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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.
New York Greek Film Expo 2025 Brings Contemporary Greek Cinema to the Big Apple
From October 2 to 12, the New York Greek Film Expo presents award-winning Greek films, filmmaker Q&As, and a Pantelis Voulgaris retrospective across the city.
The Greek Immigrant Who Brought Nevada Its First Veterans’ Hospital
From a 1907 Atlantic crossing to a century of service, Ioannis A. Lougaris became the force behind Nevada’s first veterans hospital, now honoring his name.
Kimberly Guilfoyle Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic
Senate confirms Kimberly Guilfoyle as the first woman U.S. Ambassador to Greece in a 51-47 vote. Historic appointment links Trump family to important diplomatic role.
Designer Bag Bingo at St. George Cathedral – October 18
On October 18, 2025, St. George Cathedral Philoptochos in Philadelphia hosts Designer Bag Bingo with designer handbag prizes, raffles, and a Louis Vuitton grand prize.
AHEPA Delaware Valley Welcomes Supreme President E. Chris Kaitson
Delaware Valley AHEPA chapters will welcome Supreme President E. Chris Kaitson on Sept. 25 with a rooftop reception in Philadelphia as planning begins for the 2026 Supreme Convention.
