A Greek Flag Rises in Philly
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The City of Brotherly Life was adorned in blue and white on April 15, two days before the Greek Independence Parade takes place, marking the 195th anniversary of the Hellenes...
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Greek-Americans for Hillary Busy at Political Work
NEW YORK – It is one of the most exciting primary seasons in years and Greek-Americans are in the thick of it. A number of them are top aides in the remaining candidates’ campaigns and others are...
View ArticlePergamon and the Hellenistic Kingdoms Opens at Met Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) presents Pergamon and the Hellenistic Kingdoms of the Ancient World, an extraordinary exhibition highlighting the art and artistry of the Hellenistic Age....
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The Refugees and the Orthodox Church
BOSTON, MA – Visiting professor of Dogmatic Theology Chrysostomos Stamoulis from the University of Thessaloniki to Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology delivered a thoughtful lecture at the...
View ArticleHMS Honors 2016 Distinguished Female Physician Dr. Anagnostopoulos
NEW YORK – On April 6, the Hellenic Medical Society of New York (HMS) held the Dr. Mary Kalopothakes Symposium to honor Distinguished Female Physician of the Year Dr. Anastasia Anagnostopoulos,...
View ArticleKarabotses Honored at Federation Gala on Eve of Philly Greek Parade
CHERRY HILL, NJ – On April 17, the eve of the Greek Independence Parade in Philadelphia, Greek-Americans and Philhellenes gathered at the Danielle Kousoulis Center of the St. Thomas Greek Orthodox...
View ArticleSt. Nicholas in Appleton, WI Closes Doors But Lives on in Shrine Church
APPLETON, WISC. – When the Church of St. Nicholas closed its doors earlier this year, the congregation merged with the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Fond du Lac, but the parish’s legacy in the...
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Evzones Bring Greek Warmth to Philly Parade (Video+Photos)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – It was the first time in 22 years that the Evzones returned to Philadelphia for the Greek Independence Parade, and what a triumphant return it was. The weather cooperated – as if...
View ArticleThe Mystery of Jamake Highwater
I once worked at the American Indian Studies Research Institute. One day when I handed Dr. Raymond DeMallie his mail I happened to notice he had received a coloring book. Later that day while having...
View ArticleSaint Demetrios Academic Success
On March 30, Saint Demetrios held ceremonies to honor the academic achievements of its students for 2016. The Sixth Grade Pinning Ceremony and the Induction of 9th and 11th Grade to the Athenian...
View ArticleGreek-American Poets to Read this Month
As National Poetry Month continues, celebrate with the works of some Greek-American poets. Though often inspired by the rich history and culture of Greece and Cyprus, Greek-American poets whether...
View ArticleTom E. “Tommy the Greek” Hrones
Among the many Greek-Americans who have directly influenced art in the Western World few have had the kind of impact inspired by Tom E. Hrones. Known as “Tommy the Greek” Hrones was a recognized master...
View ArticleGreek Poets for National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month and what better way to celebrate the literary form than with Greek poetry. From ancient times to the present day, poetry is central to the Greek experience. From the...
View ArticleMayor Hosts Greek Independence Day Fete
NEW YORK – New York’s Bill de Blasio, accompanied by his wife, Chirlane McCray, welcomed the Greek-Americans who packed Gracie Mansion for the annual celebration of Greek Independence on April 7....
View ArticleReal Estate & Real Family Values
NEW YORK – Velios Capital, a new commercial real estate finance firm, born of the decades of experience and dynamic working relationship between its principals, George Eliopoulos and Dimitri (Jimmy)...
View ArticleSister Cities Celebrate Greek Independence
SANTA BARBARA, CA – The celebration to commemorate the 1821 revolution against the Ottoman Empire took place on March 25 at the Saint Barbara Event Center located on the grounds of the picturesque...
View ArticlePop Singer Angelina Alexon Talks to TNH
NEW YORK – Her spirited music gets you up on the dance floor and her sultry style – she is also a trained dancer – takes your breath away. She speaks five languages and her five-octave voice can seduce...
View ArticleParthenon Drawings on Display in CA
SAN DIEGO, CA –The Timken Museum OF Art is pleased to announce its spring exhibition, An Archaeologist’s Eye: The Parthenon Drawings of Katherine A. Schwab, running through June 5, the Museum...
View ArticleArchon Lenten Retreat in Hamptons
SOUTHAMPTON, NY— The Thirteenth Annual National Archon Lenten Retreat took place on April 15 and 16 at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Christian Church in Southampton. The theme of the...
View ArticleGreek Holocaust Survivor Tells Her Gripping Story
PITTSBURGH, PA– Yolanda Avram Willis was born 81 years ago in Thessaloniki, the child of Jewish Greek parents. She recently spoke at the New Kensington campus of Pennsylvania State University about her...
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