News Highlight Spotlighting 5 initiatives to safeguard the region's environment during Earth Month Apr 24, 2025 In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, a global observance dedicated to environmental protection, and Earth Month, COG has been showcasing regional efforts to build climate resilience, clean up area rivers and waterways, and more.
News Highlight COG Board briefed on WorldPride DC 2025 event planning, safety Apr 15, 2025 At its April meeting, the COG Board of Directors received an update on the planning for WorldPride 2025 from Capital Pride Alliance Board President Ashley Smith and Executive Director Ryan Bos.
News Highlight COG hosts state legislators from across the DMV for first-ever event Apr 11, 2025 On April 10, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments hosted the Capital Caucus Reception in National Harbor in Prince George’s County, which brought together state legislative members, who represent the entire metropolitan Washington region.
News Highlight COG officials discuss impacts to regional economy from federal workforce cuts Apr 10, 2025 During this month’s COG Board of Director’s meeting, area business leaders joined elected officials from DC, Maryland, and Virginia on the board to discuss federal workforce cuts and their impact on the region’s economy.
News Highlight Video: Solving Homelessness as a Region Apr 8, 2025 Over the past 25 years, the region has made significant progress in addressing homelessness through annual Point-in-Time counts and new collaborations, using a data-driven, human-centered approach to connect more people to life-saving services and quickly return them to permanent housing.
News Release DC region traffic crashes killed 110 pedestrians and bicyclists in 2024 Apr 4, 2025 With the arrival of spring, the Street Smart campaign urges commuters to safely share the road
News Highlight DMVMoves Task Force sharpening its focus around key transit priorities The DMVMoves Task Force met to discuss Metro’s financial outlook Mar 31, 2025 The DMVMoves Task Force met to discuss Metro’s financial outlook and a revised proposal for managing its maintenance program while making targeted investments to improve service efficiency. The Task Force reviewed a new funding approach focusing on sustainable maintenance, modernization efforts like rail automation, and a regional bus priority program, with plans to finalize recommendations later this year.
News Highlight First responders honored for bravery following tragic crash near Reagan National Airport Mar 18, 2025 At the COG Board of Directors meeting on March 12, more than 130 first responders and officials from public safety agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations across the metropolitan Washington region were recognized by area elected officials for their service and bravery in responding to the tragic mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport on January 29.
News Release Statement on the Federal Spending Bill's Devastating Impacts on DC and the DMV Region Mar 12, 2025 The following is a statement by Rodney Lusk on behalf of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors regarding the current federal spending bill, which proposes severe cuts to the District of Columbia. Lusk, a Fairfax County Supervisor, serves as the Chair of the COG Board of Directors.
News Release Federal workforce changes: COG data dashboard provides holistic look at potential impact to the DMV region Mar 12, 2025 Area officials on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors were briefed today on regional impacts of federal workforce changes and resources available to support residents affected by these changes across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.