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the Cosmos Philly Staff
The Last Candy Maker: Govatos Chocolates Sweetened Wilmington for 130 Years
For 130 years, Govatos Chocolates sweetened Wilmington. Its closing in 2024 ended an era but left a legacy of family, tradition, and community.
Penn Libraries Hosts Christopher King on Early Greek American Music
Penn Libraries hosts Christopher C. King for a lecture concert on early Greek American recordings, with rare 78s, images, and live performance. Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
The Klan, the Greeks, and the Birth of AHEPA
In the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan targeted Greek immigrants with boycotts, violence, and intimidation. Out of that climate of fear, AHEPA was born in Atlanta, turning persecution into unity and lasting civic strength.
Helen Sosangelis
Helen Sosangelis, 86, of Medford, NJ, passed away September 20, 2025, remembered with love for her faith and devotion to family.
Mini but Mighty: Why Greece’s Supermarket Chains Are Going Small in 2025
Big-box stores still dominate Greece’s grocery market, but it’s the minimarkets, express shops, and local franchises that are reshaping daily life.
Cigar Night in Upper Darby Draws AHEPA Supreme Leaders to Support Scholarships
AHEPA Supreme leaders joined Chapter 445’s Cigar Night at St. Demetrios in Upper Darby, raising scholarship funds for Greek American students.
Delaware Valley Ambassador Awards Banquet Returns to Adelphia for 15th Year
The 15th Annual Delaware Valley Ambassador Awards Banquet will be held on November 2, 2025, at Adelphia in Deptford, NJ. The event recognizes parishioners and youth for their service and contributions to the Orthodox community.
Name Days This Week: September 28 – October 4, 2025
From Hariton and Kyriakos to Dionysios and Verina, the turn of the month brings a full week of name day celebrations. See who’s honored September 28–October 4, and wish your friends and family Χρόνια πολλά.
From Symi to the NFL: The Spanos Family Brings Flag Football to Santorini
The Los Angeles Chargers are bringing their first NFL Flag Football event to Santorini on October 10–12, celebrating their Greek roots and the sport’s upcoming Olympic debut in 2028.
ReBrain Greece Hosts New York Career Event for Greek Professionals on December 7
ReBrain Greece is hosting a career networking event on December 7, 2025, in New York. It will connect Greek professionals abroad with more than 40 top employers and showcase incentives for those considering returning to…
How Pizza Found Its Home in Thessaloniki
From ancient plakous to the square pan slices of Pizza Romea and today’s Neapolitan-style pies, Thessaloniki has made pizza its own. The city’s ovens tell a story of migration, tradition, and taste that blends Greek…
Saint George to Honor Father Anastasios’ 30 Years of Priesthood
On October 26, 2025, Saint George Cathedral in Philadelphia will celebrate Father Anastasios Bourantas’ 30 years of service at The Arts Ballroom.
