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Greek Independence Day Parade Final Preparations – Wrap Up
Upper Darby, PA – The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware hosted its final meeting before the Greek Independence Day parade yesterday. Final details for the week-long events were confirmed. The…
Corina Vijeu-Pias
Corina Vijeu-Pias, age 55 of Sewell, NJ, passed away on March 18, 2017, after a long battle with breast cancer. She had an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked in Philadelphia as a Life…
Evanthia Mitoulis
Evanthia Mitoulis passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2017. She is the beloved wife of Andrew. Children Caliann and Constantine “Gus” who cherished her completely. Also survived by siblings George (Anna) Deenis and…
Important Information for Greek Property Owners
According to Greek Law No. 2308/95, every property located in Greece must be declared by their lawful owners in the Public Records and the National Cadaster Office by the end of the year 2016. If…
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…
