Local Government Academy

06/23/2026

The Municipal Internship Program provides paid summer internships to graduate and undergraduate students who want to work on real issues facing our communities every day.

With 18 capacity-building projects, the 2026 MIP class will have meaningful impact in municipalities across Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Washington counties!

06/19/2026

🌟 Local Government Academy Board Spotlight! 🌟

We want to highlight the amazing members of our Board of Directors and recognize the experience and leadership that they bring to the organization.

This week, we are featuring our Board Secretary Carrie Machuga, AICP!

Carrie is the Associate Project Manager, Planning & Communications at McCormick Taylor and has been a valued member of our board since 2023.

Thank you Carrie for your commitment to Promoting Excellence in Local Government!

06/19/2026

06/12/2026

🌟 Local Government Academy Board Spotlight! 🌟

We want to highlight the amazing members of our Board of Directors and recognize the experience and leadership that they bring to the organization.

This week, we are featuring our Past Board Chair Ruthann L. Omer!

Ruthann is the President/CEO at Omer Advisors, Inc. and has been a valued member of our board since 2005.

Thank you Ruthann for your commitment to Promoting Excellence in Local Government!

06/10/2026

Check your inbox! Today, Local Government Academy distributed our June newsletter!

Find out how Local Government Academy continues to provide opportunities for community leaders to build knowledge and strengthen skills even in the summer months.

Read the full newsletter here: https://www.localgovernmentacademy.org/from-the-executive-director-schools-out-but-the-academy-is-still-in-session/

06/09/2026

It’s that time of year again! We have the pleasure of hosting our annual Promoting Excellence Golf Outing! The 2026 outing will be held on Monday August 17th at South Hills Country Club!

Registration is open now!

The Promoting Excellence Golf Outing is held to raise money for the Michael Lynch Scholarship Fund, and to ensure that the Academy has the resources needed to provide non-partisan education to public officials and staff, regardless of ability to pay.

More information and registration can be found here: https://www.localgovernmentacademy.org/event/annual-promoting-excellence-golf-outing

06/05/2026

🌟 Local Government Academy Board Spotlight! 🌟

We want to highlight the amazing members of our Board of Directors and recognize the experience and leadership that they bring to the organization.

This week, we are featuring our Vice Board Chair Eric Chandler!

Eric is the Council President at Borough of Canonsburg and has been a valued member of our board since 2023.

Thank you Eric for your commitment to Promoting Excellence in Local Government!

06/05/2026

Check out this article about the Municipal Intern Program Intern, Kyle Radecki, and his project with The City of Lower Burrell! Cheers 🎉

https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/lower-burrell-taps-intern-for-business-outreach-hopes-to-improve-leechburg-road-corridor/

06/01/2026

Big changes are coming to Allegheny County, and your voice can help shape them. 🌎♻️💡

Allegheny County is creating its first-ever Climate Action Plan, and this is your chance to weigh in on the future of our communities.

Join the Department of Sustainability for a free, family-friendly community open house on Thursday, June 4. Meet the team behind the plan, share your ideas, enjoy a light dinner, and learn how your feedback will help guide future county programs and investments.

📌Department of Human Services Building, 1 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
🗓️Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏱️5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
🎤Remarks begin at 6:00 pm

Free to attend. Open to everyone. Dinner included. Help shape the future of Allegheny County.

Register here: https://us.openforms.com/Form/df9a7d37-ff6f-4a4b-b590-2608de3853ec

05/29/2026

🌟 Local Government Academy Board Spotlight! 🌟

We want to highlight the amazing members of our Board of Directors and recognize the experience and leadership that they bring to the organization.

This week, we are featuring our Board Chair Dan Santoro!

Dan is the Manager at Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and has been a valued member of our board since 2022.

Thank you Dan for your commitment to Promoting Excellence in Local Government!