A Call for Civility
OP-EDJohn S. BrennerExecutive Director – Pennsylvania Municipal League As we mark the fifth anniversary of the insurrection that took place on January 6, 2021, let us pause and reflect, not…
Addressing Political Threats as a Public Official
Submitted Peter J. Halesey, Esq., Campbell Durrant, P.C., League Business Leaders Network Member The past several years have seen a marked increase in threats of violence against public officials. Unfortunately,…
Balancing Safety and Trust: Law Enforcement’s Role in Preventing Political Violence
Submitted by Aspirant Consulting Group, League Business Leaders Network Member In recent years, local government meetings have become flashpoints for emotion and, at times, hostility. Elected officials across Pennsylvania have…
The Dangers of Aggressive Driving and Road Rage
By Kim Smith, PennDOT District 3 Safety Press Officer Speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors are among the leading factors of highway crashes and fatalities in Pennsylvania. Often, when people…
Beyond Bad Behavior: Is Violence an Addiction?
By Susan Schrack Wood, Director of Communications, The League For centuries, society has viewed violence primarily as a moral failing or a criminal choice. However, research studies in neuroscience and…
Prevention & Response: The Search for Common Ground
By Susan Schrack Wood, Director of Communications, The League In such a polarized time period, with so many forces working to pull people apart in order to garner “likes” and…
Building Trust Before Crisis: A Mayor’s Perspective on Strengthening Community Resilience in Lewisburg
By Mayor Kendy Alvarez, Lewisburg Borough Lewisburg often appears to be the quintessential rural small town—especially as winter approaches and downtown glows under holiday lights. Our annual tree lighting ceremony,…
Proactive Resilience: A Strategic Framework for Community Trauma Response
By Kate Nelson, Strong Cities Network / Former City of Boise Deputy Chief of Staff In the modern landscape of municipal governance, city leaders face a daunting paradox. We are…
Healing in the Public Square: Greenway and Blueway Spaces as Civic Infrastructure
How nature can defuse rage, restore trust, and renew community across Pennsylvania By Gene Veno, Director of Government Affairs and Public Advocacy at The Susquehanna River Basin Commission As persistent…
League Learning Academy Launches to Empower Local Government Officials
Submitted by Candice Heyward, Director of Training and Professional Development, The League Creating a training program for municipal officials can be uniquely challenging due to the wide range of roles,…
Leaders Unite in Erie: 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit Marks Milestone Anniversaries and Unprecedented Success
We are thrilled to share that the 2025 Annual Municipal Leadership Summit was a resounding success! Held from Wednesday, October 1 to Saturday, October 4, the event drew an impressive…
Memorable Moments at The League
BY Susan Schrack Wood, Director of Communications, The League Rick Schuettler – Schuettler Centerfor Municipal Development Serving the League since 2001 A Memorable and Challenging Evening… Travel was a necessary…