The Power of Positive Thinking

February 23, 2011

Here is a podcast of an interview that Jeffrey Hatcher and I did with civic leaders in Statesville, NC. a 2009 All-America City. Speaking first is David Bradley, president of...

South Bend, Newsweek and being an All-America City Award finalist

February 16, 2011

The Observer, a student newspaper for Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College ponders the question of how South Bend, Indiana could appear on Newsweek’s recent list of dying cities in...

NCL President Joins the National Governing Board of Common Cause

February 11, 2011

Gloria Rubio-Cortés, president of the National Civic League and a veteran business, philanthropic and non-profit organization leader, has joined Common Cause’s National Governing Board. “Gloria’s background in civil rights, community...

Former NCL Boardmember Liane Levetan to receive award

February 7, 2011

Senior Connections, a home and community-based service organization in Atlanta, has announced that Liane Levetan, former CEO for DeKalb County (1993 – 2000) will receive the 2011  “Community Connections” Award....

Statesville’s “I Got a Feeling” video

January 31, 2011

“It was just for fun,” said Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh. “It’s not a promotional video. It’s not a marketing piece. It’s just Statesville folks having fun in their hometown.” Statesville,...

Ethnic Fest Held at Greeley, Colorado HIgh School

January 27, 2011

Greeley West High School students and staff members held their second annual EthnicFest this week. The student-led initiative featured a week of cultural learning experiences students, staff and the community...

Meet the National Civic League

January 25, 2011

Jeffrey Hatcher, our new intern, made this short video about NCL and the All-America City Award. The National Civic League: Meet the Staff from Jeffrey Hatcher on Vimeo.

NCR Issue on Sustainable Communities

November 15, 2010

It may be while before Congress addresses the critical issues of climate change and sustainability, but a growing number of communities across the country are applying their own approaches, and...

Ryan Lundquist

October 28, 2010

I figured the NCL might be interested in this.  Considering hoodies cost at least $10 and in many cases $12, $15 or $20, this drive represents a good $8,000+ in...

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