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Petros Kolokithias
Petros Kolokithias passed away on October 18, 2016, at the age of 91. Petros was born in Chios, Greece and was the husband of Argerou, beloved father of Stella and Jimmy, brother of Helen Gianoumis…
Elisavet Kousis
Elisavet (Liza) Kousis passed away on the 17th of October 2016. Born in 1933 in Ardassa, Greece, she was the first daughter of Georgios and Sophia Romanidis, who arrived there with their families from Trapezounta,…
Astra Foods Sponsors 2nd Annual Philly Cheesesteak Eating Contest
Philadelphia, PA – On Saturday, the 2nd annual Philly Cheesesteak and Food Festival was hosted at Citizen Park parking lot. The event featured some 50 food vendors, live music and plenty of hungry cheesesteak fans.…
Philopatria Beneficial Velvendinon Society Dinner Dance
On Saturday, November 12, 2016, the Velvendinon Society “Philopatria” will host a dinner dance. The dance starts at 7:00 pm and will be hosted at the Danielle Kousoulis center, at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church.…
55th Anniversary Dance, Corthion Andros Society
Corthion Andros Society is hosting its 55th Anniversary Dance on October 30, 2016. The annual event brings together an entire community for dancing, food, and fun. The event will be hosted at the Merion in…
Sweets And Dance Treats, A Taste Of Greece Weekend For St. George In Media
Media, PA – The flaky and hot sweet galaktobouriko was perfect this weekend at the St. George, “Taste of Greece” festival. Saying it may be difficult, but having just one slice is even harder. The…
St. Thomas Agora Celebrates 38th Year
Cherry Hill, NJ – St. Thomas Agora was alive with the aromas and sounds of Greece on Friday night. Thousands of Greek food enthusiasts gathered for the 38th annual Agora Festival held on the church…
St. George Cathedral to Host Mini Festival
Philadelphia, PA – St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral will be hosting a mini-festival. On October 13th, 14th, and 16th, the Cathedral will open its doors their community center. Traditional Greek foods, such as spanakopita, souvlakia,…
Fifth Annual Benefit Banquet for IOCC
The Fifth Annual Benefit Banquet for IOCC will take place on October 28, 2016, at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville, PA. The Greater Philadelphia Committee of the IOCC invites you to attend and…
St. Luke Greek School Opens Doors To 2016
Broomall, PA – With backpacks full and smiles on faces, the St. Luke Greek school students returned for the start of their new year. On Tuesday evening, some 75 kids came in for the mostly…
Hellenic Hearts Building & Empowering The Next Generation Of Greek-americans
Philadelphia, PA – An old English proverb says, “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” That simple concept…
Philly Greeks Get A Bouzoukia Night Injection
Upper Darby, PA – It was a shot in the dark that the Philly Greek community needed. Bouzouki Night hosted by the Pan-Macedonian Society of Philadelphia was that much-needed injection to step into the fall…
