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Federation Of Hellenic American Societies Fall Meeting
Upper Darby, PA – This Tuesday, September 13th, 2016, at 7:30 pm, the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley, will host its first Autumn meeting of the season at the…
The Number Of Greeks Who Moved Abroad During The Crisis
According to the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad, more than 350,000 Greek citizens have abandoned their country during the ongoing 7-year economic recession. Most of the data was gathered directly from statistic bureaus and other…
Peter Kalitsopoulos, Recording the Legacy of Olde Greektown
With camera in hand, Peter Kalitsopoulos has recorded many historic moments in the Philadelphia Greek community. One such image shot in the 80’s, captures a group of Evzones standing tall in front of Independence Hall.…
Kuzina By Sofia, Greek Restaurant Closes Doors
Cherry Hill, NJ – This past weekend, Greek Restaurant Kuzina by Sofia closed its doors for the final time. A sad moment for the community and especially for Greeks who many called it the best…
Eralia “Elly” Agapitides
Eralia “Elly” Agapitides, (née Eralia Boulageris), beloved wife of the late Emanuel Agapitides, devoted daughter of the late Alexandra (née Prinos), and John Boulageris, sister of the late Michael Boulageris. Survived by beloved daughters Valli…
Philadelphia Epirotes Contribute to Monastery
Ioannina, Greece – Once again the Epirotes of the Omonia Society in Philadelphia expressed their love of homeland through charitable work. Representing the organization, president Mr. Vasilios Keisoglou visited the city of Ioannina and contributed…
Greek Olympic Athletes In Crisis
I was watching the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio at the legendary Maracana stadium as the Greek athletes entered first with flag bearer Sofia Becatorou. I suddenly felt the need to stand…
Alexi Pappas Olympian and Poet
Greek-American long-distance runner Alexi Pappas competed in Rio in her first-ever Olympic race. But unlike many of her Olympic peers, Pappas does not put all her talent in one basket. In addition to training as…
Andreas Barkoulis, Greek Cinema Icon of the ’60s, Dies at 80
Athens – Andreas Barkoulis, one of the brightest stars of Greek cinema’s golden age, passed away today at Agia Olga hospital in Athens. He was 80 years old and had been hospitalized with heart and…
Eleonora Valko
Eleonora Valko, born in Sparta, lived in Athens, Greece, before immigrating to the United States. After graduating, she worked as a paralegal in a Piraeus Law office in Greece. Married in Athens in 1963 to…
The Center for Orthodox Thought & Culture Opens at Eastern University
The Agora Institute at Eastern University, St. David’s PA. has initiated the Center for Orthodox Thought & Culture, an intellectual and spiritual home for Orthodox students that focuses on Eastern Orthodoxy’s broad, deep cultural and…
Winners Of The Cosmos Philly Summer Reads Giveaway
Congratulations to Chris Stavrou (Chicago, IL), Ted Stathakos (Toronto, ON, Canada) and Mary Giddens Davenport (Norristown, PA). As part of our summertime Cosmos Philly Summer Reads Giveaway, they have been selected to receive a copy…
