The Greek-Owned Havertown Grille Where Movies Get Made
Havertown Grille, the Greek-owned breakfast spot on Darby Road, doubles as a movie set and was named a favorite by former Eagles center Jason Kelce.
Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler Between Greece and Europe
Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, the Greek-French historian who reshaped Byzantium’s place in Europe and challenged Greek self-perception, has died at 99.
Diaspora Voting Feels Fair From Abroad. From Greece, It Doesn’t.
As Greece debates postal voting and diaspora seats in parliament, this opinion examines why overseas voting feels fair abroad but contested inside Greece.
Eirini Sidiropoulos
Eirini Sidiropoulos, 63, originally from Veria, Greece and a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Media, passed away on February 12, 2026.
Pan-Messinian Federation Opens 2026 Greek Summer School Applications
Applications are open for the 2026 Pan-Messinian Federation Greek Summer School in Kalamata, offering Greek language education and cultural programming for youth.
St. Thomas in Cherry Hill to Present Completed Iconography on February 18
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill will present its completed iconography on February 18. Cosmos Philly will live-stream the event.
Name Days this Week: February 15 – 21, 2026
Greek name days observed between February 15 and 21, 2026, including traditional names and customary celebrations.
Nafpaktian Society Holds Tsiknopempti in Voorhees, NJ
The Nafpaktian Society celebrated Tsiknopempti in Voorhees with live music by Yianni Papastefanou & Orchestra and souvlakia grilling outside.
Island of Ghosts and Dreams Reexamines WWII Greece in New Novel by Christopher Cosmos
Christopher Cosmos’ new novel Island of Ghosts and Dreams revisits Greece during World War II, focusing on resistance, family, and survival in Crete.
Holy Trinity Nears $4M Goal for New Church in Egg Harbor Township
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Egg Harbor Township has raised $3.5 million toward a $4 million goal to build a new sanctuary featuring a golden dome and adult baptistry.
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Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Announces 2026–2027 Scholarship Opportunities
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students of Greek descent or Hellenic Studies.
AHI to Mark 52nd Anniversary With Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner
The American Hellenic Institute will honor community leaders at its 52nd Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner in Washington, DC.
From the NFL to Athens: Los Angeles Chargers Bring Flag Football to Greek Youth
The Los Angeles Chargers hosted a flag football youth camp in Athens at The American College of Greece, bringing students hands-on experience with the sport ahead of its Olympic debut.
From Socrates to Superintelligence: A Virtual Conversation on Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence
The Hellenic American Women’s Council hosts a virtual discussion on Greek philosophy and artificial intelligence with Dr. George Chatzivasileiou on Feb. 28.
Anastasia Papaioanou Obituary
Anastasia “Soula” Papaioanou, born in Lehovo, Florina, and a longtime Upper Darby resident, passed away at 94 surrounded by her family.
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Obituaries & Memorials
Eirini Sidiropoulos
Eirini Sidiropoulos, 63, originally from Veria, Greece and a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Media, passed away on February 12, 2026.
Anastasia Papaioanou Obituary
Anastasia “Soula” Papaioanou, born in Lehovo, Florina, and a longtime Upper Darby resident, passed away at 94 surrounded by her family.
Chrisanthi Katsanos Obituary
Chrisanthi Katsanos of Broomall, PA, a devoted member of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church, passed away. Funeral services February 5, 2026.
Foula Tsionas Obituary
Foula Tsionas, a longtime member of Wilmington’s Greek Orthodox community, passed away on January 29, 2026. Funeral services February 4.
John Solomon Obituary
John Solomon, a longtime pillar of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church and a beloved community figure, passed away on January 23, 2026, at age 90.
Community Voices
Elias Pantelidis and the Quiet Work of Keeping Greek Alive
In a video interview, educator Elias Pantelidis reflects on decades of teaching Greek language, music, and culture to children in the Philadelphia Greek-American community.
Elias Pappas: A Greek American Leading With Purpose
Elias Pappas shares his journey from the parish halls of St. Nicholas in Northridge to leading Odyssey Charter School in Delaware, blending Greek heritage with a modern vision for education.
The Heart of Service: Father Emmanuel Pratsinakis in His Own Words
Cosmos Philly speaks with Father Emmanuel Pratsinakis about his life, ministry, and the message that defines his forty years of service: to lead with faith, humility, and heart.
John Pogas: From Corporate Success to a Life of Service
After a corporate career, John Pogas found real purpose in serving others through his church, FOCUS Philadelphia, and volunteer work with Project Mexico.
Faith Has A Way Of Surprising Us: Father Symeon Williams’ Journey To St. Sophia
From a Baptist upbringing in Virginia to his priesthood at St. Sophia in Philadelphia, Father Symeon Williams’ unexpected path shows how faith can transform a life.
Greek-American Organizations
Pan-Messinian Federation Opens 2026 Greek Summer School Applications
Applications are open for the 2026 Pan-Messinian Federation Greek Summer School in Kalamata, offering Greek language education and cultural programming for youth.
Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Announces 2026–2027 Scholarship Opportunities
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students of Greek descent or Hellenic Studies.
AHI to Mark 52nd Anniversary With Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner
The American Hellenic Institute will honor community leaders at its 52nd Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner in Washington, DC.
Pan-Messinian Greek Diaspora in Canada to Mark 1821 with Annual Dinner and Dance in Toronto Area
Pan-Messinian Greek Diaspora Annual Dinner & Dance marks 1821 on Feb. 28, 2026 at Universal Eventspace in Vaughan, Ontario. Tickets and contacts.
AHIF and Queens College Release Special Journal Issue on the Genocide of Ottoman Christians
AHIF and Queens College release a special Journal of Modern Hellenism issue examining the genocide of Greeks, Armenians, and Assyrians, dedicated to George Mavropoulos.
Greek Orthodox Churches
St. Thomas in Cherry Hill to Present Completed Iconography on February 18
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill will present its completed iconography on February 18. Cosmos Philly will live-stream the event.
Holy Trinity Nears $4M Goal for New Church in Egg Harbor Township
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Egg Harbor Township has raised $3.5 million toward a $4 million goal to build a new sanctuary featuring a golden dome and adult baptistry.
Cheesefare Sunday Tiropita and Bougatsa Sale at St. Sophia, Valley Forge
St. Sophia Philoptochos “Pistis, Elpis & Agape” will hold a Cheesefare Sunday tiropita and bougatsa sale on February 22, 2026, in Valley Forge.
Meatfare Sunday Cheesesteak Luncheon at St. Sophia, Valley Forge
AHEPA Valley Forge Chapter #432 will host its annual Meatfare Sunday cheesesteak luncheon on February 15 at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Valley Forge.
Apokriatiko Glendi Set for February 7 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton
An Apokriatiko Glendi will be held on February 7 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton, bringing families together for an evening of music, food, and community celebration.
Greek-American Societies
Nafpaktian Society Holds Tsiknopempti in Voorhees, NJ
The Nafpaktian Society celebrated Tsiknopempti in Voorhees with live music by Yianni Papastefanou & Orchestra and souvlakia grilling outside.
Epirotes Tsipourovradia Packs St. Demetrios Hall Despite Winter Chill
Despite the winter cold, the Epirotes Society of Philadelphia filled St. Demetrios Hall for its 18th Annual Tsipourovraidia in Upper Darby.
Nafpaktian & Perihora Society to Celebrate Tsiknopempti With Annual Glendi in Voorhees
The Nafpaktian & Perihora Society hosts its 5th Annual Tsiknopempti Glendi on Feb. 12, 2026, at The Mansion in Voorhees, NJ.
Icarian Dinner Dance Featuring Violeta Ikari to Be Held in Cherry Hill
The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America, Atheras Chapter 12, will host its Dinner Dance on February 21, 2026, at the Danielle Kousoulis Center in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Epirotes of Philadelphia Mark New Year with Vasilopita at St. George Cathedral
The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” held its annual Vasilopita cutting at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, honoring Agios Georgios of Ioannina.
Greece & Cyprus
Diaspora Voting Feels Fair From Abroad. From Greece, It Doesn’t.
As Greece debates postal voting and diaspora seats in parliament, this opinion examines why overseas voting feels fair abroad but contested inside Greece.
From the NFL to Athens: Los Angeles Chargers Bring Flag Football to Greek Youth
The Los Angeles Chargers hosted a flag football youth camp in Athens at The American College of Greece, bringing students hands-on experience with the sport ahead of its Olympic debut.
Remembering Greek Jewry: Holocaust Remembrance Event Held in New York
An annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event in New York honored the memory of Greek Jewish victims and the preservation of Greek Jewish heritage.
Today in History: January 30, 1923, The Treaty That Uprooted 1.6 Million Lives
On this day in 1923, the forced population exchange between Greece and Turkey became law, tearing 1.6 million people from their homes and reshaping the region forever.
Military Tourism in Greece: Where Heritage and Memory Meet
Discover another side of Greece—where battlefields, forts, and war memorials reveal how conflict shaped the nation’s identity from ancient times to World War II.
History
Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler Between Greece and Europe
Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, the Greek-French historian who reshaped Byzantium’s place in Europe and challenged Greek self-perception, has died at 99.
AHIF and Queens College Release Special Journal Issue on the Genocide of Ottoman Christians
AHIF and Queens College release a special Journal of Modern Hellenism issue examining the genocide of Greeks, Armenians, and Assyrians, dedicated to George Mavropoulos.
Remembering Greek Jewry: Holocaust Remembrance Event Held in New York
An annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event in New York honored the memory of Greek Jewish victims and the preservation of Greek Jewish heritage.
Today in History: January 30, 1923, The Treaty That Uprooted 1.6 Million Lives
On this day in 1923, the forced population exchange between Greece and Turkey became law, tearing 1.6 million people from their homes and reshaping the region forever.
Military Tourism in Greece: Where Heritage and Memory Meet
Discover another side of Greece—where battlefields, forts, and war memorials reveal how conflict shaped the nation’s identity from ancient times to World War II.
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