Updated: 11:22 AM EDT March 17, 2021
CARLISLE, Pa. The borough of Carlisle is one of 20 finalists chosen to compete to be named a National Civic League All-America City.
The Cumberland County borough is the only Pennsylvania municipality to make the list of finalists, joining cities like Richmond, Virginia; Englewood, Colorado; Kansas City, Missouri; and Dallas, Texas.
The full list of finalists is here.
The All-America City award has been given each year to 10 communities, dating back to 1949. It celebrates the work of communities in using inclusive civic engagement to address critical issues and create stronger connections among residents, businesses, and nonprofit and government leaders.