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.

Visit the video series page


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

    Davis, Fisette And Williams To Lead COG Board Of Directors In 2005

    The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) today elected Greenbelt Mayor Judith (“J”) Davis to head its Board of Directors. Arlington County Board Member G.N. Jay Fisette and District of Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams will serve as vice chairs.

  • News Highlight

    Federal Homeland Security Grants Available

    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. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2005.

  • News Release

    Metro Panel Releases Final Report

    The Metro Funding Panel -- created by the COG Board of Directors to study alternative sources of funding for the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority, today released a report detailing recommendations for alternative sources for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA). Click here to download the report and key findings, or click "more" to read the press release.​

  • News Release

    Region's Air Quality Shows Improvement

    Air quality in the National Capital Region shows improvement, based on an analysis completed by the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC). According to a new analysis, the air quality trends indicate that the region is likely to meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) one-hour ozone standard by 2005.

  • News Release

    Inclusiveness Key to Economic Vitality of DC Region

    At the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) 2004 Annual Meeting, economic development expert Richard Florida told an audience of regional elected officials and specials guests that the future of the Washington region depends on attracting and retaining the most diverse population of workers possible.

  • News Release

    Bruce Williams, Stargazer Win COG Regional Awards

    During the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) 2004 Annual Meeting at the National Press Club, COG awarded Takoma Park Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Williams with the 2004 Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Public Service Award for his dedicated regional leadership.

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