Events
November 1, 2022
This time, it isn’t our world-renowned hospitals advancing surgical techniques, the breakthrough in research competed by one of our many institutions of higher learning, our dominance in the energy sector, nor (sadly) one of our sports teams. No, this time news agencies and media outlets are hyper-focused on the potential […]
September 20, 2022
Local Government Academy is all about education. From our Municipal Intern Program, Newly Elected Officials Course, to our Technical Assistance services, education is central to what we do. We have an immense responsibility to put forth non-partisan, fact-based information to help local governments succeed, and we work diligently to maintain […]
September 19, 2022
Southwestern Pennsylvania has long been a powerhouse for industry and is attracting investments in an emerging energy sector – hydrogen energy. But how will this influence our region? Join stakeholders and local officials on October 4, 2022, for a free workshop, “Harnessing Hydrogen: Exploring Local & Regional Opportunities in Appalachia”, […]
August 19, 2022
The big day arrived with a clear, blue sky and a bright sunrise: a perfect day for golf. Local Government Academy’s staff, Golf Committee Members, and volunteers arrived at the sprawling green of the Cranberry Highlands Golf Course to greet and check in arriving golfers, who then made their way […]
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 […]
December 31, 2019
Mark your calendars: The date for our Annual Promoting Excellence Golf Outing is Thursday, May 14, 2020. Friends of the Academy who have joined us previously for the day of fun, skill competitions, and good food, should take notice that this date falls a week after our traditional date. The […]
August 13, 2019
To celebrate a year filled with milestones, Local Government Academy held its annual Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, August 8, at the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania. Our Executive Director, Joy Ruff, kicked off the festivities with an inspiring overview of the LGA’s legacy over the last 36 years, which set […]
August 13, 2019
Save the date! Pre-registration for the Newly Elected Officials Course begins September 9. Local Government Academy’s acclaimed Newly Elected Officials Course (NEOC) will once again provide in-depth training opportunities for elected officials new to their positions in November. NEOC is the go-to training for local government officials in the practice […]
May 22, 2019
May 9th dawned bright and clear, and the weather held out for the 2019 Promoting Excellence Golf Outing hosted by the Local Government Academy. This annual spring tradition is the 16th year that our sponsors and partners have joined together to help raise financial support for operations and educational programming […]
February 25, 2019
With this snow and ice, it’s hard to believe spring’s right around the corner, but it’s already time to start thinking golf. Sponsorship opportunities are now open. Head over here to see how you can support Excellence in Local Government, and sign up for a sponsorship by March 12 to have […]