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Kast Annual Food Show Returns to Live Casino Philadelphia
Kast Annual Food Show 2025 at Live Casino Philadelphia on April 22 features tastings, vendor showcases, and networking for foodservice professionals.
Live Now: Metropolitan Apostolos Presides Over The Apokathelosis In Wilmington
His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey is currently leading the Service of the Apokathelosis at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Wilmington, Delaware. The service began at 2:30 p.m., drawing the faithful into one…
Live Now: The Great Doxology Opens Greek Independence Day Celebrations in Philadelphia
This morning, Philadelphia’s Greek-American community gathers at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral for the Official Great Doxology, a liturgical service that opens the city’s Greek Independence Day celebrations. Held at 10:30 AM at the cathedral…
George Stefanidis
George Evangelos Stefanidis passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born on July 14, 1928, in Lechovo, Florina—a mountain village in northwestern Greece where the foundations of his…
A Bold Step Forward: Odyssey Charter School Opens Multi-Sport Complex
With the opening of its new multi-sport complex, Odyssey Charter School has taken a decisive step in expanding opportunities for its students—on and off the field. The state-of-the-art facility is more than an athletic upgrade;…
Maria Zonios Goumas
Maria Zonios Goumas passed away on April 7, 2025, leaving behind a quiet absence that says more than words ever could. Born on December 10, 1961, in Megalo Peristeri, Greece, Maria carried her village with…
Philadelphia’s Greek Community Celebrates at Eleftheria Gala 2025
Philadelphia, PA – April 5, 2025 — On Saturday evening, the Eleftheria Gala brought together dignitaries, community leaders, and members of the Greek-American community at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown to celebrate Greek Independence Day. Hosted…
Metropolitan Apostolos Leads Akathist Hymn Service At St. Thomas In Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ – On Friday evening, St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey for an archpastoral visit and the service of the Akathist Hymn to…
Greek Flag Raising Ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall – Highlights & Photo Gallery
On April 4, 2025, the Annual Greek Flag Raising Ceremony took place at Philadelphia City Hall, bringing together members of the local Greek-American community and city officials to mark Greece’s fight for independence. The ceremony…
Live Now: The Parkway Turns Blue and White for Greek Independence Day 2025
The 2025 Greek Independence Day Parade brings tradition, unity, and celebration to the heart of Philadelphia, with the Parkway awash in blue and white. From early in the morning, the city’s Greek-American community comes together…
Federation’s Silent Auction Opens in Support of Greek Independence Day Events
In the lead-up to this year’s Greek Independence Day celebrations in Philadelphia, the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley has launched its Eleftheria Gala Silent Auction—a meaningful way to support the…
Live Now: Greek Flag Raising Ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall
Tune in as we stream live from Philadelphia City Hall, where the Greek-American community comes together to honor Greece’s fight for independence and celebrate our shared heritage. Hosted by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of…
