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Leonardos Skordos
Leonardos Skordos, age 64 of Cherry Hill passed away on January 22, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Katsiotis). Devoted father of John (Katerina) Skordos of Marlton and Margie (George) Dimitrakis of Westhampton.…
Greek Independence Day 2019 – Schedule announced
Upper Darby, PA – The initial schedule for Greek Independence Day 2019 was announced yesterday. This special occasion will also coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Pontian Genocide. Board members of the Federation of…
St. George Of Media Takes First Place At 2019 Folk Dance Festival, Two Years In A Row
Annapolis, MD – Now, in its 27th year, the Hellenic Folk Dance Festival had 19 participating dance troupes from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. The Greater Philadelphia Area was represented by dance groups from…
Nikolaos Caravasos
Nikolaos Caravasos, fondly known also as Nick and Nikos, was both a proud Greek and a proud American. Born on 28 February 1938 in the village of Zoupena, Greece, nestled between two small hills at…
Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” – New Leaders and Vasilopita Cutting
The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” sponsored a Vasilopita cutting at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral following church. The patron saint of Ioannina in Epirus, Greece, “Agios Georgios of Ioannina,” was also recognized during…
United Chios Society of Philadelphia Winter Wonderland Annual Dance
The United Chios Society of Philadelphia invites you to attend their Annual Chiotiko Dance. This years event will take place on Saturday, February 9th 2019 and will be hosted at The Merion in Cinnaminson, New…
19th Annual Hellenic Dance Festival to Be Held in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA – More than 1,500 participants will gather January 18-21 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis to attend the 19th annual Hellenic Dance Festival (HDF). Sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, the event…
2019 Photo Tour, Axia – A Celebration of Extraordinary Greek American Women
The Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia is hosting its fifth annual “Photo Tour.” On Saturday, March 16, 2019, GAHSP will host an evening where they will honor and celebrate the extraordinary Greek American women…
Ikarian House Hosts Vasilopita New Year Tradition
Pennsauken, NJ – The annual Vasilopita Cutting ceremony took place last night. Hosted at the Ikarians each year, the tradition also featured the post-New Year first meeting of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of…
Anthony “Tony” Constantine Frangos
Anthony “Tony” Constantine Frangos, of Spring Hill, Florida, Perdiki, Ikaria Greece, Philadelphia, PA., and Pennsauken, NJ, born on February 12, 1928 in Perdiki, Ikaria, Greece, to the late Marrietta Frangos and the late Constantine Anthony…
Katina Chokas
Katina Chokas passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018. Katina was a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the time of passing. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday, January 5, 2019, 8:30…
Sixers Greek Heritage Night Returns for Year 5
The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Milwaukee Bucks for Greek Heritage again for the 5th year in a row. On Thursday, April 4, at the Wells Fargo Center, the Greek Freak, Giannis Antentokoumbo, and the…
