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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.

Oct 20, 2004

Members of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) joined people with disabilities from across metropolitan Washington and members of the media to raise awareness about the important role accessible transportation plays in getting people with disabilities to work.

Oct 12, 2004

At the Senior Executive's Forum on Telework in Tysons Corner, area business leaders and elected officials urged their peers to embrace telework, tying their enthusiasm to personal experience and newly-released figures from the 2004 State of the Commute survey.

Sep 30, 2004

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, along with the Greater Washington Board of Trade and the Federal City Council, appointed 13 experts to serve on a panel established to research funding options for the region’s public transit system.

Sep 29, 2004

A diverse group of about 500 people dedicated to combating gang activity participated in a Regional Gang Summit organized by COG and co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Arlington County Police Department, and COX Communications.

Sep 9, 2004

Local governments and organizations across the National Capital Region will sponsor community events and distribute information on preparing for emergencies to mark September as National Preparedness Month.