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Evangelismos Greek Fall Festival 2016
Philadelphia, PA – Greek Flags adorn the campus of Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church on Bustleton Avenue during their annual food festival. It’s all about our community, sharing the best Greek food they know how to…
1936 Olympic Relay Torch To Be Displayed At Odyssey Charter School 10th Anniversary Celebration
Wilmington, DE – The 10th Anniversary of the Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington, will be celebrated on Saturday, September 24th, with a special presentation announcing the collaboration of the school with the schools of the…
Festival Season Heats up and Parishioners Keep Cool at St. Sophia
Jeffersonville, PA – The Philadelphia heatwave this weekend kept food a little warmer than expected at the St. Sophia Greek Festival. But when it came down to their guests having a great time the parishioners…
St. George Cathedral 4th Annual Golf Classic
Philadelphia, PA – St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Philadelphia will be hosting it’s fourth annual golf classic/tournament at the Meadowlands Country Club on September 21. The annual event funds the restoration of Philadelphia’s St.…
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…
