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The Two Lives Of Anthony Vraim
Anthony Vraim is a man who has lived two lives. One as a second-generation owner of the first Greek-American funeral home (Philadelphia area), Vraim Funeral Service; the other, which has been a secret for the…
Jerry A. Karapalides
On September 30, 2021, Jerry A. (Evangelos) Karapalides passed away at age 93 in East Greenwich, NJ, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 9, 1928, in his beloved village of Sklithro, in…
Theofilos Malitas
Theofilos “Phil” Malitas was a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Phil passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on September 27 at 90 years old. Phil was born on…
Kousoulis Cup Fundraiser, 20th Anniversary
Williamstown, NJ – The 20th Kousoulis Cup was held on Monday at Scotland Run Golf course, where the community, family, and friends attended. This year, Executive Director Rolland C. Coutinho presented the Kousoulis family with…
Despina Nakos, Class Of 2021 WW Pennsylvania Teaching Fellows
Princeton, NJ – The Institute for Citizens & Scholars (formerly known as the WW National Fellowship Foundation) is pleased to announce the 2021 class of WW Pennsylvania Teaching Fellows. Among the class is Despina Nakos…
St. Thomas Agora Festival
Cherry Hill, NJ – It’s time for the St. Thomas annual Agora Festival. The four-day event features the largest wine & food festival in the Delaware Valley. Come out and enjoy all the traditions of…
Dining Under The Stars at St. George – A Taste of Greece
Middletown, PA – Dancing, food, music, and the aromas of Greece made this Greek festival stand out this fall. It’s called A Taste of Greece, and it’s going on all weekend long at St. George…
Evangelismos Of Theotokos Greek Festival
Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church is hosting its fall Greek Festival. The event will feature traditional Greek food, including pastitsio, moussaka, souvlaki, pita gyros, galaktoboureko, baklava, and more. The drive-thru and pick-up will also…
Remembering Danielle Kousoulis, 20 Years Later
Twenty years after 9/11, the painful loss of Danielle Kousoulis at the North Tower of the World Trade Center still resonates with her family and the community. In this exclusive interview with her sister Eleni…
A Taste of Greece Food Festival is Back
Come out and enjoy the best Greek food around at St. George Greek Orthodox Church for their annual A Taste of Greece Food Festival. This event will be hosted from September 23-26, 2021, on the…
A Tradition Continues, The 73rd Annual Blessing Of The Waters
Asbury Park, NJ – The Annual Blessing of the Waters took place last Sunday on the shores of Asbury Park in New Jersey. Four groups of boys and girls ranging from grades 7th to 12th…
St. Thomas Hellenic Afternoon School Reopens
Cherry Hill, NJ – This past Thursday, the Saint Thomas Hellenic Afternoon School, reopened its doors after a year of remote learning. Starting with the blessing of the water, Father Christoforos Oikonomidis, the President of…
