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International Exposition Will Offer Over 100 Events from September 1 to October 15

American Airlines to launch service between Philadelphia and Casablanca in 2020, becoming carrier’s first flight to the African continent
 
American Airlines revealed plans to expand nonstop seasonal service offered from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to two new destinations—Casablanca, Morocco (CMN), and Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF)—while adding additional frequency to other European destinations beginning in summer 2020.
 

As part of its mission to promote prospective business in Philadelphia, Select Greater Philadelphia hosted a cocktail reception in honor of the Trade Representatives of the State of Pennsylvania on July 29 at Bridge on Race.

As the two cities celebrate their 40 years of sisterhood, Philadelphia and Tianjin seek to expand their cooperation in education and biotechnology, Philadelphia's sister city program runner told Xinhua in a recent interview.

Siobhan Lyons, president and CEO of Citizen Diplomacy International (CDI), said a host of Tianjin delegations, in the fields of education and pharmaceuticals, will visit Philadelphia by the end of the year, and then a delegation from her city will visit Tianjin probably in November.

More inclusive and diverse emojis are coming soon to Apple and Android devices.

Mayor Jim Kenney and Comcast's Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, David Cohen, hosted a press conference at Lincoln Financial Field, announcing Philadelphia’s plans to place a bid as host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

The Select Greater Philadelphia Council hosted its fourth annual Breaking Ground program on June 12, 2019, to showcase the innovative development projects popping up across the Greater Philadelphia region. Hosted at the University of the Sciences, the event specifically highlighted upcoming projects in Trenton, New Jersey; Pottstown, Pennsylvania; Claymont, Delaware; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

American Airlines launched the first nonstop flight between Philadelphia and Dubrovnik, Croatia, on June 7, 2019, strengthening relations between these two World Heritage cities more than ever before. To celebrate this historic inaugural flight, Philadelphia and Croatian dignitaries joined forces to host three days of events commemorating the rich history and future partnership of the two cities. 

This year's Exchange will be held in Philadelphia at the National Museum of American Jewish History on September 18 - 20, 2019.