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Federation Elects John Vasiliou President for 2026-2027 Term
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley elected John Vasiliou president and named its 2026-2027 leadership team.
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Parish Hits the Fairways at Annual St. Demetrios Golf Outing
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby held its annual golf outing at Penn Oaks Golf Club, bringing parishioners, sponsors, and supporters together.
Saint Demetrios Greek Language School of Upper Darby Seeks Principal
Saint Demetrios Greek Language School of Upper Darby is seeking a principal to lead its Greek language program and support students, families, and teachers.
Turkey Moves to Protect the Battlefield Where Alexander the Great Began His Asian Campaign
Turkey has moved to protect the Granicus battlefield in Çanakkale, where Alexander the Great won his first major victory over the Persian Empire in 334 BCE.
Distomo, June 10, 1944: The Greek Village That Became a Wound
On June 10, 1944, Nazi German troops massacred civilians in Distomo. A quiet look at the village, the survivors, and Greece’s long memory of occupation.
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Greek Name Days This Week: June 7 to June 13, 2026
Greek name days for June 7 to June 13, 2026, including Zenaida, Panagis, Kalliopi, and dozens of names traditionally associated with the Sunday of All Saints.
Hellenic Hearts Golf Outing Brings Gala Weekend to a Close at Huntingdon Valley Country Club
Hellenic Hearts brought its Gala weekend to a close with a June 1 golf outing at Huntingdon Valley Country Club, supporting scholarships, mentorship, and emergency assistance.
Food, Faith and Dancing Fill Wilmington Greek Festival at Holy Trinity
The Wilmington Greek Festival continues through June 6 at Holy Trinity, with Greek food, live music, dancing, cathedral tours, and family activities.
Annunciation Elkins Park Opens Registration for Adult Greek Language Classes
Annunciation/Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park is accepting registration for its 2026-2027 Adult Greek Language and Culture Classes on Zoom.
THI Funds Eye Care Devices for Axion Hellas Missions in Remote Greece
The Hellenic Initiative has funded six eye care diagnostic devices for Axion Hellas, supporting volunteer medical missions in remote Greek communities.
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Halkidiki Turns to Sports Tourism With Porto Carras Athlos
Porto Carras Athlos brought running, beach sports, wellness sessions, and family activities to Sithonia, showing how Halkidiki’s landscape can be experienced through movement.
Hells Angels in Greece: Why a Biker Rally Became a Security Story
A Hells Angels rally near Igoumenitsa brought tourism, arrests, police attention, and deeper questions about the club’s growing presence in Greece.
Greece’s Relocation Incentives: Who Qualifies and What They Really Offer
Greece’s relocation incentives are real, but eligibility depends on citizenship, work, location, and tax status. Here’s what Greeks abroad should know.
Old Greek ID Cards Will Stop Serving as Travel Documents After August 3, 2026
Old-style Greek ID cards will no longer be valid as travel documents after August 3, 2026. Greek Americans should check passport and ID options early.
Greece Is Building a Wildfire Nervous System. Can It Move Faster Than Fire?
Greece is entering the 2026 wildfire season with more drones, aircraft, satellites, firefighters, and prevention work. The real test is whether the system can act fast enough.
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Cypriot Drama Hold Onto Me Takes Top Prize at Los Angeles Greek Film Festival
Cypriot drama Hold Onto Me won Best Feature Fiction at the 2026 Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Orpheus Awards, marking a strong year for Greek, Cypriot, and diaspora cinema.
Alexander the Great, Before the Statue
A forthcoming biography of Alexander the Great offers readers a chance to revisit the Macedonian king beyond the statue, myth, and inherited symbol.
1453 in the Modern Greek Mind
May 29 is not a Greek holiday, but the Fall of Constantinople still lives in the modern Greek mind through language, Orthodoxy, lament, myth, refugee memory, football culture, and the enduring idea of η Πόλη.
Tina Fey Turns 56: Upper Darby, Greek Roots, and a Comedy Career
Tina Fey turns 56 today. Born Elizabeth Stamatina Fey, the Upper Darby-raised comedian has Philadelphia-area roots and a Greek family story.
What Amphipolis’ Water System Tells Us About the Life Beneath the Monuments
A Spanish-led project is mapping Amphipolis’ ancient water system, revealing how hydraulic infrastructure sustained the city across Classical, Roman, and Byzantine periods.
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Thomas Diamanty
Thomas John Diamanty, founder of T.J. Diamanty Engineering Co. and devoted member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, passed away on June 7, 2026.
Mary Zafiropoulos
Maria “Mary” Zafiropoulos, formerly of Springfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 2, 2026, at age 84. She is remembered for her devotion to family, faith, and community.
Xenofon Chryssanthakopoulos
Xenofon “Fonda” Chryssanthakopoulos of Toms River passed away on May 29, 2026. Born in Temeni, Greece, he is remembered for his family, Greek roots, and generous spirit.
Anthony Vraim
Anthony J. Vraim, longtime funeral director at Vraim Funeral Home in Upper Darby and a familiar figure in Delaware County’s Greek-American community, passed away on May 20 at 77.
Christine Lee
Christine Lee of Jamison, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 10, 2026, at 56. She is remembered for her devotion to family, friendships, and St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church.
Angeliki Doulis
Angeliki P. Doulis, whose life carried the handwork, food, and family traditions of Chios into her years in Philadelphia, passed away on May 6, 2026. She was 90.