News Highlight Poster Session Focuses on IRE Research Jul 11, 2005 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.
News Release COG Releases BRAC Analysis Jul 7, 2005 The study focuses on the proposed base closings effect on future employment, traffic congestion and air quality in 2010 and 2020.
News Release 2005 Commuter Connections Employer Recognition Award Winners Announced Jun 29, 2005 Commuter Connections recognized five area businesses and local governments for their outstanding efforts in promoting commuting practices that reduce traffic congestion and improve the air quality in the National Capital Region.
News Highlight Renewable Energy Seminar Explores New Technology Jun 24, 2005 Up-and-coming technologies, cleaner air, and more affordable sources of electricity were all part of discussions at a Renewable Energy Seminar.
News Highlight Homeland Security Grants Available Jun 21, 2005 Grants are now available through the 2005 Homeland Security Grant program at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice in the District of Columbia.
News Highlight Radio Town Hall Focuses on Violence and Pedestrian Safety Jun 13, 2005 On June 12, COG and Clear Channel Radio hosted a Community Breakfast Forum on two of region’s most serious issues: violence and pedestrian safety.
News Highlight Frederick Farm Tour Features Best Practices Jun 13, 2005 The region’s elected officials braved the heat on a recent June day for an inside look at Frederick County’s agriculture and nutrient management.
News Release COG to Study Base Closure Impact on Region Jun 8, 2005 The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) will examine the potential regional impact of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recommendations for the closure, realignment, or expansion of military and defense-related facilities.
News Highlight "Street Smart" Launches Pedestrian and Bike Safety Campaign May 26, 2005 A new three-year campaign will educate the public on pedestrian safety.
News Release New Programs Help Clean Region's Air May 25, 2005 Members of the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee are sharing innovative local programs as part of an effort to help clean the region’s air.