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Thomas Hatzipavlides
Thomas Hatzipavlides passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 27, 2019, surrounded by his family. He is the beloved husband of Mary loving Father of Vela, Harry (Alexandra ) and Angelo. Devoted grandfather of Maria, Thomas,…
Solomon’s Gold Mine, The Arrow Of Upper Darby
A look back at the Arrow Restaurant in Upper Darby and John Solomon, a central figure in Philadelphia’s Greek-American community from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Steven G. Chrissos
Steven George Chrissos 93 of Glen Mills PA, beloved husband, father, and pappou, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his beloved, beautiful wife of 59 years Mary. He is…
97th AHEPA National Convention To Take Place In Chicago
For the 97th time, thousands of members, delegates and friends of the American Hellenic Educational and Progressive Association (AHEPA) and its auxiliary organizations, will gather – this time in Chicago – to celebrate, deliberate and…
Hope J. Vodantis
Hope J. Vodantis passed peacefully on June 17, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Ann Valee (Mac), Stephen (Toni), and Nicholas (Dana). Devoted Grandmother of Hope, Calla, John, Lukos, Leo, and…
The Greeks And The Making Of Modern Egypt
The story of the Greeks in Egypt from Muhammad Ali to Nasser From the early nineteenth century through to the 1960s, the Greeks formed the largest, most economically powerful, and geographically and socially diverse of…
Valentini Costa
Valentini Costa (nee Pastris) fell asleep in the Lord on May 22, 2019, at the age of 91. She passed peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side. She was born in the…
Blue & White Pride at Evangelismos Greek Festival
Philadelphia, PA – Smiles were in abundance at the Evangelismos Greek Festival on Saturday. The church dance group is seen here posed for a photo following their performance under the big tent. Guests that attended…
Elizabeth Onassis
Elizabeth Onassis (née Anderson), beloved wife of the late John A. Onassis, mother of Tina F. Onassis, and loving Yiayia of Yianni Onassis, entered into eternal rest, having never awakened from her dreams on Friday,…
Sweets from the Sweet, Holy Trinity’s OPA Greek Festival
Egg Harbor, NJ – Thirty-Seven years is a long time to do anything. But the parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church have kept the faith and reached that milestone. In part, because of their…
The Mammoth Of Greek Festivals Has Launched In Wilmington
Wilmington, DE– As far as Greek festivals go, Holy Trinity’s in Wilmington Delaware is colossal, and each year it seems to get bigger. This year, the parishioners added an extra day to the already big…
Hellenic Hearts Invitational Golf Tournament, Making Strides For The Future
Wayne, PA – Hellenic Hearts hosted its third annual golf tournament fundraiser yesterday. On a perfect spring day, the organization members and guests gathered, grew, and formed a deeper bond. A few years ago, John…
