September 22, 2021
Elected Officials are expected to take a leadership role in representing their communities’ interests, and residents are demanding inclusive conversations. Proactively, municipalities are enacting ordinances that address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the belief that accessible policies lead to thriving communities. This webinar will describe why action is needed by […]
September 2, 2021
I love the end of summer for the bounty of fresh produce coming from my garden. As I enjoy the benefits, I also recognize the hard work and dedication necessary to have a successful garden and am reminded of our unique, capacity-building Municipal Intern Program. Both require monitoring, both require […]
September 1, 2021
From left to right: Steve Feller as the “Resident Complainer” during the 2015 Newly Elected Officials Course (NEOC), photographed with Board Member Ruthann Omer; Steve laughs in the 2015 NEOC audience; Kevin Flannery, Judith Miller, Chuddy Carless, and Steve pose together at […]
September 1, 2021
The American Rescue Plan is the third round of Economic Impact Payments, and the first for local governments with $350 billion dollars in emergency funding for state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to remedy rising costs and falling revenues due to COVID-19 crisis. While the U.S. Department of the Treasury […]
August 30, 2021
Join us for this special webinar to learn how communities across the state are tapping into the arts and engaging local creative professionals to create vibrancy and economic impact for post-COVID-19 recovery. Following the release of the report “Pennsylvania’s Creative Sector, From Impact to Opportunity,” our speakers and guest panelists […]
August 25, 2021
Dawn broke across the sky as Local Government Academy staff and volunteers arrived at the sprawling green of the Cranberry Highlands Golf Course. In the days leading up to our Annual Promoting Excellence Golf Outing, we had been biting our nails: Tropical Storm Fred was due to arrive right around […]
August 20, 2021
As the humid days of summer cool down, our 2021 Municipal Internship Program (MIP) comes to a successful conclusion. This year, we had 14 bright grads and undergrads join the program to represent a variety of municipal governments, development corporations, and councils of governments. The 26th cycle of MIP took […]
July 13, 2021
Over the past several weeks, we’ve dodged thunderstorms and endured the heat as we hopped across a few key locations within our region of Western Pennsylvania. The incredible work we’ve seen has inspired us. Our local governments and agencies are focusing on redevelopment in our neighborhoods and parks, focusing on […]
July 9, 2021
I open my eyes. The room is dark, and the halls are quiet. I lay still for a moment, my mind searching for some escape plan from what’s to come. With no realistic way out, I roll out of bed, put on shorts and a tee, and lace up my […]