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Food, Faith and Dancing Fill Wilmington Greek Festival at Holy Trinity
The Wilmington Greek Festival continues through June 6 at Holy Trinity, with Greek food, live music, dancing, cathedral tours, and family activities.
Annunciation Elkins Park Opens Registration for Adult Greek Language Classes
Annunciation/Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park is accepting registration for its 2026-2027 Adult Greek Language and Culture Classes on Zoom.
Old Greek ID Cards Will Stop Serving as Travel Documents After August 3, 2026
Old-style Greek ID cards will no longer be valid as travel documents after August 3, 2026. Greek Americans should check passport and ID options early.
St. Demetrios Philoptochos Final Fundraiser of the Year
St. Demetrios Philoptochos in Upper Darby will hold its final fundraiser of the year on Sunday, June 7, offering home-baked bougatsa for $9 per piece.
THI Funds Eye Care Devices for Axion Hellas Missions in Remote Greece
The Hellenic Initiative has funded six eye care diagnostic devices for Axion Hellas, supporting volunteer medical missions in remote Greek communities.
Hellenic Hearts Marks 10th Gala with Philotimo Award
Hellenic Hearts marked its 10th annual gala at Ellis Preserve, honoring Georgia Athanasopoulos with the Philotimo Award and highlighting scholarships, aid, and community support.
Cypriot Drama Hold Onto Me Takes Top Prize at Los Angeles Greek Film Festival
Cypriot drama Hold Onto Me won Best Feature Fiction at the 2026 Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Orpheus Awards, marking a strong year for Greek, Cypriot, and diaspora cinema.
Greece Is Building a Wildfire Nervous System. Can It Move Faster Than Fire?
Greece is entering the 2026 wildfire season with more drones, aircraft, satellites, firefighters, and prevention work. The real test is whether the system can act fast enough.
Xenofon Chryssanthakopoulos
Xenofon “Fonda” Chryssanthakopoulos of Toms River passed away on May 29, 2026. Born in Temeni, Greece, he is remembered for his family, Greek roots, and generous spirit.
Alexander the Great, Before the Statue
A forthcoming biography of Alexander the Great offers readers a chance to revisit the Macedonian king beyond the statue, myth, and inherited symbol.
Saint Thomas Summer Camp Returns to Cherry Hill for Two Weeks of Faith and Activities
Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill will hold its 2026 Summer Camp from June 22 to July 3, with religious education, trips, and activities for children.
Astoria Event to Celebrate Olympism and Kostis Palamas
A cultural event at St. Demetrios School in Astoria will focus on Olympism, the Olympic Hymn, Kostis Palamas, Greek education, and the younger generation.
