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Antigone Christou
Antigone Christou (nee Hadginikolas), 84 of Willingboro NJ, a matriarch who dedicated herself to raising her family, died on Wednesday, February 12. Born and raised in Ardana, Cyprus, she lived there with her parents Kyriako…
Nafpaktians to host Tsiknopempti Party
The Nafpaktian Society is hosting a Tsiknopempti Party on Thursday, February 20th, 2020, 6:30 pm. The evening will take place at the Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. Musicians Sideris Andrianos, Vocals/Guitar,…
Giorgos Tsalikis In Concert At Greektown Square
Giorgos Tsalikis will be the guest singer on Friday, March 13, 2020, at the Greektown Square in Baltimore, Maryland. The evening will also feature special guest Vasiliki Ntanta, an opening set by George Tsakiris, Eugenia,…
GAHSP: 2020 Photo Tour, “Greek Diners And Restaurants – The Start Of The American Dream”
Mention the word diner, and most people immediately think of Greeks. What was it that turned simple folk that arrived in America from the villages, towns, and cities of Greece into some of the most…
Paraskevi Stoupaki
Paraskevi Stoupaki, born in Dafnonas, Chios Greece, passed away on February 2, 2020, at the age of 91. Widow of Demetrios, mother of Ioannis, Theodora, Emanuel & Katerina. Father Alexandros of Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek…
Dr. Niki Mendrinos, Proof That Test Scores Aren’t Everything
As a high school senior, Niki was told by her guidance counselor that she wouldn’t gain admission to Pace University in New York (her top choice) because of her low test scores. While her ACT…
Pan-Icarian Brotherhood Of America “icaros” Dance Will Feature Thalassa Entertainment
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” Atheras Chapter invites you to their annual dinner dance this February 29, 2020, at the Danielle Kousoulis Center, at Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. Every…
The Three Hierarchs And Greek Letters Day At St. Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – On Sunday, St.Thomas Greek Orthodox Church played host to this year’s annual event, the Three Hierarchs, and Greek Letters Day. Parishes from across the Delaware Valley participated at the yearly event…
Thanos Petrelis In Atlantic City
Greek Concert Promotions will be featuring Thanos Petrelis at the Resorts Casino Hotel this February 29, 2020. Book your tickets early; seats are going fast for this performance. When you order, enter promo code “COSMOS”…
Tsipourovrathia: The 14th Annual Night Of Glendi
The fourteenth annual Tsipourovrathia is nearing. The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” will celebrate this tradition again at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, on February 22, 2020. The entire Greek community…
Philly Churches Take Gold And Silver At Annapolis Folk Dance Festival
It was a strong showing for the two Philadelphia-area churches participating in the Metropolis’ 28 annual Hellenic Folk Dance Festival (FDF) in Annapolis Maryland from January 17-19, 2020. St. Luke’s GOYA Olympian’s group took second…
Starting Young: The Importance of Service, Dean Kotsakis becomes Spokesperson on MLK Day
Cinnaminson, NJ – The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday marked the 25th anniversary of the Day of Service that celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. One young Greek American, 8 yr. old boy…
