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May 12, 2016

Based on a new analysis of millions of online job postings, the new Trends in Workforce Demand Report by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) reveals the top occupations in greatest demand, the fastest growing industry sectors, and the skills and education needed for the top jobs.

May 11, 2016

According to an annual report by COG, there are 12,215 homeless individuals living in the area – a 5 percent increase (or 592 people) from the 2015 count. The report, Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington, contains the results of the 16th annual count of the region’s homeless population—a one day “snapshot” of people living within nine area jurisdictions.

May 11, 2016

Foster parents from 10 jurisdictions across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia were honored by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors as the region’s 2016 Foster Parents of the Year.

May 9, 2016

Bike to Work Day 2016 organizers, Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), have partnered with area organizations to increase participation in the annual event by women and minorities, two groups that have been previously underrepresented.

May 6, 2016

Following today’s Metrorail repair plan (SafeTrack) announcement by General Manager Paul Wiedefeld, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) encourages area commuters to visit Commuter Connections for information on transitioning to other travel options while portions of the Metrorail system begin to undergo intensive work.

May 6, 2016

In the wake of WMATA General Manager’s release of his draft plan to address Metro safety and reliability issues, COG Board Chairman Roger Berliner offered his strong support for the GM’s plan.

May 4, 2016

Transportation Planner Nicole McCall has led COG’s effort to analyze job posting data to determine what occupations are in greatest demand in the region, and the skills and education needed by workers to fill those jobs. This new data source will be used to help better prepare workers and develop more robust workforce development programs in the region.

May 2, 2016

COG will host two international fellows, one from Vietnam and one from Singapore, from May 2 to May 27, through the International City County Management Association’s Professional Fellows Program (PFP) funded by the U.S. Department of State.

Apr 27, 2016

This Saturday, April 30, the public is encouraged to safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications at over 50 locations throughout metropolitan Washington, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a nationwide event to promote the safe disposal of expired and unwanted medications.

Apr 26, 2016

One of the most interesting findings from a recent TPB analysis of regional travel trends is that while the area’s population has grown in recent years, travel by car and transit has stayed more or less steady. According to the researchers behind the analysis, the main reasons lie in shifting demographics and how we use technology.