News Release National Capital Region Shows Most Improved Air Quality in Over a Decade Sep 24, 2009 This year, there were only four days when ozone pollution reached unhealthy levels for people with lung ailments, children and senior citizens. In 2008, there were 17 such days.
News Release Alexandria City Manager Jim Hartmann Receives Leadership Award Sep 11, 2009 Hartmann was honored for helping foster collaboration among the region's leaders.
News Release Pledge to go Car Free on September 22 Sep 11, 2009 Commuter Connections invites area residents to join millions of other participants around the world and try taking transit, bicycling, walking, ridesharing and teleworking.
News Highlight COG, Regional Issues Featured on Mason Matters Sep 3, 2009 Montgomery County Councilmember Michael Knapp and COG Executive Director David Robertson appear on Mason Matters , a Fairfax County Government Channel show, hosted by COG Chairman Penelope Gross.
News Highlight Event Builds Awareness for Next Year's Census Aug 26, 2009 COG hosts Census in Schools regional kick-off.
News Highlight Column Features Recent COG/NCPC Meeting Aug 6, 2009 COG Chairman Penelope Gross, Obama Advisor Valerie Jarrett talk to The Washington Post about opportunities for federal-regional partnership.
News Highlight Experts, Officials Discuss Climate Change Adaptation Aug 4, 2009 COG report recommends developing a plan to address possible effects of climate change.
News Highlight COG's Climate, Energy, and Environment Policy Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting Jul 27, 2009 Chairman Jay Fisette led committee members in a discussion on the requirements for meeting recommendations of the National Capital Region Climate Change Report.
News Highlight Obama Administration Officials, Local and Regional Leaders Discuss Building a Stronger Federal-Regional Partnership Jul 21, 2009 Valerie Jarrett, Adolfo Carrion, and Xavier Briggs speak at a special COG/NCPC event.