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's Podcast: Think Regionally

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COG's podcast, Think Regionally, raises awareness about metropolitan Washington's biggest challenges and focuses on solutions. The podcast, which is hosted by former Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney, features 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.

Visit the podcast page.


Newsroom Archives

  • News Release

    Solar Power, Green Buildings Making D.C. Region More Sustainable

    Area governments, businesses, and utilities in metropolitan Washington are implementing a number of green initiatives that are enhancing the region’s sustainability and prosperity according to the Climate and Energy 2012 Progress Report.

  • Region Forward Blog

    Q&A: Mary Hynes Arlington County Board Member

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    Mary Hynes was first elected to the County Board in 2007. Prior to that she served for 12 years as an Arlington School Board member. Hynes is also an active leader at the regional level. She is the Chair of the Council of Governments’ Region Forward Coalition the public-private group leading the effort to implement COG’s vision for the region’s future. She is also a member of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) Board the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission’s Exe​

  • News Highlight

    In Memoriam: COG Honors the Life of Karin Foster

    With great sadness, the Council of Governments and staff honor the life of Karin Foster, who passed away on September 30. Ms. Foster handled freight-related issues and served as the primary liaison to regional freight stakeholders during her 6-year tenure as a member of the Council's staff. She was a diligent, enthusiastic, and steadfast worker, a highly respected colleague, and a reliable friend.

  • Region Forward Blog

    COG Convenes the Region to Focus on Transportation Priorities Activity Centers Part 1

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    At 2013 COG event DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson addresses participants at the National Press Club as part of a panel consisting of Bowie Councilman Todd Turner and Arlington Councilwoman Mary Hynes.

    On September 27 many of metropolitan Washington’s elected officials business leaders and regional planners got together for a frank conversation about the future of the region’s economy. The full-day dialogue – called “Economy Forward: Shaping the Future of the Region” – was helped by the use of computers and voting key pads to guide the participants as they discussed transportation and land-use needs in localities from Frederick MD to Prince William VA.

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