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.

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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

News Highlight

Hunger Action Month raises awareness of food insecurity in region

Sep 29, 2023
September is Hunger Action Month in the United States, drawing renewed attention to region-wide efforts to reduce food insecurity and improve access to healthy, fresh foods for all in metropolitan Washington.
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COG statement on the looming federal government shutdown

Sep 29, 2023
A statement by Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors Chair Kate Stewart in response to the impending federal government shutdown. Stewart is a Montgomery County Councilmember.
News Highlight

At water quality forum, officials focus on value of community engagement

Sep 27, 2023
At the 12th Annual Chesapeake Bay and Water Quality Forum, leaders at every level of government—federal, state, and local officials—gathered to discuss the status of the Chesapeake Bay restoration and local water quality efforts.
News Highlight

COG statement on WMATA financial update

Sep 26, 2023
The following is a statement by COG Board of Directors Chair and Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart in response to the WMATA financial update to be presented on Thursday, September 28.
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Region's leaders set sights on solar, renewable energy to advance climate goals

Sep 21, 2023
At its September meeting, area officials on the COG Board of Directors were briefed on three initiatives within the region to expand the use of solar energy. Representatives from the Montgomery County Green Bank (MCGB), DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU), and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) shared details of their respective projects and discussed opportunities and challenges related to increased adoption of solar energy in the region.
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Thousands of D.C. area residents pledge to go car free on September 22

Sep 21, 2023
Participants coming together in support of reducing traffic and improving air quality on Car Free Day 2023
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Join the movement towards a greener future, take the pledge and go car free with Commuter Connections

Sep 14, 2023
Enter to win prizes by taking the pledge to go car free or car lite on Friday, September 22
TPB News

July 2023 TPB meeting recap: MD Transportation Alternatives projects, freight plan update

Sep 13, 2023
The TPB approved Maryland Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside projects, a Virginia TIP amendment, the draft regional freight plan update, and the September 22 Car Free Day Proclamation.
News Highlight

National Capital Region officials promote 2023 National Preparedness Month

Sep 7, 2023
The 2023 theme is “Take Control 1, 2, 3,” which focuses on preparing older adults for disasters.
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Local officials support increased federal return-to-work

Aug 31, 2023
In a letter signed by 23 of the region’s city and county managers to U.S. Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young, leaders on COG's Chief Administrative Officers Committee offered insights into lessons learned as local jurisdictions implemented their own hybrid and flexible work schedules for eligible employees.

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