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Argyro Tsoflias
Argyro Tsoflias, born in Tholo Potami, Chios, passed away on June 5, 2017, at the age of 88. Argyro was the widow of George and mother of Nicholas and Pete. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday,…
They Love to Dance at the Holy Trinity Greek Festival
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ – Their passion for dance was obvious this past weekend at the Holy Trinity Greek Festival in Egg Harbor Township. Children and adults alike strutted their stuff to a packed campus,…
A Neighborhood Greek Festival Full of Love, St. George Cathedral
Philadelphia, PA – A block away from the church the aromas of Greek food draw you into this classic event. It’s loud and bustling with people of all ages from the neighborhood nurses next door,…
All the Elements of Greece we love, St. Sophia’s Greek Festival
Jeffersonville, PA – It was a perfect day for the St. Sophia Greek Festival. Inside the church hall, parishioners hustled to keep the lines moving through dinner while under the outdoor tent the GOYA dance…
First Philoxenia Program Trip To Greece
New York, NY – The General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad is accepting applications for its first Philoxenia Program Trip to Greece aimed to further enhance the bonds between twenty (20) U.S. and Canadian students of…
Christ Pantelis
Christ Pantelis passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife Niovi, adoring children Vassiliki, Peter, and Elaine (Peter Christie), cherished grandchildren Elizabeth, Kristine, Georgine, Stephen, Jaclyn and…
Hellenic University Club Awards $44k in Scholarships for 2017
St. Davids, PA – Fifteen graduate and undergraduate scholarships totaling more than $44,000 were presented last night at the annual Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Scholarship Awards Banquet – more than any other Hellenic organization…
The Longest Running Tradition in the Greek-American Community, Memorial Day
Yeadon, PA – Seventy-one years later, the Greek-American VFW Post 6633 commemorated Memorial day at Fernwood Cemetery amongst family members, friends, and veterans. The tradition originated in 1946, at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia,…
St. Nicholas Greek Food Festival Down The Shore
Atlantic City, NJ – The sun, the shore and Greek Festival. Can’t it get better than this? It all comes together at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Festival this June 9, 10, and 11, 2017.…
Evangelismos Tis Theotokou, Traditional And Homemade Greek Food Festival
Philadelphia, PA – Authentic and original, it’s all here at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church on Bustleton Avenue. If you love Greek food, then this is the place for you. Spanakopita, Pastitsio or souvlaki made the…
Memorial Day Greek Festival In Elkins Park Celebrates Traditions
Elkins Park, PA – “It’s about community, and we love to celebrate with the Greeks”, said one attendee at this years OPA! Greek Festival. Souvlakia in the pit, platters under the tent and a dance…
Holy Trinity In Wilmington Hosts Greek Festival
Wilmington, DE – For 5 days the parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church take you on a trip to the Old Country where you can close your eyes and imagine yourself in a Greek…
