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Spiliotis Elected As Federation President
Upper Darby, PA – Nikolaos Spiliotis was elected to the position of President of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley on Tuesday. During the annual spring meeting hosted…
Congratulations Aris Tsingiropoulos!
Broomall, PA – On June 7th, Aristotle “Aris” Tsingiropoulos graduated from Bayard Rustin High school, and 4 days later the celebration of this milestone was given by his parents. For those of those that know…
Macedonia is Greek Resolution
On the occasion of the 2016 Clergy Laity Assembly and Philoptochos Convention of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey held at “The Venetian” in Garfield, NJ, on May 16-17, 2016; be it resolved that: “Whereas,…
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…
