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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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Expanding Philadelphia’s Global Footprint to India: Lessons from Eisenhower Fellow Drew Bergman

Philadelphia is a city of great historic significance whose legacy continues through individuals like Drew Bergman, dedicated to expanding Philadelphia’s global footprint. As an Eisenhower Fellow, Bergman embarked on a life-changing journey to India, where he explored innovative community-driven mental health solutions and global engagement strategies.

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GPA team gets a tasty preview of ACANA’s new Africatown Food Tour

On most afternoons, the staff at Simply Good Food enjoys the calm after a busy morning at their bustling, family-owned diner — a fixture of Southwest...

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Grand-Bassam: Ivory Coast’s Cultural and Historic Heart

Just over an hour from Abidjan lies a city with stories etched into every street, wall, and wave. Grand-Bassam, the first capital of Côte d’Ivoire...

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‘This is nothing new’: Annual Johnson House Juneteenth Festival celebrates Black unity, perseverance

In the early afternoon of June 14, as rain trickled down onto North Philadelphia’s Germantown Avenue, organizers scrambled to cover their sound...

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PHL World Heritage Week 2025: Celebration grows for 10th anniversary

Global Philadelphia Association (GPA), in collaboration with several community partners, celebrated the city's 10th annual World Heritage Week this...

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Celebrating a Decade as North America’s First World Heritage City

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Philadelphia’s designation as North America’s first World Heritage City, the Global Philadelphia Association...

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Philadelphia Celebrates New Pope, Villanova Alumnus and Global Leader

Philadelphia has energetically celebrated the appointment of Pope Leo XIV, an American and Villanova University alumnus. Born in Illinois, Robert...

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The Future of Workforce Equity and Development: Travel Perspectives with Senzwa Ntshepe

Rooted in community and driven by equity, longtime Philadelphian Senzwa Ntshepe is revitalizing the professional sector of cities around the country...

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IDMS 2025: Honoring Landmarks and Stories That Define a City

Each year, Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) joins cities around the world in celebrating the International Day of Monuments and Sites (IDMS), a...

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Bridging Global Negotiations and Local Change: My COP29 Experience

In 2024, the 29th annual United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP29) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan...

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Global Travels and Equitable Development with Sylvie Gallier Howard

As we continue to delve into the experiences and insights of Philadelphian leaders, it becomes clearer with every story that travel has indispensable...