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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.
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.
