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Federal Workforce in Washington Region Hits 30-Year Low Amid Job Losses

By Uriah Kiser

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) reported via its Regional Economic Monitoring System that the Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area lost 54,500 federal jobs from May 2025 to May 2026, part of a broader decline of 100,500 total jobs. Federal employment dropped from 375,800 in January 2025 to 312,500 by May 2026, the lowest level in three decades.

The region’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.9 percent while the professional and business sector also shed jobs, highlighting ongoing federal workforce reductions impacting Northern Virginia’s economy.

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COG Director: Don’t Expect Metro to Expand to Prince William Anytime Soon

By Uriah Kiser
Clark Mercer, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Despite renewed interest in expanding Metro to Prince William County, the region’s top transportation planner says it’s unlikely anytime soon.

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Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Extends Drought Watch for DC Region

By Dalila Conde

COG suggests water-saving tips such as limiting lawn watering, reducing shower time, fixing leaks, and washing full loads of laundry. While water supplies are currently adequate, COG emphasizes monitoring of the Potomac River and is prepared to release water from reservoirs if needed. For more water-saving guidance, residents can visit mwcog.org/wisewater.

Washington, DC (Nov. 7, 2024) – Metropolitan Washington remains under a Drought Watch, following several months of low rainfall with dry conditions expected to continue throughout the fall and winter months. The Drought Watch was enacted in July by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG). Area city and county managers were advised yesterday, November 6, that officials on COG’s Drought Coordination Technical Committee met last week and recommended keeping the region under the Drought Watch.

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America Recycles Day – Take the “I Recycle” Pledge through Nov. 20

By Aya Karouane
[Photo courtesy of Prince William County]

Press Release:

On Nov. 15, Prince William County will join communities nationwide to celebrate America Recycles Day (ARD). ARD, an initiative of Keep America Beautiful, has been an annual awareness campaign dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States since 1997.

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