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Golden Wreaths Presented in Philadelphia Ahead of Marathon Weekend
A new tradition took root in Philadelphia as Consul General Iphigenia Kanara presented golden wreaths from Greece to honor this year’s Marathon champions at a special ceremony at The Logan Hotel.
AHEPA Chapter 69 Celebrates Its 100th Year End Christmas Party at The Pub
AHEPA Chapter 69 is hosting its 100th Year End Christmas Party on December 3rd at The Pub in Pennsauken. All are welcome to join the celebration.
St. George Hamilton Philoptochos Launches Giving Tree Coat Drive for Trenton Students
St. George Philoptochos in Hamilton, NJ has launched its Giving Tree Coat Drive to provide new winter coats for Trenton students in need.
Name Days This Week: November 23 – 29, 2025
Who celebrates this week? Amphilochios, Clement, Katherine, Stylianos, Iakovos, Eirinarhos, Phaidra, and others in the Greek name days for November 23–29.
Thomas George Hatzis
Thomas George “Tom” Hatzis, a cherished member of the Wilmington Greek community and a proud U.S. Army veteran, passed away at age 94.
Elias Pappas: A Greek American Leading With Purpose
Elias Pappas shares his journey from the parish halls of St. Nicholas in Northridge to leading Odyssey Charter School in Delaware, blending Greek heritage with a modern vision for education.
THI Helps Bring Lifesaving Medicine to Greek Seniors Through GIVMED
A new partnership between The Hellenic Initiative and GIVMED is helping seniors in Greece access lifesaving medicines they can no longer afford.
Greece Brings Ancient Symbol of Victory to the Philadelphia Marathon
For the first time, winners of the Philadelphia Marathon will receive golden olive wreaths from Greece, presented during a special ceremony with Greek and city officials.
Paradise at the Breaking Point: When Greece’s Tourism Boom Becomes Its Undoing
Greece welcomes record visitors and soaring revenues in 2025, but beneath the surface, collapsing infrastructure, water shortages, and rising prices are pushing locals out of their own paradise.
CineΕλλάδα: A Journey Through Greek Cinema Begins in Chicago
CineΕλλάδα debuts November 25 at the Pickwick Theatre with UTOPOLIS, a new monthly film series from the Greek Consulate in Chicago celebrating modern Greek cinema.
Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: Evangelismos Philoptochos Hosts Bid-n-Buy on November 30
Evangelismos Philoptochos is hosting its Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice Bid-n-Buy on November 30 at Twining Hall in Feasterville. Dinner, drinks, and great prizes.
Konstantinos Selimis
Konstantinos “Gus” Selimis, 91, of Drexel Hill, passed away on November 13. A proud Greek immigrant and devoted family man, he will be deeply missed.
