The Millennia-Long History of German Sister Cities
The earliest known city partnership in Europe was established in 836 between Paderborn, Germany and Le Mans, France. This partnership initially took the form of an “eternal brotherhood” between the […]
Find a German Sister City Partnership Near You!
Germany has the fourth most US sister cities in the world, with approximately 100 partnerships across 31 states (including marked Friendship Cities and Emeritus Cities). Looking to strengthen the transatlantic […]
Wunderbar Together: A Waterloo-Porta Westfalica Connection Formed in Heritage and Music, Sustained in Exchange
With its official biennial visits, summer student exchanges, scholarships, and a 5,000-strong “Portafest,” Waterloo’s ever-growing portfolio of programs with its sister city of Porta Westfalica, Germany has netted it “Illinois […]
Wunderbar Together: A Norfolk-Wilhelmshaven Exchange Transcending Generations
Even a fleeting international exchange can challenge perceptions, break down stereotypes, and build mutual respect for other cultures and customs. However, often the intercultural friendships fostered by Sister Cities programming […]
Hurricane Dorian, Just Another Unavoidable Disaster? Can Community Members Make a Difference?
Photo: Creative Commons, “NASAHurricaneEarl” by gd4jc is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 “Here all roads now lead directly to the ocean.” This is not a local catch-phrase to attract tourists, but a firsthand account, […]