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Jan 10, 2005

Grants are now available through the 2005 Homeland Security Grant program at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice in the District of Columbia. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2005.

Jan 6, 2005

The Metro Funding Panel -- created by the COG Board of Directors to study alternative sources of funding for the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority, today released a report detailing recommendations for alternative sources for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA). Click here to download the report and key findings, or click "more" to read the press release.​

Dec 15, 2004

Air quality in the National Capital Region shows improvement, based on an analysis completed by the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC). According to a new analysis, the air quality trends indicate that the region is likely to meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) one-hour ozone standard by 2005.

Dec 15, 2004

New data presented at today’s National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) meeting indicates an increase in one-way commuting distances over the past three years.

Dec 8, 2004

At the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) 2004 Annual Meeting, economic development expert Richard Florida told an audience of regional elected officials and specials guests that the future of the Washington region depends on attracting and retaining the most diverse population of workers possible.

Dec 8, 2004

During the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) 2004 Annual Meeting at the National Press Club, COG awarded Takoma Park Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Williams with the 2004 Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Public Service Award for his dedicated regional leadership.

Nov 22, 2004

Alcohol-related traffic fatalities, injuries and crashes are all on the rise in the Washington-metropolitan area according to a preliminary report released by the non-profit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP).

Nov 17, 2004

The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) today endorsed regional transportation plans that include the Intercounty Connector (ICC).

Nov 8, 2004

COG is launching a radio campaign to keep citizens informed about recycling options in the metropolitan area.

Nov 5, 2004

During its annual meeting, Clean Air Partners honored outstanding employers and individuals in the Baltimore-Washington region such as Prince George County and Montgomery County for their clean air initiatives and their participation in the Air Quality Action Days program.