Interviews
Conversations with voices from our community and across the Greek world.
Dora Giannakarios Preston, They Call Me Mama
An Interview with a Greek-American Volunteer Firefighter Volunteer firefighters; the term conjures up visions of fire trucks with Dalmatians riding the running boards, soot-covered men racing into a burning building, protected by fire gear from head…
Solomon’s Gold Mine, The Arrow Of Upper Darby
A look back at the Arrow Restaurant in Upper Darby and John Solomon, a central figure in Philadelphia’s Greek-American community from the 1960s to the 1980s.
The Stroke Of A Painter’s Brush, Gus V. Sermas
Gus V. Sermas is an expressionist painter whose work features many elements of Hellenism. Born in Laconia, Greece, he moved to Waco, Texas, as a boy. During his interview, he recalls the initial interest that brought…
Father Peter Thornberg, The Good Shepherd Of The Faithful
Fr. Peter was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. He’s Greek roots are found in Kastraki (Kalambaka), Volos, Corinth, Georgitsi (Sparta), and Thessaloniki. The great-grandson of immigrants who came to America in the early…
Dr. Despina Tsirakoglou, A Classic Physician In Modern Times
In this video interview, Dr. Despina Tsirakoglou reflects on a life shaped by immigration, education, and decades of deeply personal care for families across Upper Darby and the surrounding communities. Born in Tsotyli, Kozani, Greece, in…
Panos Kiamos Electrifies Philly Greeks
Upper Darby, PA – Greek concerts returned to the Tower Theatre after more than generation last night. Singer Panos Kiamos put on a Greek Style Bouzouki Night to an electrified crowd. It may be a one…
Interview With George Papadopoulos, The Family Patriarch
Like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one. One family, the Papadopoulos’ history was carefully preserved through stories told by grandparents and the treasured black and white…
George Marcantonis Of Neo Kyma, A Passion For Singing
By day he’s a dentist. When the weekend arrives, he follows his passion for singing. George Marcantonis is the lead singer for the band Neo Kyma which he launched with Tolis Kyrazis in 1999. The duo…
Nick Peetros, The Greek That Brought Down The House
On March 21, 2004, one of the most iconic structures in the Philadelphia landscape was brought down to concrete rubble. Veterans Stadium, opened in 1971 and located on famed Broad Street, housed the Philadelphia Phillies and…
“Not That Harry, The Other Harry”
Cosmos Philly sits down with the author Harry Karapalides, to discuss his books and the ‘why and what’ he writes about. A significant writing contributor to Cosmos Philly through his blog “The Philadelphia Greek-Stake,” we discover…
George Spiro Giordas, We Danced To His Music All Night Long
George Spiro Giordas was born on January 21, 1932, to Spiro and Artemis Giordas in Philadelphia, where he grew up with his sister Evangeline. As a child, he took music lessons, where he learned to play…
Marina Angel, Pioneering Attorney Of Civil Rights And Women Issues
Professor Marina Angel is a prolific legal scholar who has achieved outstanding professional excellence, distinguishing herself among law school professors and researchers nationwide for her groundbreaking legal scholarship in areas vital to the equal participation of…
