp and COG Executive Director David Robertson appear on Mason Matters , a Fairfax County Government Channel show, hosted by COG Chairman Penelope Gross.

  • News Highlight

    Column Features Recent COG/NCPC Meeting

    COG Chairman Penelope Gross, Obama Advisor Valerie Jarrett talk to The Washington Post about opportunities for federal-regional partnership.

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