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What Greece’s Electricity Price Swings Can Tell the Philly Region
Greece is curtailing record amounts of renewable electricity as midday supply pushes wholesale prices toward zero. PJM faces its own late-day pressures, but the price pattern serving the Philadelphia region remains different.
George K. Pouleres
George K. Pouleres, 82, of Linwood, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kallemasia, Chios, Greece, he was the cherished son of the late Konstantinos and…
Today in History: The Greek-American Sailor Who Survived the USS Indianapolis
Gust Constantine Katsikas, a Greek-American sailor from Chicago, was among only 316 people who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and nearly four days adrift in the Pacific.
How Greece Quietly Became A Global Player In Drone Technology
Greek drone makers ALTUS-LSA, Delian and Velos Rotors are gaining global attention in defense, surveillance, rescue and dual-use UAV technology, positioning Greece as an emerging aerospace innovator.
E. Chris Kaitson Elected AHEPA Supreme President At 103rd Convention In Florida
E. Chris Kaitson of Houston, Texas, was unanimously elected AHEPA Supreme President for the 2025–2026 term during the organization’s 103rd Supreme Convention in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Name Days This Week: July 27–August 2, 2025
The last days of July and the start of August find Greek families marking some of the most cherished name days of the summer. These moments—big or small—remind us how tradition and faith connect us…
The Long Way Home: Sixteen Greek Soldiers Laid to Rest
On July 21, sixteen Greek soldiers finally made it home. Their return didn’t make front-page news here in the States. There were no crowds, no big headlines. But in Nicosia, Cyprus, the atmosphere was heavy.…
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…
