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A Little Slice of Greece at Philly Greek Festival
Philadelphia, PA – It’s about as authentic as you can get. The Greek food served at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox, during it’s annual Greek Festival is the real deal. And the parishioners that prepare and serve…
LoveGreece stories: Steve Vranakis
Steve Vranakis has had an impressive career in advertising as a creative director and now he is the Executive Creative Director at Google Creative Lab. His team in Google has launched some of the campaigns that…
Journey Through Smyrna – New Documentary By Chrysovalantis Stamelos
In 1922, the light of cosmopolitan Smyrna was extinguished by war. 93 years later, her light returns with the power of music, faith, and friendship… The documentary Journey Through Smyrna by Greek-American filmmaker Chrysovalantis Stamelos…
John Zafiropoulos, A Greek And The Sea
John Zafiropoulos has never been far from water. Born and raised on the island of Crete, he witnessed the WWII invasion by the Germans that devastated and shaped his early life. By the time he…
Wilmington Delaware Goes Greek
Wilmington, DE – Greek food fans lined up for Gyros and Loukoumades throughout the night at this landmark festival, where the aromas they create are part of the long tradition visitors have come to expect.…
Bertha “Panagiotsa” Rorres
Bertha (Panagiotsa) Rorres passed away on June 8, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Harry (Argyrios) Rorres. Bertha was born and raised in Laconia Greece and arrived in the United States in 1937. She…
Mary N. Chrissos
Mary N. Chrissos passed away on June 7, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Steven and the loving mother of Elaine (Karen Runkle) Chrissos, George S., and Maria (Gary) Plotts. Adoring Grandmother of Andrew…
The 11th Annual Journey to Greece 2016 Summer Program
June 23 – July 23, 2016. Study at a fully accredited US University in Greece; learn about modern and ancient Greece. See and experience the beauty of the country and its people and earn transferable…
AHI Conducts Annual Trip To Greece, Cyprus
Washington, DC — A delegation from the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) completed the organization’s annual leadership trip to Greece and Cyprus, where it held substantive meetings with high-ranking government officials to strengthen relations and address…
Greek Sweets Anchor Holy Trinity Greek Festival
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ – The fun at this Greek Festival really begins weeks before the launch date. It all starts with loyal parishioners who seemingly become full-time employees of the church working round the…
Holy Trinity’s Landmark Greek Festival To Kick Off Next Week In Wilmington
Wilmington, DE – Here it comes. It’s the big one. The Holy Trinity Greek Festival in Wilmington Delaware is hands down the biggest Greek attraction in the Delaware Valley. With a campus and community to…
Aromas Fill the Air at St. George Cathedral Greek Festival
Philadelphia, PA – The aromas of Greek food filled the air around the old city this weekend. St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral hosted its annual Greek Festival. The parking lot of the Cathedral filled with happy…
