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The Day Papadopoulos Became Pappas
Greek names in America tell a story. From the early 1900s, when Papadopoulos became Pappas to fit on a diner sign, to today, when younger generations reclaim the full name with pride, each change reflects…
Greek School Registration 2025–2026 at Holy Trinity Wilmington
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Wilmington, DE, invites families to register for Greek School. Open House September 17; classes begin September 24.
The 1926 Camden AHEPA Photo That Built a Community
In 1926, officers of AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 posed for a photo of South Jersey’s early Greek community. Founded in 1925, the chapter marks 100 years this year.
Joanna A. Savvides
The Delaware Valley’s Greek-Cypriot community mourns the passing of Joanna A. Savvides, an international business leader and beloved advocate for Hellenic heritage.
Greeks Abroad Gather for THI’s 9th London Gala
On October 9, 2025, The Hellenic Initiative will host its 9th Annual London Gala at The Dorchester. The evening will bring together the Greek diaspora to celebrate and support THI’s mission for Greece.
The New Balkan Passport Wars
Across the Balkans, passports have become political weapons. From Bulgaria’s mass naturalizations in North Macedonia to maps of “Greater Albania,” governments are using citizenship and identity to extend influence across borders without moving soldiers.
Name Days This Week: September 14 – 20, 2025
From the Exaltation of the Holy Cross to the feast of Saints Sophia and her daughters Faith, Hope, and Love, this week carries both solemnity and joy. See who’s celebrating September 14–20, and don’t forget…
George Hionis
George Hionis of Newtown Square passed away on September 8, 2025, at 95. A native of Kefalonia, he is remembered for his hard work, generosity, and devotion to family.
The Eupalinos Tunnel: An Ancient Engineering Marvel
Built in the 6th century BCE, the Eupalinos Tunnel on Samos was a hidden aqueduct carved through solid rock. Today it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most remarkable engineering…
Andreas Kyprianides Recognized in Nicosia for Decades of Service to the Cypriot Diaspora
President Nikos Christodoulides honored Los Angeles Consul General Andreas Kyprianides with Cyprus’s highest recognition during a diaspora ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on August 27, 2025.
The Forgotten Pogrom: Toronto’s Anti-Greek Riot of 1918
In August 1918, Toronto saw its largest riot when thousands of veterans and civilians attacked the Greek community. Over three days, Greek businesses were vandalized, many people were injured, and families were displaced.
BOOKED: PhillyGodfather Brings Greek American Story to West Chester University
Stelios and Mattheo Maltepes bring their family’s story from Greece to Philadelphia to West Chester University. Hear them at the Crime & Justice Lecture Series on September 16 in CBPM Room 101.
