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Erhart Kästner and the Greece He Chose to See
If you ask someone in our community what Germans thought of Greece during the war, you’ll probably hear about the occupation, the hunger, or the reprisals. What you probably won’t hear is the name Erhart…
The Summer Hustle: How Greece’s Young Seasonal Workers Keep The Tourist Machine Running
Behind Greece’s record tourism season, young seasonal workers carry the workload. Long hours, low pay, and uncertain conditions define a summer economy few visitors see.
Name Days This Week: July 20–26, 2025
With July winding down, summer name days still offer the perfect reason to check in with friends and family. Whether you’re reaching out across town or across the ocean, these small customs, rooted in both…
A Night Of Live Greek Music At Zesty’s – July 19th
Live Greek music night at Zesty’s in Manayunk, Philadelphia, on July 19 features bouzouki, vocals, dining, and Greek entertainment.
Name Days This Week: July 13–19, 2025
Mid-July is here, and name days keep giving us reasons to reach out—sometimes just a quick message, other times a family gathering after church. Whether your traditions are big or small, these moments help us…
Name Days This Week: July 6–12, 2025
Mid-July finds many of us enjoying the long days of summer, and name days offer yet another reason to connect. Whether it’s a wish after Sunday liturgy or a call to someone far away, these…
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Leaked Early. But What Does It Mean To Us?
A few days ago, something unexpected happened. People began sharing a blurry phone video online, just over a minute long, with shaky frames and muffled sound. These kinds of leaks come and go, but this…
Greek Gallium: The Strategic Metal Powering Europe’s Energy Future
In the hills of Viotia and the valleys of Phocis, something significant is happening. What looks at first like ordinary bauxite mining is actually the beginning of a much larger shift. Deep within these rocks…
John Kevgas
John Kevgas, 83, joined our Lord on June 24, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to George and Katherine Kevgas and raised in Methuen, Massachusetts. Family was the most important thing to John,…
Andrew Mitoulis
Philadelphia, PA – The Greek-American community of Philadelphia is mourning the loss of Andrew Mitoulis, who passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, at the age of 95. He passed away peacefully, with his family…
Name Days This Week: June 29–July 5, 2025
As July arrives, the tradition of sharing “Χρόνια πολλά” carries on through quiet wishes at home, a quick phone call, or a name day gathering at church. This week’s calendar brings together some of the…
Purple Gold: How Greece Gave Lavender To The World
You hear “lavender” and your mind probably goes to France. Provence, to be exact. Rolling purple hills, tourist brochures, high-end soaps. But for those of us raised in Greek households or just close enough to…
