The Greek Independence Parade in Chicago (Vid & Pics)
CHICAGO, IL – Under sunny skies, the Annual Greek Independence Day and Hellenic Heritage Parade took place on April 29, on Halsted Street, between Randolph and Van Buren Streets in Chicago to celebrate...
View Article4 Greek Scientists Elected Members, Associates of US National Academy of...
Two distinguished Greek scientists from the diaspora, Columbia University Computer Science Professor Mihalis Yannakakis and Professor of Physics and Astronomy Vicky Kalogera at Northwestern University...
View ArticleSalt Lake Valley Greek Community Progress Led by Two Priests
SALT LAKE CITY – Today, the challenges facing the Greek Orthodox Church in America are many, but for the individual parishes, serving the community on a daily basis, the leadership provided by the...
View Article2018 AHEPA Family Leadership Excursion Visits Ikaria
IKARIA, Greece – The AHEPA Family Leadership Excursion delegation arrived at Ikaria—the ancestral home of Supreme President Carl Hollister—on May 3 via Chinook helicopter, courtesy of the Greek...
View ArticleLifeline Hellas Dinner in Aid of the State Hospitals of Greece
ATHENS – Lifeline Hellas Humanitarian Organization organized a humanitarian dinner on March 30 under the auspices and in the presence of Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia,...
View ArticleEve Costopoulos Claims “Pharma Bro” Ruined Her Career
NEW YORK (AP) — A former executive for “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli’s pharmaceutical company alleges the convicted felon ruined her professional reputation because she wouldn’t pledge her loyalty to him...
View ArticleValiotis’ Pace Glass Recycling Ground Breaking Ceremony in Sparta, NJ (Vid &...
SPARTA, NJ – The ground breaking ceremony for the new Pace Glass Recycling facility took place on May 1 in Sparta, NJ. Businessman Efstathios Valiotis, one of the founders, said it will be the largest...
View ArticleTransplants: Greek Diaspora Artists Exhibition Opens in ΝΥ
NEW YORK – The Anya and Andrew Shiva Gallery at John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York, presents Transplants: Greek Diaspora Artists. The exhibition opened to the...
View ArticleOur Everyday Greek: This May Let’s Speak in Greek about Sunny Days
Ο Ήλιος is the Greek word for the sun. From this word we find in English the words heliotropism, heliocentric, Helios. Πέτρος (Π) and Μαρία (M) discuss about the sunny days. DIALOGUE Greek word...
View ArticleAnnunciation Greek Heritage, Culture Festival in Manhattan
NEW YORK – The Annunciation Greek Orthodox parish in Manhattan hosts its annual Greek Festival on May 12. An Upper West Side tradition for families and singles alike, the annual Annunciation Greek...
View ArticleNathaniel Announces Transition Team; Pledges Transparency, Accountability
CHICAGO, IL – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced the work of a transition team to aid in the implementation of new policies, procedures and strategy under the new leadership of His...
View ArticleAcropolis Museum President Pandermalis Lectures in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Acropolis Museum of Athens is a combination of modernist architecture and archaeological treasures. Its director, Dimitrios Pandermalis, during his recent visit in Los Angeles...
View ArticleIoannis Focas (Juan de Fuca): The Long Voyage Back
VANCOUVER, CANADA – On April 24, Apostolos Focas Valerianos visited Vancouver for the second time. His first trip up the Pacific Coast was in 1592 – yes 1592. You may recognize his Spanish name that he...
View ArticleObituaries in Greek-American Community
ANDREWS, GEORGE CHICAGO, IL (from the Chicago Tribune, published on Apr. 13) – George G. Andrews, 84, Born in Pikerni, Greece; Beloved husband of Tasia (nee Mylonas); Loving father of Dean (Maria) and...
View ArticleGoing on in Our Community
THRU OCTOBER 6 TARPON SPRINGS, FL – The City of Tarpon Springs will present Night in the Islands–a free event on the world famous Sponge Docks (Dodecanese Blvd. between Athens and Roosevelt Streets) on...
View ArticleNYC’s Historic Trinity Church to Partially Close for 2 Years
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s Trinity Church, a tourist attraction loved for its ties to colonial America and links to a Broadway hit, will be largely closed to visitors during a two-year renovation...
View ArticleAstoria Physician Andreas Cosmatos Talks to TNH
NEW YORK – Astoria physician Andreas Cosmatos, member of the Medical Board of Mount Sinai Queens, and Clinical Instructor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the Division of...
View ArticleHistoric, Glorious Day for Church of Our Savior in Rye
RYE, NY – The parish of the Church of Our Savior, in Rye, NY has undergone a complete renovation of its buildings (except for the nave) for the first time after half a century of continuous use. The...
View ArticlePsaros’ KPS Capital Partners Creates Autokiniton Global Group, Plans to...
NEW YORK – KPS Capital Partners announced on May 1 that it created a new company, Autokiniton Global Group, LP (AGG) to pursue investments in the global automotive supply industry. Industry executive...
View ArticlePreliminary Findings about St. Nicholas Announced at Archdiocesan Council
PITTSBURGH – A preliminary report about the investigation of St. Nicholas issue was given at the spring meeting of the Archdiocesan Council in Pittsburgh, according to a News Release issued by the...
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