BY Kevin Dippolito, PA-CO, PA-CEM, IAAI-CFI, Fire Chief/Fire Marshal/Emergency Management Director, Bristol Township Introduction On December 23, 2025, a natural gas–fueled explosion occurred with about 180 people inside a nursing…
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Flash Flood in Palmer Township Demonstrates the Need for Proactive Stormwater Program Funding and Management
BY Judy Lincoln, Senior Content & Digital Strategist, HRG, Inc. Imagine staring into a crater that’s 30 feet deep, 40 feet wide, and 60 to 80 feet long. That’s exactly…
Butler Township, Presidential Assassination Attempt
By Tom Knights, Manager, Butler Township On July 13, 2024, an assassination attempt was made on the life of then-former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally held in Butler,…
From Crisis to Control: Horsham Township’s Comprehensive Response to PFAS Contamination
By Michael Shinton, P.E., Executive Director, Horsham Land Redevelopment Authority When per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—often referred to as “forever chemicals”—were discovered in Horsham Township’s groundwater in 2014, local leaders…
Recovering From Natural Disaster: How Hellam Township is Mitigating Flood Risk and Improving Lives
By Sarah Smith, Assistant to the Township Manager, Hellam Township Flooding is a major concern for municipalities across Pennsylvania, and Hellam Township is no exception. The township, a mostly rural…
Weathering the Storm
Submitted by Kenn bennett, Communications Coordinator, Lancaster Clean Water Partners Lancaster County Municipalities Are Handling More Extreme Weather A summer thunderstorm that once dropped an inch of rain over several…
Royal Square Mural Park: Public Art, Revitalization, and Community Impact
Submitted by Josh Hankey, Chief Strategy Officer & Partner, Royal Square Development & Construction & Susan Scofield, District Coordinator, Royal Square District, York The Royal Square Mural Park, located in…
Gettysburg’s Tourism Identity: From Battlefield Memory to a Multi-Layered Visitor Economy
BY Jill Sellers, President & CEO, Main Street Gettysburg Few towns in the world are as closely tied to a single moment in history as Gettysburg. For more than 160…
Building Tourism Economy: A Framework for Putting Your Town on the Map
By Susan Schrack Wood, Director of Communications, The League “Our town can become a destination.” It is a statement uttered by many visionaries in towns and cities across America. Getting…
League Members Win Recognition in 2026 Governor’s Excellence Awards
Harrisburg, PA (April 22nd, 2026) The Pennsylvania Municipal League proudly congratulates its members for their excellent work and commitment to their local communities. Doylestown Township won the Governor’s Health and…