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As we embark on a brand-new year filled with possibilities, challenges, and opportunities for growth, the Local Government Academy is delighted to kick off 2024 with a sense of optimism and determination. With the start of every year comes the tradition of setting resolutions – a time-honored practice of reflecting […]

Election day has come and gone, which means welcoming in a new cohort of officials who have made the commitment to improving their communities through public service. It is in that spirit that we are proud to emphasize that the 2023-2024 Newly Elected Officials Course Registration is now open! The […]

The Newly Elected Officials Course is our largest and oldest educational initiative, first offered in 1984! The Course, which kicks off on Saturday, December 2, 2023, features Saturday in-person classes with credential instructors who will address the wide-ranging responsibilities of elected officials in Pennsylvania. In each session, you can expect […]

As the summer sun sets and the scent of freshly sharpened pencils fills the air, it’s that time of the year again – Back to School season! Here at the Local Government Academy, after wrapping up a busy August with the conclusion of the 2023 Municipal Intern Program, this season […]

In the online world of media, it can be difficult to keep up with all the avenues for posting, promoting, and communicating that exist for engaging with constituents. What to use? When to use it? And how to use it? To boost our professional presence, Local Government Academy has a […]

Summer is kicking off to a great start and it makes sense that our programs are heating up as well! The 2023 Municipal Intern Program is well under way, and we took it to another level with the Interns and the Placement Site supervisors, pushing their comfort zone with this […]

Here in Western Pennsylvania, we have a huge variety of municipalities with staff dedicated to enhancing quality of life for residents and making summer as fun as possible. Look no further than Dormont, which maintains “the largest outdoor pool in Pennsylvania,” a historic landmark that plays a central role in […]

As summer approaches, I begin to think about relaxing on a hot summer day with a good book to read. I enjoy reading all types of books from biographies to historical fiction, but I can never say no to a good mystery. The intrigue, the secrets, and the elusive nature […]

Looking at Pennsylvania and the country over the past several years, it is important to take time to recognize the efforts of our local government officials, especially considering the uncertainties that occurred with the Covid-19 pandemic and larger regional changes impacting our communities. Many of these individuals are dedicated public […]

Spring is here and this year that means municipal elections! If you know that, then you should know this: Local Government Academy is busy planning for the 2023-2024 Newly Elected Officials Course! But in the meantime, the best part of year is happening now! Spring means Spring Break for some, […]