Since 1957, the Council of Governments has helped tackle metropolitan Washington’s biggest challenges, such as revitalizing the Potomac River, ensuring the Metro system was fully built, and strengthening emergency preparedness after 9/11. Throughout its history, the COG Board of Directors has been guided by leaders from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. It has also regularly recognized outstanding contributions by area leaders and partners through its Regional Awards.
The following video is a short history of the Council of Governments and the region it serves. It was produced for COG's 50th Anniversary in 2007 and narrated by local broadcast journalist Gordon Peterson.
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June 29, 2011
Three companies in metropolitan Washington – The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., B. F. Saul Company, and Clean Currents – were honored at the...
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May 17, 2011
To kick-off Foster Parent Appreciation Month, celebrated every May, nine outstanding foster families from around metropolitan Washington were honored at...
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December 8, 2010
Falls Church Vice Mayor Snyder, who served as TPB Chairman in 2010, wins Scull Award. Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers wins COG's Partnership...
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October 1, 2010
COG honors the region's animal care and control professionals and volunteers
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June 23, 2010
Companies range in size, but goals of programs – reducing emissions, congestion, and stress – are the same.