News Highlight COG Board Member Bruce Williams honored by Equality Maryland Jun 1, 2008 Takoma Park Mayor and COG Board Member Bruce Williams was honored with an award by Equality Maryland at its 7th Annual Night Out for Equality.
News Highlight Outstanding Foster Parents Honored May 19, 2008 COG and the Freddie Mac Foundation honor region's foster parents at 6th annual gala.
News Release 2008 Bike To Work Day Attracts 7,000 Cyclists From Around Region May 16, 2008 Despite the rain, scores of bicyclists pedaled their way into 26 “pit stops” across the D.C. region, Friday, May 16, 2008, to support Bike to Work Day (BTWD) 2008.
News Release COG’s Report on Homelessness Reveals Number of Homeless Individuals Relatively Unchanged; Emphasizes Need for “Housing First” Approach May 14, 2008 COG's Homeless Services Planning and Coordination Committee released its 8th Homeless Enumeration Report.
News Release Commuter Connections Free Services Provide Relief from High Gas Prices May 1, 2008 There’s a quick and practical remedy for high gas prices: visit CommuterConnections.org to find ways to save money and time getting to work each day. It’s free and easy to register and there are no commitments.
News Release Leaders Gather for Pedestrian Safety Workshop Apr 29, 2008 Educating motorists and pedestrians, enforcing traffic laws and better engineering of vehicles and roadways are just some of the solutions regional leaders are proposing to help improve pedestrian safety.
News Release TPB Approves Backup Plan in Case NVTA Funds Aren't Restored Apr 16, 2008 The Transportation Planning Board (TPB) approves backup plan in case NVTA funds aren't restored.
News Release Officials to Public: Region's Drinking Water is Safe Apr 9, 2008 Experts Discuss Effects of Pharmaceuticals, Other Chemicals on Water Supply at COG Meeting.
News Release COG helps launch first Litter Enforcement Week Apr 2, 2008 MWCOG Public Safety Policy Committee Chair Terry Seamens of Takoma Park speaks at Litter Enforcement Week kick-off event.
News Release Regional Drought "Watch" Lifted Apr 2, 2008 Citizens, businesses encouraged to continue using water wisely.