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

Commuter Connections: Five decades of improving commuting in the DC region through innovation and incentives

Sep 26, 2024
For 50 years, Commuter Connections has served a vital role in metropolitan Washington, encouraging community members to make smarter commuting choices through a variety of programs and strategies aimed at reducing the number of people driving alone to work.
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New report exposes alarming economic impacts on DC region if faced with rater supply disruption

Sep 24, 2024
Today, the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) unveiled a new report highlighting the significant and dire financial consequences facing the Washington, D.C., region in the event of a disruption to the area’s water supply during a press conference held today with leaders from the greater Washington area.
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DMVMoves: Momentum builds toward new regional coordination on transit

Sep 23, 2024
At the DMVMoves Task Force meeting, area officials took another step forward in their effort to create a unified vision and sustainable funding model for the region’s transit network.
News Highlight

COG program awarded National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant for invasive species management

Sep 23, 2024
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awarded nearly $100,000 to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) to support invasive species management activities conducted by the National Capital Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (NatCap PRISM).
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Go car-free and win big: Join the movement!

Sep 19, 2024
Thousands of DC residents take the pledge to go car-free or car-lite for a day on Monday, September 23
TPB News

Gate Check: TPB shares results from the latest Washington-Baltimore Regional Air Passenger Survey

Sep 18, 2024
A summary of the general findings of the latest TPB Regional Air Passenger Survey of passengers traveling through Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
News Release

COG honors four local programs for leadership in climate and energy innovation

Sep 11, 2024
City of Bowie, DC Department of Energy and Environment, Prince William County Public Schools and District of Columbia Green Bank’s A-Peace Sustainable Affordable Housing honored
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Anacostia Watershed cleanup: COG receives nearly $1 million for new project to remove derelict vessels, large debris, and trash

Sep 9, 2024
Support provided by the NOAA Marine Debris Removal Program through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding
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DC region receives $3.9 million to expand electric vehicle charging network

Sep 4, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded $3.9 million to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) to support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The funding, provided through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program, will be used to advance the region’s ongoing initiatives to expand EV use through the development of a connected, efficient, and equitable charging network.
News Release

Code Orange unhealthy air forecast tomorrow, August 28, in the DC region

Aug 27, 2024
Code Orange unhealthy air forecast tomorrow, August 28, in the DC region.

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