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John Solomon
John Solomon, a longtime pillar of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church and a beloved community figure, passed away on January 23, 2026, at age 90.
Full Circle: HUC Celebrates 90 Years With Major Scholarship Announcement
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia marked its 90th anniversary with a sold-out gala and announced a new $20,000 annual scholarship for students.
Icarian Dinner Dance Featuring Violeta Ikari to Be Held in Cherry Hill
The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America, Atheras Chapter 12, will host its Dinner Dance on February 21, 2026, at the Danielle Kousoulis Center in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Military Tourism in Greece: Where Heritage and Memory Meet
Discover another side of Greece—where battlefields, forts, and war memorials reveal how conflict shaped the nation’s identity from ancient times to World War II.
Name Days This Week: January 25 – 31, 2026
The final week of January includes Greek name days for Grigoris, Margarita, Xenophon, and Evdoxia. See who’s celebrating January 25–31, 2026.
Philadelphia Federation Cuts Vasilopita at Pan Icarian Atheras Center
The Philadelphia Federation of Hellenic Societies cut its New Year vasilopita at the Pan Icarian Atheras Center in Pennsauken, NJ.
Apokriatiko Glendi Set for February 7 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton
An Apokriatiko Glendi will be held on February 7 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton, bringing families together for an evening of music, food, and community celebration.
Fifty Years Later, Greek-American Families Still Seek Justice for Properties Lost in Cyprus
Fifty years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, thousands of Greek-American families are still seeking justice for homes and land they were forced to abandon in 1974.
St. Thomas Hellenic School PTO to Host 30th Annual Dinner Dance
The St. Thomas Hellenic School PTO will host its 30th Annual Dinner Dance on February 7, 2026, at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
MDF 2026 Music & Dance Festival Set for February 13–16 in Philadelphia
The 2026 Music & Dance Festival will take place February 13-16 at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, bringing together youth from parishes across the Metropolis of New Jersey.
Greek Music Anthology Concert at NBPAC to Support Elytis Chair Fund at Rutgers
A fundraising Greek music concert will take place Feb. 6, 2026 at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center to support the Elytis Chair Fund at Rutgers University.
Panagia Soumela to Host Winter Gala in Bayside on February 7
Panagia Soumela will host its Winter Gala on February 7 in Bayside, bringing together Greek music, live performances, and a four-course dinner in support of the institution’s ongoing mission.
