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St. Anthony’s Gyro Festival Returns October 25 in Vineland
St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Vineland, New Jersey, will welcome friends and neighbors for its annual Gyro Festival on October 25.
From Crisis to Comeback: Greece’s Recovery and the Cost of Living Pinch
Greece has gone from bailouts and brain drain to one of the eurozone’s fastest-growing economies. Yet while investment returns and more Greeks move back home, many families still struggle with low wages, high rents, and…
Annunciation Elkins Park Seeking Custodian and Sexton
Annunciation Elkins Park is seeking a Custodian and a Church Sexton (Neokoros) to help care for the parish and support its worship life.
Greek American Heroes of the 1912–1913 Balkan Wars: A Lecture by Peter S. Giakoumis
Peter S. Giakoumis speaks November 7 at Odyssey Charter School on Greek Americans who fought in the 1912–1913 Balkan Wars.
Elizabeth Valis
Elizabeth Valis, 96, beloved teacher, will be remembered for her faith, kindness, and love of family at services on October 3 in Toms River, NJ.
Molly Kramer
Molly Rentos Kramer, 94, of Reading, PA, passed away September 27, 2025, remembered for her faith, kindness, and the love she gave to her family.
Annunciation Elkins Park Celebrates Renovated Campus Grand Opening
Annunciation Church in Elkins Park celebrated the grand opening of its renovated campus with parishioners of all generations.
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.
