We are pleased to announce that the Municipal Reporter has won an Apex Award of Excellence! Look for the August Edition that focuses on Public Health in your Inbox next week!
Advocacy
2026 Capitol Conference Webinar Series: Legislative Update – Closing Out the 2025/2026 Session
Join League legislative staff for an update on Wednesday, September 2 at 11:30 a.m. The 2025/2026 legislative session will be ending November 30. With limited session days scheduled, the update will include an overview of current legislation concerning affordable housing, data centers, and skill games, among other topics of interest to local governments.
League Members: Please Make Your Voting Delegate Appointments
Voting Delegate appointments for The Municipal Leadership Summit are due Monday, August 31. Contact Kaitlin Errickson, Governmental Affairs Manager, at kerrickson@pml.org with any questions.
Membership
Don’t miss the opening session of the 2026 Municipal Leadership Summit, Oct. 7-10 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center! We’re kicking off the Summit with a conversation featuring Clarence Anthony, CEO of the National League of Cities, alongside League Executive Director John Brenner. This candid, fireside-style conversation will explore the issues, challenges and opportunities shaping municipal government today. Register today: PML.org/municipal-leadership-summit
Autumnwood Park Playground Build – Build Day is happening tomorrow! Looking forward to seeing everyone for this wonderful event!
Training
League Learning Academy – Join us for a Free Sneak Peek session and get a preview of the September courses and as an added bonus, attendees will receive a 10% discount on any course offered during September!
PCCA – Our first BCO101: Building Code Official Academy of the Academic year will be held August 24-28. There will be two Virtual Academies and three in person this year!
Business Leaders Network Spotlight
Verizon is working alongside communities to help everyone thrive in a connected world. We’re helping students, small businesses and families prepare for the future with access to tech, tools and free skills training. We’re providing individuals with the in-demand skills for in-demand jobs and fostering relationships with small businesses throughout our supply chain. We’re delivering a network-driven approach with investments in resilient technologies and partnerships that empower communities to prepare, respond and recover from disasters.
Verizon is here to meet your communications needs. Whether landline or wireless, Verizon can help. Just contact a member of our Pennsylvania government relations team:
Western and Central PA
Bill Carnahan
William.b.Carnahan@verizon.com
Eastern PA
Bob McGuckin
Robert.McGuckin@verizon.com
Philadelphia
St. Martin Torrence
st.martin.torrence@verizon.com
Upcoming Events
The League has many exciting events coming up for 2026, view all the new and exciting events that are coming your way!
See a few that are coming up soon:
Ferguson Township Playground Build – August 13-15 at Autumnwood Park, State College.
Municipal Leadership Summit – October 7-10 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.
News and Resources
USDA Funding for Public Bodies & Non-Profits – Infrastructure & Equipment Projects – USDA Rural Development is now accepting applications for FY2027 funding. Public Bodies and Non-Profits located in municipalities with 20,000 population or less are invited to reach out to our staff to see if your infrastructure and/or equipment projects qualify.
21st Century ROAD to Housing Hub – Have questions about the ROAD to Housing Act? NLC has created a resource collection to answer your questions. Learn more »
The PA Recreation & Park Society (PRPS) is seeking proposals for educational sessions to be presented at the 2027 Annual PRPS Conference & Expo, being held March 16-19 at Kalahari in the Poconos. This year’s theme is “Building Connections, Bridging Gaps,” and we are recruiting session proposals on industry hot topics and available session time slots. Deadline to submit proposals is August 30.
Insurance Trusts
Practical Mental Health Strategies for Local Leaders Prioritizing your mental health has never been more important. Taking care of yourself benefits not only you, but also your team, your organization, and the quality of your leadership. Learn strategies that will help you feel your best for your community. Learn more »
If you are not prioritizing your mental and physical health, please find ways to take care of you! You are important to your family and community and we appreciate your service!
