July 7, 2021
Pennsylvania has transformed itself into an artistic haven, ushering in a wave of public art exhibits. In urban and deindustrialized neighborhoods, a growing presence of street art offers insight into each community’s past. What does street art encompass? Historical monuments, meticulous mosaics, and, the most popular medium of contemporary creators, […]
June 7, 2021
Summer Break? Not for us, in fact, June marks one of our busiest months! Summer means internships, and that means the Municipal Intern Program, Class of 2021, is busy working in our local communities and learning about local government. As a successful workforce development initiative, the Municipal Intern Program is […]
June 4, 2021
What is Juneteenth, you may ask? A holiday also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Liberation Day, and Jubilee Day, Juneteenth is a holiday enshrouded in mystery for many Americans. However, Juneteenth simply commemorates the day that the promise of freedom was finally fulfilled for the last enslaved Americans. The […]
June 2, 2021
Welcome our 2021 Municipal Internship Program (MIP) class! This year’s interns joined us on May 26th for the program’s virtual orientation and shared all of the unique projects happening this summer. MIP connects current college students to local government entities to provide hands-on experience and real-world education on municipal and […]
May 11, 2021
Every two years, the Pennsylvania Municipal Primary brings forth individuals eager to demonstrate their leadership as a local elected official. A role in public service is not to be undertaken lightly, but thanks to the vision of Allegheny County almost 40 years ago, Local Government Academy is here to support […]
May 11, 2021
FORE! Golf is in the Air and it’s time to register for Local Government Academy’s 2021 Promoting Excellence Golf Outing. Plan to join us on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course for what is an annual tradition for the local government community. Don’t miss your opportunity to […]
May 10, 2021
Welcome to the neighborhood Pat Conners, Executive Director of Quaker Valley Council of Governments! Encompassing a vibrant commercial corridor along the Ohio River Boulevard and charming residential neighborhoods, Quaker Valley COG (QVCOG) welcomes new leadership with the hiring of Patrick Conners as their Executive Director. As a graduate of the […]