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Historical Moravian Bethlehem: Nominee for a World Heritage Site

By Enya Xiang

The story of the modern United States might appear brief compared to the tales of ancient civilizations, yet rich history can be found right here in Pennsylvania. Historical Moravian Bethlehem, about an hour away from Philadelphia, is currently a nominee on the World Heritage List of UNESCO sites. 

News Type: 
ARTS & CULTURE
Topic: 
Emerging International Journalists Program
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History and Preservation

The United States of America announces its intention to rejoin UNESCO in July

Today, the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, gathered representatives of the Organization’s 193 Member States to inform them that the United States of America had officially notified her of its decision to rejoin UNESCO in July 2023, on the basis of a concrete financing plan.

News Type: 
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
Topic: 
In the News
Topic: 
Cultural Awareness
Topic: 
History and Preservation

17th Annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade

Date: 
6/17/2023 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 
6300 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
United States
See map: Google Maps

A day-long outdoor street festival that educates the community with a focus on the anti-slavery and abolitionist movements of yesterday and today – and elevates the historical significance of Juneteenth!

Event Type: 
Community Events
Topic: 
Community Development
Topic: 
Cultural Awareness
Topic: 
History and Preservation

Michael Kleiner Public Relations & Web Design

Contact Name: 
Michael Kleiner
Contact Phone Number: 
215-704-2397
Contact Email Address: 
kleinerpr@kleinerprweb.com
Website: 
http://www.michaelkleiner.com/

PUBLIC RELATIONS "Making the Unknown Known" Since 1999, Michael Kleiner Public Relations and Web Design have offered one-stop shopping for a consistent image through public relations and web site design. Their target audience includes authors, small businesses, non-profit community organizations and special events.

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Literature
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Emerging International Journalists Program
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Global Conversations
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GlobalPhilly™ 2015
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K-12 Education
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International Studies
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Professional Schools
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Cultural Awareness
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History and Preservation
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International Exchange
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International City Series
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Sports
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Global Philadelphia Association
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Welcome New Members
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Member Spotlight
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Philadelphia
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American (United States)

Mikael DeThyse

Mikael
DeThyse
Contact Information
Title: 
Secretary General
Address: 
Organization of World Heritage Cities
100 Quai Saint-André Bureau 140
Quebec, QC G1K 3Y2
Canada
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Website: 
Organization of World Heritage Cities

Born in Quebec (Canada), Mikhael De Thyse studied the history of architecture and urban planning at the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) and specialized at the Raymond Lemaire International Center for Conservation (RLICC – KUL, Leuven).

People Type: 
Business Person/Executive
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Cultural Awareness
Topic: 
History and Preservation
Topic: 
World Heritage

Chantal Westby

Chantal
Westby
Contact Information
Member

Chantal Westby was educated at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts located here in Philadelphia, PA. Born in France, she also earned a master’s degree from Parisian institution Haute Couture. Currently Ms. Westby resides near Philadelphia, over the last 18 years she has placed many of her great large canvas works upon the walls of her own chateau. The time has come to make some space for new beginnings and more masterpieces. We would like to show you her finest works and interested buyers, collectors, curators, and all walks of art life are invited to visit www.chantalwestby.com, to learn more and own a large original canvas or mixed media acrylic work of art perfected and inspired by the Ms. Westby herself.

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Arts and Culture
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Violence Against Women
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Civil Rights
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Democracy
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History and Preservation
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National Security
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International Exchange
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Other
Global Region: 
French
Global Region: 
North America
Global Region: 
American (United States)
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Canadian

World Heritage Week 2023

Date: 
5/19/2023 11:00am - 5/28/2023 5:00pm
Location: 
Various Locations Throughout Philadelphia
United States
See map: Google Maps

World Heritage Week is a celebration of the World Heritage City Designation of Philadelphia. The last Thursday of May is set as World Heritage Day by the city council.

In 2016, Mayor Jim Kenney created Philadelphia World Heritage Day on the last Thursday of May to celebrate Philadelphia's World Heritage City Designation. Today, we celebrate World Heritage Week with a selection of events to highlight Philadelphia's international heritages and communities.

Topic: 
Community Development
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History and Preservation
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Global Philadelphia Association

AMBIT ARCHITECTURE

Location: 
Headhouse Square
412 South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
See map: Google Maps
Contact Name: 
Jason Birl
Contact Phone Number: 
267-909-0004
Contact Email Address: 
info@ambitarchitecture.com / jason@ambitarchitecture.com
Website: 
http://www.ambitarchitecture.com

Formally trained as architects, Ambit’s partners individually specialize in interior design, lighting design, furniture design, design-build and visualizations.

Ambit also translates a background in historic renovation, restoration and custom-residential design into the larger scale of multi-family, commercial, and institutional work.

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Architecture and Design
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Global Philadelphia Association
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Welcome New Members
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Member Spotlight
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Other

AKA Rittenhouse Square

Location: 
AKA Rittenhouse Square
135 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Contact Phone Number: 
215-825-7000
Contact Email Address: 
rittenhousesquare@stayaka.com
Website: 
https://www.stayaka.com/aka-rittenhouse-square

AKA balances the style and hospitality of an intimate hotel with the space and comfort of a fully furnished luxury apartment. Designed for extended-stay comfort and luxury, AKA serviced residences offer exceptional design and unparalleled business, entertainment and lifestyle services in desirable metropolitan locations.

AKA Rittenhouse Square, located at the corner of 18th & Walnut Street in the most desirable neighborhood of Philadelphia, is footsteps from theatre, cafes, shopping, and cultural landmarks.

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Other
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Arts and Culture
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Business and Commerce
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Human Services
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International Relations
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International Exchange
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Science and Technology
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Global Philadelphia Association
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English/British
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North America
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American (United States)

The German Society of Pennsylvania

Location: 
611 Spring Garden Street
Philadephia, PA 19143
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Contact Name: 
Liesl Jandrey
Contact Phone Number: 
215-627-2332
Contact Email Address: 
info@germansociety.org
Website: 
https://www.germansociety.org/

The German Society of Pennsylvania seeks to foster good understanding between the peoples of the United States of America and Germany by maintaining an awareness of German culture and traditions, and by promoting the understanding of German and German-American contributions to the history, culture, economy, science, and technology of the United States. In pursuit of our mission, we:

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Nonprofit
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Global Crisis
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Human Rights
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Foreign Policy/Diplomacy
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Immigration/Refugees
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National Security
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International Exchange
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International City Series
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Global Philadelphia Association
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World Heritage
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Sister Cities
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Philadelphia
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Austrian
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German
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Swiss
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American (United States)