EIJP News

On June 6, The American Swedish Historical Museum (1900 Pattison Ave.) celebrated "National Sweden Day," by offering free admission. Visitors discovered a world of historical treasures, learning experiences and ties to Philadelphia that they never imagined.

On June 19, established and prospective members of the United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia held their annual meeting at the University of Pennsylvania's Carriage House (3907 Spruce St.) In addition to member business, they invited leadership from the United Nations Association of the United States and the Global Philadelphia Association to discuss the city's World Heritage Project.

The Free Library of Philadelphia recently added a Culinary Literacy Center to their Parkway Central location (1901 Vine St.) With this addition, the Library will offer culinary literacy classes to aspiring chefs and lessons in reading, math and science to local children.

Philadelphia has been bolstering their transportation options left and right, introducing a bike share program, additional SEPTA services and offerings on the waterfront. These things are not just good for residents, they're good for the city's international profile.

On May 20, the University City Science Center (3711 Market St.) hosted David Good for a presentation in their "Lunch for Hungry Minds" series. Good is a student at East Stroudsburg University whose father, an anthropologist, met his mother while researching her indigenous village in the Amazon.

PHILADELPHIA, PA- The Global Philadelphia Association announced its support of the first-ever Immigrant Heritage Month by partnering with the non-profit Welcome.us initiative working to gather and share inspirational stories of American immigrants. Through this partnership to promote Immigrant Heritage Month, both GPA and Welcome.us recognize and celebrate the value of immigrants in our Nation and in Philadelphia region. Mayor Michael Nutter is an honorary board member of Welcome.us among celebrities, athletes, faith, civic, and other political leaders.

"Bartram's Boxes Remix," an exhibition presented by the Center for Art in Wood, displays works made from or inspired by the natural specimens of Bartram's Garden. The garden was established in the 18th century by Philadelphia botanist John Bartram and exists today as the oldest surviving botanic garden in North America.

Pa. state Rep. Steve McCarter recognizes Philadelphia's efforts to become the first World Heritage City in the United States. "The Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC) is an association comprised of select cities from around the world, and the 250 OWHC members include such internationally recognized cities as Paris, Brussels and Warsaw.

Coming to the United States for the first time, the World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment 2014 will be hosted in Philadelphia from June 16 to 18. The event will bring expanding companies and regions with an interest in growing their international economic profile together, along with special guests, conferences and seminars.