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New this year, in celebration of Holland, the Grand Hall will be transformed into the World Market, a fun, lively space featuring a Dutch shopping village.

There is no doubt, Philadelphia is a world-class city of cultural, political and economic note. Otherwise, why would the Pope choose to visit our city out of all the dynamic metropolises in the country? Why would the New York Times feature Philadelphia as its third place to visit in the world in 2015?

The World Heritage Coordination team of Regensburg, represented by Monika Göttler, had the pleasure to welcome Mr. John Smith III and his wife Susan for a visit in Regensburg on June 21. Mr. Smith, Board Chair of the Global Philadelphia Association, is a strong supporter of the OWHC idea and had a major share in Philadelphia becoming a member city.

By JOHNNY COTTON, REUTERS

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.