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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During this season of giving, the Washington Area Housing Partnership (WAHP) is distributing a new toolkit to local governments on best strategies for preserving, promoting, and producing more affordable housing.
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At this year’s Annual Meeting, COG honored local governments, organizations and individuals for their leadership in addressing the region’s rapid growth and the need for more affordable housing.
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Mayor Anthony Williams recently signed legislation establishing a new Department of the Environment for the District of Columbia .
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At the Chesapeake Executive Council meeting attended by COG staff, several measures were adopted intended to accelerate protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.
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Area officials such as Walter Tejada (Arlington), Will Campos (Prince George's) and Tom Perez (Montgomery) discuss day labor issues at COG summit.
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COG has launched a two-week radio ad campaign to encourage residents and businesses of the area to do their part in keeping the environment clean.
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Area leaders are pointing out the lack of Code Red days this year as evidence of significant progress in improving air quality in metropolitan Washington .
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The region's leaders today gathered to discuss collaborative solutions to homelessness.
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At its November meeting the COG Board adopted a resolution to reaffirm support for the goal of achieving a Trash-Free Potomac River by 2013.
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The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) today unanimously approved regional transportation plans that include two major transportation projects: High Occupancy Toll Lanes (HOT) lanes and CapCom.
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