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25 Ancient Greek Cities That No Longer Exist Or Are No Longer Greek
By taking a look at the world map today, you would never believe that Greece, which is nothing but a small country, currently known as a beautiful tourist destination in southern Europe, had once dominated…
Yianni Papastefanou & His Orchestra Will Visit Adelphia
Deptford, NJ – On Sunday (January 18th 2015) Yianni Papastefanou & his Orchestra will visit Adelphia Restaurant/Lounge for an evening of LIVE GREEK MUSIC. Looking for someplace to go and party. Visit the lounge at…
Chios Society of Philadelphia celebration, Old Hollywood Chiotes
The United Chios Society of Philadelphia Koraes Chapter 16 is excited to announce their first major event for 2015! Please join us for a spectacular night of dancing, live music, delicious food, and an open…
Pan-Macedonian Panigiri, Celebrate the Tradition
There are three important elements that Greeks proclaim make a panigiri successful – good music, good wine and good food. On Saturday, January 24rth, 2015, that traditional affair will take place at St. George Greek…
AGORA – From Democracy To The Market
The Agora (Αγορά) was a central area in Ancient Greece city-states. It was a gathering place, an assembly of active citizens, and the City centre for political, economical, athletic, artistic and spiritual life. It was…
Broomall, PA, USA, 2013
Flashback to February 13, 2013. It was a day that St. Luke’s girls basketball team had their prayers answered during the second round of the GOYA basketball league playoffs. Coaches Artemis Tsingiropoulos and Chris Nikolos…
Valley Forge, PA, USA, 2013
Fr. Peter J. Thornberg of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church blesses the waters of the Schuylkill River just minutes away from his church, while his congregation looks on. Epiphany day, which traditionally falls on January…
The Basics of Greek Food: The Olive, Olive Oil and Bread
The olive – you’ve heard its health benefits, both from the fruit and its oil. Did you know where it came from? The olive is originally from the Mediterranean and it was there, particularly in…
Food Delivery By The Hellenic Relief Foundation
For the third Christmas in a row, the well established food delivery by the Hellenic Relief foundation took place. A total of 647 packages with turkeys and other various food, all suitable for the festive…
Saint Basil’s Good Luck Bread
The holidays are in full swing, which means family dinners, lot’s of wine, wrapping presents and logically carbohydrate overload. potatoes, pastas, and so many side dishes. Over at Kuzina by Sofia, we are starting to…
A Family Affair Hits The Cinemas In January 2015
A Family Affair, an intimate portrait of the famous Xylouris family and their sacred bonds with the musical tradition of Crete, will premiere in Greece and worldwide in January 2015. Directed by Angeliki Aristomenopoulou, the…
Wildwood, NJ, USA 2014
The white washed exterior of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church and blue sky come together in a scene reminiscent of a church on a Greek Island. Built in 1968, along the Eastern shore of the…
