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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…
Cosmos Philly Pictures of the Year 2018
Cosmos Philly would like to thank all its sponsors and partners for another successful year in the Greek community. We reported on the annual festivals and dances, and the Greek Independence Day parade, to name…
Stathis Kalampogias
Stathis Kalampogias born in Ikaria Greece, husband of Irene, passed away today, on January 2, 2019, at the age of 89. Father Alexandros of Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 6501 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA…
George Zarganakis
George Zarganakis from Morton passed away on December 28, 2018. He emigrated from Greece in 1974 after serving in the Greek military. He was a man who enjoyed fishing, crabbing, dancing, and gathering with friends…
Georgia Pittaulis Balassis
Georgia Pittaulis Balassis, age 93, of Philadelphia, PA passed away on December 25th, 2018. She was born on January 25th, 1925 in Chios, Greece, was the oldest of three children, George (Mary) Pittaulis and Andreana…
SigmaPharm Laboratories hosts Fourth Annual Holiday Party
Bensalem, PA – SigmaPharm Laboratories hosted its annual holiday party at Belle Voir Manor yesterday for its staff. Employees enjoyed the festival season even here for the fourth time. The evening featured dancing, several short…
Momoeria, New Year’s Celebration In Eight Villages Of Kozani
From December 25 to January 5 in Kozani (north-western Greece), dancers, actors, and musicians can be seen performing in village streets and visiting people’s homes to celebrate the coming of the new year. The Momoeria…
Anastasia Karadonis
On December 17, 2018, Anastasia Karadonis passed away in Thessaloniki, Greece. She was the beloved mother of Efstathios Karadonis, St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill parish council vice president and former Federation of…
