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Picture walking through a forest and being surrounded by thousands of glowing lights, like stars scattered at your feet, their colors fading into new hues every few seconds. The current large-scale light installations throughout the Longwood Gardens grounds generate nothing short of an enchanting experience, as if you are finding yourself in someone’s imagination come to life.

Rita’s Franchise Company has been providing “Ice-Custard-Happiness” across the northeastern U.S. since founder Bob Tumulo opened Bensalem’s first shop in 1984. On May 11^th, Zabeth Teelucksingh of Global Philadelphia Association interviewed Mr. Fornaci to discuss Rita’s initiatives for national and international expansion, as well as their newest ice delight offerings.

Can’t get enough of the London 2012 Olympics? Check out GPA’s TOP 5 Philadelphia-based events celebrating English arts and culture—and of course, some Olympic watching parties too!

At the center of the field is a 22-yard long pitch. Pitchers are called "bowlers." And every player wears white, no matter which team he/she belongs to. What is this global sport, how did it become popular in the U.S., and what does Philadelphia have to do with any of it? Vesko Kostic, for GPA, explains.

In this article written for Global Philadelphia Association, Brenna Mulvaney of CETRA Language Solutions discusses the significance of CETRA's growing global presence.

On April 3, GPA Executive Director, Zabeth Teelucksingh, attended the Scandinavian Business Values Symposium organized and hosted by International House Philadelphia. A panel of six Senior Executives from the Philadelphia area spoke on the Scandinavian way to do business. Zabeth summarizes the key points discussed during this lively forum. She also offers insight into why Philadelphia serves as such fertile ground for Scandinavian business culture.

On November 10, GPA was honored to attend the Annual Board Meeting of SILAMP, the Society for Ibero Latin American Medical Professionals. 

Early in April, staff members from Women's Campaign International visited Albania to attend the "Balkans Conference on Women and Their Vital Role in Society." Read about their experiences here.

Girard College recently premiered a documentary about the College's founder, statesman Stephen Girard. The film was commissioned by Girard College and underwritten by two Girard alumni.