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Cosmos Philly Summer Book Giveaway
Those lazy days of summer have arrived, and we’ve got a treat for you. Cosmos Philly is giving away recently released Hidden Mosaics, An Aegean Tale, by the author Alexander Billinis. All you have to…
Mt. Athos, Greece, 1993
Stray light illuminates a 12th century frescoes on the walls of Pantokratoras Monastery on Mt. Athos. Athos is a mountain and peninsula in northern Greece and an important center of eastern orthodox monasticism. Image courtesy…
Greek Teacher Wanted in Philadelphia
The Greek School of Annunciation of Evangelismos Philadelphia is searching for a well-qualified teacher for the 2016-17 school year. The position to be filled will be for the 5th and 6th-grade classes. The school year…
Spiro Zandes
Spiro A. Zandes suddenly passed away on June 25, 2016. He was the father of Jennifer and Stephen. He also was the brother of Mary Evangelatos-Jaxheimer, Voula Sidelsky and brother of Nick who lives in…
Kozani, Greece, 2008
Popularly known as “Parharomanes” in Greek, these women hold to the traditions of semi-nomadic farmers. Throughout much of the spring, summer and fall seasons, these Pontian women from the surrounding local villages, travel to the…
Billy Phillips, Service To Country And Community
A decorated Vietnam veteran and police officer in the city of Philadelphia for 25 years, Billy Phillips (Vasili Philippou) has served country and community. “I was one of a handful of Greek-American volunteers that joined…
Nicholas E. Bratsis
Nicholas (Nick) E. Bratsis, 83, of Drexel Hill, PA ─ a retired 34-year veteran of the Upper Darby Township Police Department ─ died on Wednesday, July 13 of lung cancer at Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical…
AHEPA 10th Annual Olympic 5K Run
Wilmington, DE – The AHEPA 10th Annual Olympic 5K Run/Walk will take place at the Barley Mill Plaza School Campus on Saturday, September 24, 2016. This event will bring the Spirit and Values of the…
Demosthenes Halkias
Demosthenes (Demos) Halkias, age 89, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on July 1, 2016. Son of Dimitrios Halkias and Irene Alexopoulos Halkias, he was predeceased by his brother, Peter Halkias and survived by…
Lansdowne, PA, USA, 2012
American Independence Day pride is broadcast in red, white and blue all over the streets of Lansdowne, PA. Parade participants celebrate the historic July 4th moment in neighborhoods and cities across the country by wearing…
Stockton Receives $100,000 Gift to Establish Endowed Professorship of Greek Art, Architecture
George C. Georges of Atlantic City Honors His Parents, Constantine George Georges and Sophia C. Georges Galloway, NJ – Businessman George C. Georges today signed an agreement pledging $100,000 to the Stockton University Foundation to…
AHEPA Announces National Honorees for Athletics
2015 World Series Champion to Receive Prestigious Harry Agganis Award. College Hockey Standout Scores Second William Chirgotis Award. Wahington, DC – A 2015 World Series champion and an All-American NCAA Division I hockey player have…
