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Greek Associations And The Greek-American Community Support “greek Panorama”
We “travel” from New York to Washington with images and flavors from Greece. The “heart” of Hellenism beats in the “heart” of culture. The 1st “Greek Panorama” exhibition opens its doors on May 11-13 in…
Zacharias C. “Jack” Xenakes
Zacharias “Jack” Xenakes passed away peacefully in his sleep, December 25, 2016, after enjoying chocolate ice cream with his daughter Andrea, and son-in-law John, on Christmas Eve. Born August 21, 1933, to the late Constantine…
We Love Thursday Nights: The Story Of The PGBL
Upper Darby, PA – “We Love Thursday Nights: The Story of the PGBL” is a documentary about the Philadelphia Greek Basketball League. The video features historical footage, photographs, and interviews with many of the league’s…
Virginia Zarabara
Virginia “Jean” Zarabara (nee Karelis) beloved wife of the late Theodore Zarabara. Survived by beloved children Nicholas (Rita), Constance, Elena (Joseph Troilo) and cherished grandchildren Theodore, Matthew, and Kiki. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother…
Greek Dance Challenge
By Ioanna Yiantsos Greek Folk Dance groups all around the United States have been participating in the “Greek Dance Challenge.” This dares Greek Folk Dance groups of the United States to take a traditional Greek…
St. Irene Ladies Philoptochos Honors Three Founders
Cherry Hill, NJ – The St. Irene Ladies Philoptochos Society hosted its 2017 Lunch and fashion show on Sunday that benefits the Children’s Medical Fund. Before the afternoon program commenced, three founders of the organization,…
AHI Hosts 42nd Hellenic Heritage Achievement & National Public Service Awards
Washington, DC – The American Hellenic Institute hosted its 42nd-anniversary Awards on Saturday evening at the Capitol Hilton. Dr. Van Coufoudakis, Paul Glastris, Dennis Mehiel and Dr. George Korkos, were recognized. The awards are given…
Christos Tsekaris, A Greek Folk Dancers Soul
The legacy of Greek dancing stretches thousands of years. From ancient to modern times Christos Tsekaris has arguably preserved and taught the traditions better than anyone in the Delaware Valley. Christos Tsekaris was born in…
Greek Independence Day Weekend Events & Schedule
Philadelphia, PA – Greek Independence Day weekend is approaching in the Delaware Valley. The annual parade is organized and sponsored by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia & Greater Delaware Valley. Hellenes and…
PGBL Banquet Bids Farewell To Co-founders Zonios And Vasiliou
Upper Darby, PA – At their annual banquet last night, the Philadelphia Greek Basketball League ended a chapter in its history. Co-commissioners Bill Zonios and John Vasiliou bid farewell and turned the reigns over to…
Register For The Hellenic Hearts EGP Inaugural Mentoring Event
To all Hellenic-American Students or Parents with Children in grades 6-12: The deadline to register for the Hellenic Hearts EGP Inaugural Mentoring Event is fast approaching. At this event, students will have the opportunity to…
Nicholas Sousounis
Nicholas Christopher Sousounis was born on Veteran’s Day – November 11, 1957. Nick was born into a very Greek household in West Philadelphia. After his brother Peter came along a few years later, the family…
