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Vaia Baxevanidis
Vaia passed away on September 21, 2020, peacefully surrounded by her family. Devoted mother of Theodore (Debbie) and Maria (Mario) Vadarlis. Loving Yiayia of Christian, Giorgio, Alex, and Zachary. Vaia is also survived by her…
Odissefs Poursanidis
Odissefs Poursanidis was born on January 20, 1932, in Parohthion, Kilkis, in the north region of Greece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christos and Parthena, and his two brothers (Pelopidas & Haralambos).…
Greek media discourse under the microscope of a new University Laboratory
A new Laboratory for the Study of Social Issues, Mass Media, Journalistic discourse & Education was founded at the University of Ioannina, at the School of Education and started its operation this summer (2020). The…
Basil Mossaidis, A Generation Of Patriotism To Greece And America
Basil Mossaidis is executive director of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the nation’s largest and oldest association of Americans of Greek heritage and Philhellenes. He has served as executive director since January 1,…
A Taste of Greece, St. George Greek Festival
Media, PA – Come out and enjoy the best Greek food around at St. George Greek Orthodox Church for their annual A Taste of Greece Greek festival. This is a take out event that will…
Federation Of Hellenic American Societies New Staff And Board
Upper Darby, PA – The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley hosted its first meeting of the year on Tuesday evening at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. New staff and…
Kyriakou Michaelides
Kyriakou Michaelides (nee Kantou), 91 of Burlington, NJ, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She was born in Angastina, Cyprus, on February 2, 1929. At the age of 17, she married the love of…
Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia, Job Opening for Archivist
The Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia (GAHSP) is a volunteer-based organization with the mission of preserving and promoting Hellenism to inspire social change and trigger personal growth by reconnecting both youth and adults to…
AHEPA Applauds Administration’s Partial Lifting of Arms Prohibition on Cyprus
AHEPA applauds the Trump administration’s decision to waive the limitations placed on the transfer of non-lethal arms equipment to the Republic of Cyprus for one year, announced Supreme President George G. Horiates. “We commend the…
Upper Darby Greek Festival Drive Thru
Upper Darby, PA – Fresh and Homemade Greek food is being served all weekend long at the Upper Darby Greek Festival. Call it in, or place your order as you drive through the St. Demetrios…
Job Opening at George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia
Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker (Neokoros) of the Church. The Caretaker reports to the Dean of the Cathedral and the Parish Council. This is a…
Color and Chrome Dazzle at Third Annual St. Sophia Car Show
Jeffersonville, PA – Car aficionados gathered again for the Third Annual Car Show sponsored by St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church this past Saturday. Father Peter Thornberg, and the parishioners, hosted the annual event that continues…
