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Savor Greece in Media: St. George Greek Festival 2023
Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Greece without leaving Pennsylvania at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church Annual Greek Festival in Media. For four days every September, the church grounds transform into a…
Pan Icarian Supreme Convention This Labor Day Weekend
The Pan Icarian Brotherhood, Philadelphia Chapter “ATHERAS” is hosting its 120th Supreme Convention on Labor Day Weekend at the Sheraton Downtown hotel. This is the oldest Greek organization in the Western Hemisphere, and in addition…
AHEPA Elects Savas Tsivicos as Supreme President and Launches Emergency Fund for Greece Wildfires Relief
Las Vegas, NV – The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA), the leading grassroots service association for millions of American citizens of Hellenic heritage and Philhellenes, recently elected Savas Tsivicos as the Supreme…
Pan-Cretan Association of America Welcomes its First Woman President, Diane Kounalakis
Earlier this month, the Pancretan Association of America (PAA) made history at its 48th Annual Convention by electing Diane Kounalakis as its first woman president. This groundbreaking decision comes 94 years after the cultural and…
Vicki’s Cold Cuts: 55 Years Later, a Greek Legacy of Resilience and Community in Eddystone
Eddystone, PA – Vicki’s Cold Cuts has stood as a beloved institution for 55 years, starting with its founding by Greek immigrants Paraskevoula and Pete Fotiadis from Thessaloniki, Greece. Serving the hardworking employees of Baldwin…
Scars of the Past, Hopes for the Future: Reflecting on the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus
On July 20, 1974, the serene island of Cyprus was shattered by the Turkish military invasion, forever altering the lives of Greek Cypriots and leaving a lasting scar on our collective memory. As we approach…
Elias Tikos: Honoring A Lifetime Of Service As A Greek Orthodox Cantor
Yesterday, the Greek Orthodox community celebrated a significant milestone as Elias Tikos retired from his dedicated service as a beloved cantor (“ψάλτης”) at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. Elias Tikos left an…
New Spiritual Leader Joins St. Demetrios: Fr. Alexandros Kaitidis Marks The Beginning Of A Promising Chapter
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, welcomed a new spiritual leader on June 17, Fr. Alexandros Kaitidis. The arrival of Fr. Kaitidis and his family was celebrated on Father’s Day, June 18,…
Angeliki Athanasoula
Angeliki Athanasoula, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, became an angel on June 25th, 2023. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by the family she molded with her tenacity and love. Her story…
Maids Of Athena Grand President Maria Ana Pantelous Testimonial
Overlooking the Philadelphia skyline with its Welcome America fireworks display, the Maids of Athena honored its Grand President, Maria Ana Pantelous, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Camden, NJ. The setting was the New Jersey…
Ekaterini Christoforidis
Katina Christoforidis, a life to celebrate, left us on June 20, 2023. But her legacy remains, a string of memories and values she weaved through 96 enriching years. Her love, strong as the Aegean winds,…
Martha Makropoulos
On June 15, 2023, Martha Makropoulos, a beacon of strength and love, passed away, leaving behind a life marked by endurance, love, and legacy. Her life’s journey was a rich tapestry of remarkable stories and…
