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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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How did a famous Mexican poet end up buried and forgotten in the Philadelphia suburbs?
By Rosa Cartagena via The Inquirer
March 27, 2023
President Teelucksingh’ Travels to Portugal’s World Heritage Sites
By Kitty Shi GPA President Zabeth Teelucksingh visited several World Heritage Cities in Portugal during the holiday season, including Elvas, Estremoz, and Evora.
March 17, 2023
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Refreshed With Facade Renovation
By Kimberly Hass via Hidden City
March 14, 2023
Global Philadelphia Association and Philadelphia International Airport Showcase Public Sustainable Development Goals Expo
Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) unveils new sustainable development goals exposition at the Philadelphia International Airport, Showcasing GPA's Work Towards and the History of Their SDG Campaign WHO: Produced by: Global Philadelphia Association (GPA)  Partners: Philadelphia International Airport Speakers:
March 14, 2023
In Germantown, history is happening
By Lee Stabert on February 14, 2023
February 23, 2023
Moravian Church Settlement Site Submitted As First Multi-National Nomination to World Heritage List
BETHLEHEM, PA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 01, 2023 Today, J. William Reynolds, Mayor of the City of Bethlehem, and Chair of the Bethlehem World Heritage Commission along with representatives of Bethlehem Area Moravians, Central Moravian Church, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, Moravian University, and Northampton County, confirmed that they have been advised that the United States has submitted a multi-country nomination to the World Heritage List.
February 3, 2023
West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative Growing Small Businesses with New Container Village
By Chloe Hunt West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative President, Jabari Jones, alongside Councilman Curtis Jones, brought to life a public market with refurbished shipping containers as spaces for small businesses.
February 1, 2023
Ascend Leadership Hosts a Fireside Chat with Director Jennifer Lin
By Kitty Shi On January 26, Global Philadelphia Association was invited to Ascend Leadership’s Lunar New Year Celebration at the Dim Sum House in Center City, Philadelphia. The celebration featured the documentary “Beethoven in Beijing” which was followed by a fireside chat with co-director Jennifer Lin. 
February 1, 2023
Yaffe’s Quick Trip to UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, the Taos Pueblo By Andrew Beers
By Andrew Beers Global Philadelphia Association sat down with Vice Chair Harold Yaffe to discuss his recent trip to the Taos Pueblo in New Mexico. Situated in the historic and artisan town of Taos, the Pueblo stands today as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in America. 
January 25, 2023
iHeartMedia Announces New Latino Radio Show in Philadelphia
By Andrew Beers This week, iHeartMedia Philadelphia announced the debut of “The Enrique Santos Show.” Hosted by Enrique Santos, this radio show will air weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Rumba 106.1, # 1 Para Reggaetón Y Variedad En Philadelphia.
January 10, 2023