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Epirotes of Philadelphia Mark New Year with Vasilopita at St. George Cathedral
The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” held its annual Vasilopita cutting at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, honoring Agios Georgios of Ioannina.
Academy of Aristotle to Host 34th Annual Dinner Dance on February 7
The Academy of Aristotle will host its 34th Annual Dinner Dance on February 7, 2026, at the Saint George Community Center in Media, Pennsylvania.
Olive Oil Shock: From Crisis to Structural Decline
New EU and international data show Greece’s olive oil crisis is shifting from short-term shock to long-term structural decline.
CineΕλλάδα to Screen What If… in Chicago on January 20
CineΕλλάδα continues in Chicago with a free screening of What If…, starring Christoforos Papakaliatis, on January 20 at the Pickwick Theatre.
Today in History: The SS Heimara, Greece’s Deadliest Maritime Disaster
On this day in 1947, the SS Heimara sank near the Verdugia islets, claiming nearly 400 lives in Greece’s deadliest maritime disaster.
AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 to Honor Anastasios Efstratiades as AHEPAN of the Year
AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 will honor Anastasios Efstratiades as AHEPAN of the Year on January 30, 2026, at Adelphia Restaurant in Deptford, New Jersey.
Who Will Teach Greek to the Next Generation?
A growing debate over volunteer instructors raises deeper questions about Greek language education, professional teachers, and the future of the diaspora.
Name Days This Week: January 18 – 24, 2026
Late January brings Greek name days for Athanasios, Efthimios, Maximos, and Dionisis. See who’s celebrating during the week of January 18–24, 2026.
AHEPA Chapter 26 Marks 100 Years in Philadelphia
AHEPA Chapter 26 will mark 100 years of service in Philadelphia with a centennial celebration on February 15, 2026, at The Arts Ballroom in Center City.
Evangelismos Church to Host Apokriatiko Glenti in Philadelphia on February 21
Evangelismos of the Theotokos Church hosts its annual Apokriatiko Glenti in Philadelphia on February 21, 2026, featuring dinner, live music by Kefi Band, and a festive carnival atmosphere.
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in New Jersey Burns Mortgage, Advances Toward Consecration
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Flemington, NJ, retired its mortgage on Dec. 8, clearing the way for church consecration in 2026.
Stamatia Giannakos
Stamatia Giannakos, born in Chios, Greece, a seamstress and beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully in Upper Darby at the age of 95.
