Pennsylvania Municipal League

08/31/2026

Catch Our E-bike and E-scooter session at the upcoming Municipal Leadership Summit October 7-10!

🏛️ There are currently four bills in the PA Legislature proposing regulations for e-scooters and e-bikes:
📜 HB 1633 – reinstates Pittsburgh’s shared scooter program and allows third class cities the option to implement their own programs
📜 SB 1008 – statewide regulation of personal e-scooters on state and local roads
📜 SR 322 – calls for a study to determine appropriate updates to e-bike regulations
📜 HB 2703 – defines e-bikes and allows local regulation of where they are permitted and fines for illegal use

👉 Register now at: https://www.pml.org/municipal-leadership-summit/municipal-leadership-summit/

08/28/2026

The City of York dedicates street in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on the anniversary of his "I Have A Dream" speech.

08/27/2026

Lead with purpose. Lead with impact.

Join the League Learning Academy for Leadership With A Purpose, a free webinar exploring leadership styles, team building and purposeful leadership in municipal government.

📅 September 2 | 9-10 a.m.
💻 Live online via Zoom
🎟️ Free

Learn more and register: https://www.pml.org/event/leadership-with-a-purpose-webinar/

08/26/2026

Ready to take your local government leadership skills to the next level?

The Foundations in Local Government Leadership Certification Program, offered by the Pennsylvania Municipal League in partnership with Penn State University, provides practical training designed for elected/appointed officials, municipal staff and aspiring local government leaders.

With 10 courses, flexible learning options and a special $95-per-course pilot rate for League members, this is a great opportunity to invest in your professional development.

📚 Learn more & register now at: https://www.pml.org/training-development/foundations-in-local-government-leadership-certification-program/

08/24/2026

Governor Shapiro signed an Executive Order on August 18 requiring data center developers to uphold strict standards if they want to operate in Pennsylvania.

Learn more at: https://www.pa.gov/governor/topics/data-centers

08/21/2026

Congratulations to West Norriton Township for achieving Gold Certification through the Sustainable PA program!

This recognition highlights the township’s commitment to building a more sustainable, resilient and vibrant community through meaningful local action.

Interested in learning how the Sustainable PA program helps Pennsylvania municipalities advance sustainability and earn recognition for their efforts? Explore the program, strategies and resources at https://sustainablepa.org/

08/20/2026

Meet our Closing Keynote: Amy Zeigler!

Amy will join us at the 2026 Municipal Leadership Summit to share her unique perspective on Hershey’s history, community and the stories that help shape its future.

As Senior Director of The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue, Hershey Gardens and Hershey Community Archives, Amy brings nearly three decades of experience preserving and sharing the history of Hershey and its community.

📅 October 7–10
📍 Hershey Lodge & Convention Center

👉 Learn more & register: https://www.pml.org/municipal-leadership-summit/municipal-leadership-summit/

08/19/2026

“Compassionate Clear-Out.” What does that actually mean?

In our premiere episode of ENGAGED With The League, City of York Mayor Sandie Walker explains the thinking behind the city’s approach to homelessness and the challenges of balancing compassion, public safety and the needs of the community.

🎥 Watch the conversation with Mayor Walker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBMO9dcXglc

In the premiere episode of ENGAGED With The League, we sit down wit...

08/17/2026

Another playground finished! League staff, our municipal members, KABOOM!, and Ferguson Township volunteers all worked this weekend to build a new community-led playground.