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February 3, 2015

New Dates for Contemplating Governing

In an effort to reach as many candidates as possible, LGA has revised the  schedule for the 2015 Contemplating Governing program. Registered participants will begin courses at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 18, with a live-interactive webinar titled, “Tackling Candidate Red Tape.” All in-person sessions begin at 6 p.m., at the Green […]
January 28, 2015

Beaver County joins the Municipal Intern Program

Local Government Academy is pleased to announce that the Academy’s successful Municipal Internship Program has been extended to Beaver County, through the support of the Beaver County Commissioners and the Redevelopment Authority of Beaver County.  Read more here.      
January 28, 2015

2015 Municipal Intern Program is Underway!

Applications for 2015 Municipal Intern Program, which links undergraduate and graduate students with municipalities, authorities and Councils of Governments, for summer internship projects are now being accepted by the LGA. This year’s communities include Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties, all municipalities under Act 47 or participating in the state […]
January 28, 2015

Contemplating Governing starts in one week!

LGA’s 2015 Contemplating Governing course begins on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Green Tree Municipal Center. This three-part program is aimed at southwestern Pennsylvania residents who are considering running for and those who have declared their candidacy for local election. For more information, click 2015 Contemplating Governing.
January 21, 2015

Promoting Excellence Golf Outing Slated

The 2015 Promoting Excellence Golf Outing benefiting the Michael P. Lynch Scholarship Fund will be held May 14, 2015 at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course.  This annual event raises funds for communities facing economic difficulties to attend LGA programs at reduced and free cost.  Register today! 
January 20, 2015

Reminder! Fight Blight Brightly Starts Monday

Starting Monday, LGA’s online courses Fight Blight Brightly and Fight Blight Brightly-LITE will both be available. Based on the “From Blight to Bright,” handbook from the Pennsylvania Housing Alliance, Fight Blight Brightly offers reading materials, webinars and other resources to help municipalities fight the drain blight has on their communities. […]
January 13, 2015

Contemplating Governing

Contemplating Governing is a three-part program, which examines the nature of local government for those individuals thinking about running for office, as well as members of the general public who want to learn more about the Commonwealth’s various levels of local government. The 2015 program is being held Feb. 4, […]
January 13, 2015

January Academy Notes Available

Jan. 13, 2015 Check out Academy Notes for LGA news, programs and events. This month’s focus: Contemplating Governing. Click here to read Academy Notes.
January 7, 2015

Thank You Benefactors!

Many thanks to this years sponsors of Contemplating Governing!  If you haven’t responded to LGA’s invitation to Benefactors Luncheon at our new offices on January 30, 2015, please do so today!  You may contact Pam Barroso at 412.586.5659 Allegheny County Babst Calland Campbell, Durrant, Beatty, Palombo & Miller, P.C. Gateway […]
December 18, 2014

Welcome to the new website

LGA is pleased to be launching its new website.  Please work with us as we implement our new platform and let us know if you find any bugs.   Your feedback  and comments welcome!