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Pan-Macedonian Society of Philadelphia Election Dinner
Philadelphia, PA – On Sunday evening, the Pan-Macedonian Society of Philadelphia held their annual dinner and elections in Philadelphia. The 68-year-old society agenda included, a dance, their annual Memorial Day Picnic, another very anticipated Bouzoukia…
Constandina Christidhis
Constandina Christidhis passed away peacefully on January 19, 2017. She is the beloved mother of George, Athanasios, and Nicholas (Kimberly). Devoted grandmother of Alexander, Jason, Zachary, and Tessa. Family and friends are invited to her…
AHEPA Receives $1.25 Million Gift from Estate of Nancy Horton
Largest one-time cash gift will support the AHEPA Hospital in Thessaloniki Washington, DC – AHEPA announced a gift of $1.25 million to its Charitable Foundation, the largest one-time cash gift from a donor in the…
Nick Nicolas
Nick G. Nicolas, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2017, in Delray Beach Florida. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Dorothea Nicolas (Pavlos), his beloved sister, Elizabeth…
Hellenic Organizations Host Vasilopita Cutting, Raise Funds for Ionian Village
Cinnaminson, NJ – Representative Organizations from the Greek American community hosted their annual Vasilopita cutting at the Merion Banquet Facility. The event was highlighted by a donation of two-thousand dollars for relief efforts at Ionian…
PGBL: Sweet Redemption For The Boardwalk Empire
Upper Darby, PA – It was sweet redemption for the Boardwalk Empire as they clobbered the Warriors. The fast break was key to their victory. Athan Tsingoropoulos who was on the receiving end all night,…
Pauline Etina Pilallis
Pauline Etina Pilallis passed away on January 12, 2017. A viewing will be held on January 20, 2017, at 10:00 am until time of service, 11:00 am, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 30 E Forge…
Theocharis Zisios
Theocharis “Charis” Zisios passed away on January 15, 2017, at the age of 55. Charis was born in Leptokarya, Pieria Greece and was the father of Sofia, son of Nikolaos & Sofia, brother of Linda Papanikolaou, His…
AHI Foundation Announces New President
Washington, DC – The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) and the American Hellenic Institute Foundation (AHIF), the first think tank devoted to Greek American issues, are pleased to announce additions to their respective governing bodies. The…
Pontian Akritai Of Philadelphia Take First Place At FDF
Upper Darby, PA – It was like bringing home the gold medal in Greek folk dancing for this dance troupe. St. Demetrios’ Pontians who also happen to be members of the Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia…
PGBL: Wolfpack Deflates Danny’s Boys
Upper Darby, PA – What started out as a great matchup between the league and former champs, ended like a deflated balloon before the game was over. The Wolfpack and Danny’s Boys were neck and…
The Task of the Greek Orthodox in America
By Fr. Demetrios J. Constantelos I was invited to speak before the Section on Education of the 35th Clergy-Laity Congress on “The Church Fathers and Hellenic Paideia,” a most interesting and timely topic which can…
