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Delaware Valley Ambassador Awards Honor Greek Orthodox Parish Volunteers
More than 400 attended the November 8 banquet in Deptford, where newly enthroned Metropolitan Athenagoras joined representatives of 13 Greek Orthodox communities to recognize parish volunteers and young people.
AHEPA Cancer Research Foundation Awards $55,500 at 38th Annual Gala
Fox Chase Cancer Center, Rutgers Cancer Institute and Weill Cornell each received $18,500 at the November 7 gathering in Edison, New Jersey. Former chairman Tom Sulich was also honored.
Metropolitan Athenagoras Enthroned in New Jersey, Announces $500,000-Plus Scholarship Fund
The new Metropolitan will lead 55 parishes, including communities in eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, and announced more than $500,000 in gifts and pledges for scholarships supporting seminarians and college students.
Greek Couple Honored for Sheltering Jewish Family During Nazi Occupation
Ilias and Maria Machaira sheltered a Jewish family from Karditsa in the mountain village of Amarantos during World War II. More than eight decades later, one of the survivors attended a ceremony honoring them.
Ancient Shipwreck Off Croatia Yields Greek Pottery Marked With Possible Names
Archaeologists say the 2,300-year-old wreck off Vis is the first found in Croatian waters with Greek fine pottery. Scratched inscriptions on several vessels may identify personal belongings of someone aboard.
Greece’s Population Could Fall to 7.6 Million by 2080, EU Report Finds
New European Commission projections point to a shrinking workforce and a rapidly aging population, raising concerns about Greece’s long-term economic growth, pension system, and public services.
Six Greek-American House Members Win Reelection in 2026 Midterms
Four Republicans and two Democrats retained their congressional seats across Florida, New York, New Hampshire, and Nevada, maintaining Greek-American representation in both political parties.
Peloton Removes Varosha Halloween Ride, Apologizes After Greek-American Protest
A Halloween workout featuring the abandoned Cypriot district prompted objections from the Hellenic American Leadership Council, which called for its removal and an apology to families displaced by Turkey’s 1974 invasion.
Greek-American Incumbents Win Reelection in Pennsylvania and Delaware
Steve Malagari defeated fellow Greek-American Yanni Lambros in Montgomery County, while Delaware State Senator Spiros Mantzavinos secured another term in the November 3 elections.
Upper Darby Greek Wine and Food Festival Returns November 6–8
The three-day event at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church will include a Greek marketplace, traditional dance performances, and activities for children.
Two Greek-American Candidates Face Off in Montgomery County House Race
Democratic incumbent Steve Malagari and Republican Yanni Lambros, both raised in Lansdale, compete for Pennsylvania’s 53rd House District in the November 3 election.
Chargers Flag Football Camps Draw More Than 500 Children in Santorini
Former NFL players Melvin Gordon, Stevan Ridley, and Greek-American Niko Koutouvides joined young participants for free football camps on the Greek island.
