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John Skiathitis
John Skiathitis, born in Chios Greece, passed away on March 2, 2019, at the age of 57. Husband of Anna, father of Triantafilia, Kyriaki, and Emmanuel. Brother of Markos, Nicholas, and Marianthe. Father Alexandros of…
A Night Of Kefi, The Society Of Epirotes Of Philadelphia “omonia” Annual Dance Turns Thirteen
Upper Darby, PA – Thirteen years later the Tsipourovrathia sponsored by the Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” had plenty off kefi. The party went on into the morning hours. Traditional music from Epiros was…
Christopher B. Sevast
Christopher B. Sevast, age 95, passed away. He is predeceased by his wife, Kay (née Kokos). Survived by his daughters, Dottie, Alice (Ken) Skinner, Liz, Jeanne, and his grandcats, Darby, Krissi, and Dolly. His was…
Calling All Divas Tickets Giveaway Winners
The following winners will each receive a set of 2 tickets for tomorrow’s Calling All Divas musical at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside. Congratulations to: CALLING ALL DIVAS features Greek-American, Frank Dicopoulos, best known for…
PGBL: Tune Squad And Outlaws Advance To Championship
Upper Darby, PA — The PGBL semifinal playoffs delivered two competitive matchups on Tuesday night at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, setting the stage for a championship showdown between Tune Squad and the Outlaws. Outlaws…
Dr. Despina Tsirakoglou, A Classic Physician In Modern Times
In this video interview, Dr. Despina Tsirakoglou reflects on a life shaped by immigration, education, and decades of deeply personal care for families across Upper Darby and the surrounding communities. Born in Tsotyli, Kozani, Greece,…
Calling All Divas Tickets Giveaway
We are happy to give away 2 sets of 2 tickets to the uplifting new musical CALLING ALL DIVAS. CALLING ALL DIVAS comes to Philadelphia to stage its “World Premiere” performance for one night only,…
Golfo Leonardis
Golfo Leonardis passed away peacefully on February 25, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born February 10, 1932, in Lantzoi, Greece. Orphaned at a young age, she immigrated to the United States in her…
Angelos Peltekis
Angelos Peltekis born in Ferres, Evros, Greece, passed away, on February 25, 2019, at the age of 85. Widower of Athanasia, father of Constantina Mpouzikas and Theodora Valkani, and brother of Athanasios. Father Alexandros of…
Sports Illustrated Magazine Highlights Sixers and Greek Freak
Pound your chest if you are from Philadelphia, you are Greek and a sports fan of basketball! If you haven’t seen it already, pick up this week’s edition of Sports Illustrated Magazine (February 25, 2019).…
Panos Kiamos Electrifies Philly Greeks
Upper Darby, PA – Greek concerts returned to the Tower Theatre after more than generation last night. Singer Panos Kiamos put on a Greek Style Bouzouki Night to an electrified crowd. It may be a…
Markella Tsaketas
Markella Tsaketas born in St. George Sykoussis Chios, passed away on February 21, 2019, at the age of 87. Markella was the widow of Ioannis, and the mother of Constantine, and Despina Sachlanis. Father Alexandros…
