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GLOBAL NEWS FROM PHL

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Consult the pages below for news about international affairs in the region and the activities of the organizations, businesses, people, and communities that contribute to the global character of Philadelphia.  

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Global Philadelphia Members Honored as "Creative Connectors"
In 2006, Leadership Philadelphia began its Connectors project to highlight and celebrate the tremendous leadership that happens in the Greater Philadelphia region. This year, Leadership Philadelphia compiled a list of the top 76 Creative Connectors, members of the local arts and culture community who are creating opportunities for Philadelphia residents to share in cultural and artistic activities, and who are also helping to bring national and international attention to the City.
October 12, 2011
Advancing Care Through Innovative Techniques: CHOP's Interventional Radiology Program
The Interventional Radiology (I.R.) Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia — one of the largest in the world — offers an extensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, many of which are unavailable elsewhere. Our team provides expert care for patients ranging from neonates through adolescents.
October 12, 2011
Tools for International Exchange and Communication
Gestures, recommended by the International Visitors Council President, Nancy Gilboy, offers guidance on the international language of body language.
October 6, 2011
Philadelphia International Airport Receives Expansion Funds
The Inquirer reports that the FAA will pay $466.5 towards expansion of Philadelphia International Airport. The federal funds will be dispensed over 16 years, beginning in fiscal 2012.
October 4, 2011
"Residents, Know Your History," Pagon Writes
This month's International City article comes to you from Nicholas Pagon, a Global Philadelphia member. 
October 4, 2011
Delaware River Dredging Project to Proceed
Steve Wray, of The Economy League, supports funding to deepen the Delaware River channel. Read more about the project and Pennsylvania's support in this article written by John Barna for the Gloucester County Times.
September 28, 2011
Support Young Philly Leaders: Vote on Pepsi Refresh, Through October 5!
Women's Campaign International on Pepsi Refresh! Support WCI's Global Advocacy and Leadership Series. Help girls who lead become women who lead. Voting open through October 5!
September 27, 2011
“Use Philadelphia International Airport,” says Tom Morr of Select Greater Philadelphia
Tom Morr offers insights into establishing non-stop air service between Philadelphia and Far East destinations.
September 21, 2011
Penn Park Opens, Connects University of Pennsylvania with Center City
The University of Pennsylvania offers pedestrians a connection to Center City through Penn Park, a newly-constructed 24-acre park. Penn Park, which combines a former postal service parking lot with university property, is bounded by Walnut and South Sts. to the north and south, and rail tracks to the east and west.
September 20, 2011
CHOP's Genome Center Contributes to Large International Gene Study of MS
The Center for Applied Genomics at CHOP contributed important pediatric data to the largest-ever genetic study of multiple sclerosis, published on August 11 in the journal Nature.
September 20, 2011