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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COG's annual Economic Trends in Metropolitan Washington and Commercial Construction Indicators reveal significant growth in regional jobs and home sales, as well as a significant increase in the amount of new retail building space under construction.
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Last week, COG Board Vice President Penelope Gross was elected to the National Association of Regional Councils Board and COG Vice Chair Judith ("J") Davis was re-elected to the Maryland Municipal League Board.
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For the past seven years, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has been honoring employers for voluntarily initiating and promoting alternative commuter programs.
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A new report approved by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors reveals a slight increase in the number of area residents who are chronically homeless, and establishes new methods for providing better data and tracking solutions for homelessness in the region.
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More than half of the region’s workforce cannot afford to pay the average rental price for apartments or homes in metropolitan Washington , according to a new report by the Washington Area Housing Partnership (WAHP).
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An estimated 4,400 residents of the National Capital Region participated in “Bike to Work Day” to promote a healthy and environmentally-friendly commuting alternative that reduces road congestion. The event drew 1,400 more riders than it did last year.
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COG and the Freddie Mac Foundation honored hundreds of foster parents from the metropolitan Washington region during its second annual gala tribute to Foster Parent Appreciation Month in May. The event was an opportunity for elected officials to thank the many people who open their homes and give of their hearts to help children grow, achieve and become good citizens.
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The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) voted to include Maryland ’s Intercounty Connector (ICC) this year when it evaluates how the region’s transportation plan will affect the area’s air quality. Officials from jurisdictions around the region took a position on moving Maryland ’s ICC forward in the planning process.
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National Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Council Chair Bruce Williams joined senior Congressional leaders, top Department of Homeland Security officials, and leading business executives at Equity International's Capitol Hill Homeland Security Technology Showcase.
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The Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC) approved its revised air quality plan, paving the way for state air agencies to submit the plan to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval. The move followed a 30-day period for public comment that ended in January.
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