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Remembering Cyprus 1974
Later this week, the world will commemorate the 39th anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus which began on July 20, 1974. Throughout the week, HALC will bring you content to help educate others about this…
100 Years In America, A Pontian Family Reunion
June 15, 2013. Upper Darby, PA – Ask a Greek or Greek-American what part of Greece they’re from; the answer will likely be a city or island we are familiar with. However, when you ask…
The Seiss Family Centennial
June 15, 2013. Upper Darby – Ask a Greek or Greek-American what part of Greece they’re from; the answer will likely be a city or island we are familiar with. However, when you ask Harry…
St. Demetrios Greek Festival, A “Sweet” Affair
When it comes to “Greek” Festivals it’s certain that word “Greek” is emphasized here. Walking through the crowed of attendees, volunteers and kids, the Greek language can be heard more often than English.
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church – Preserving Their Greek Festival Identity
St. Demetrio Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby has had a long and proud distinct ability to preserve their Greek identity while hosting its annual Greek Festival from year to year.
Never Forget, Pontians Commemorate Genocide
May 19th, 2013.-Upper Darby. Tear’s filled the eyes of young and old alike yesterday at the Pontian memorial service. The Pontian “Akritai” (Black Sea Greeks) organization of Philadelphia commemorated the Genocide of 353,000 people and…
Tears Shed At Philadelphia Pontian Memorial Service
May 19th, 2013.-Upper Darby. Tear’s filled the eyes of young and old alike yesterday at the Pontian memorial service. The Pontian “Akritai” (Black Sea Greeks) organization of Philadelphia commemorated the Genocide of 353,000 people and…
A Traditional Easter Rocket War
Chios, Greece – In celebration of Orthodox Easter hundreds of rockets were set off on the Greek Island of Chios in the Aegean Sea. The event in which over 50,000 homemade rockets are fired by…
Pass the Larry, Please
We all have memories of Easter and the way our Greek-American families celebrate it. From the time we can remember, we were taught that Easter (Pascha for the purists) was the most important holy day…
Thank God For Gus and Maria
The biggest event happening in my area is the opening of a new shopping center that has the chain food stores, Chipotle and Panera Bread… whoop-tee-doo! My kids are excited… I’m yawning, a really big…
Growing Up Speaking Greeklish
“Mouvare to karo sou giati tha fas tiketo” said the shopkeeper on Danford street on a visit to Greektown Toronto Canada. So I quickly run out to move my car to avoid the parking ticket.…
Is It Greek Or Turkish Coffee?
COFFEE ANYONE? (KAIVES) I’m nested in my chair in the back of my house, facing Southeast. This spot was carefully selected by wife and daughters as the only place I could enjoy a cigarette so…
