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the Cosmos Philly Staff
Panagia Soumela in New Jersey to Hold Pontian Genocide Commemoration May 16
Panagia Soumela in West Milford, New Jersey, will hold a Pontian Genocide commemoration on May 16 with Vespers, a memorial service, and wreath laying.
Greek Night at Blue Cork Winery Brings Music and Dancing to Williamstown May 23
Greek Night is set for May 23 at Blue Cork Winery in Williamstown, NJ, with live music, dancing, and food in an outdoor setting.
Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parade Filled the Parkway With Flags, Music, and Community
Flags, music, traditional dress, and generations of families shaped this year’s Greek Independence Day parade in the civic heart of Philadelphia.
Doxology at Saint George Cathedral Opens Philadelphia Greek Parade Day
The official Doxology at Saint George Cathedral opened Philadelphia’s 2026 Greek Independence Day parade day with prayer, remembrance, and community presence.
Eleftheria Gala Honors Steve Kontos During Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Weekend
The 2026 Eleftheria Gala honored Steve Kontos at the Pennsylvania Convention Center as part of Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day weekend.
Ani Marie Diakatos
Ani Marie Diakatos of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 22, 2026. She is remembered for her devotion to family, faith, and the Greek and Armenian community life around her.
Greek Name Days This Week: April 26 to May 2, 2026
Greek name days for April 26 to May 2, 2026, including the Sunday of the Myrrhbearers, Saint Glaphyra, Saint Jason, Saint Sosipater, Saint Argyri, the Prophet Jeremiah, and Saint Athanasios.
Greek Flag Raised at Philadelphia City Hall to Open Independence Day Weekend
The Greek flag was raised at Philadelphia City Hall as Evzones, clergy, officials, and community leaders opened Greek Independence Day Parade Weekend.
Greece Passes Its First Art Forgery Law as Fake Works Surface in Major Cases
Greece has passed its first dedicated law targeting art forgery, introducing stricter penalties and oversight after major cases involving fake artworks.
AHEPA District 4 to Host Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Symposium in Philadelphia
AHEPA District 4 will host a May 7 symposium at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia focused on thalassemia and sickle cell disease, with medical speakers, patient testimony, dinner, and fundraising.
Georgetown Event to Examine Cyprus’ Division, Past Missteps, and Paths Toward Unity
Georgetown and the American Hellenic Institute will host a public discussion on Cyprus, EOKA, enosis, and possible paths toward unity on April 27.
Nominations Open for Forty Under 40 Class of 2026 Recognizing Greek American Leaders
Nominations are open for the 2026 Forty Under 40 awards by the Greek America Foundation, recognizing Greek American and Canadian leaders under 40. Deadline April 30.
