3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (277+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. The “Key to the City” was presented by Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty to Greek-American businessman and philanthropist Angelo K. Tsakopoulos, in recognition of his decades-long presence and contributions to California’s capital city. The honor coincided with Tsakopoulos’ 90th birthday…...

4+ day, 56+ min ago   (580+ words) Throughout the weekend, there are essentially nonstop opportunities for networking and making friends. It’s difficult, as a journalist, to find the right superlatives to properly describe an event you have nothing but praise for, but I’ll do my best. The…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (338+ words) ATHENS. Popular Greek laïko singer George Mazonakis has died at the age of 54 after suffering cardiac arrest. He was pronounced dead today at Elpis Hospital, where he was taken after suffering the cardiac episode. According to reports, Mazonakis was rushed…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (929+ words) Kudos to the Greek Americans who have launched the ‘Axios Project’ whose aim is to galvanize the Greek diaspora toward solving the serious climate and environmental challenges Greece faces – primarily, of course, the devasting fires that sweep through the country…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (361+ words) Greeks of the diaspora are like Greeks in many different ways, but sometimes it only takes the simplest of everyday situations to unearth the differences in acculturation and mentality between the two groups. I was recently in Chania, Crete, at…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (431+ words) The Order of AHEPA hosted its 104th Annual AHEPA Family Supreme Convention in historic Philadelphia August 26-31. The heady mix of AHEPA business and delightful social events culminated in the election – in several cases re-election – of the leadership. Principal national AHEPA leaders…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (380+ words) THRU SEPTEMBER 30 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY – Mosaic ArtSpace, 49-28 31st Place in Long Island City, NY, presents Antonia Papatzanaki: Unseen Brought to Light, a solo exhibition by the renowned artist, featuring a series of light sculptures that explore the hidden structures of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (364+ words) BOSTON, MA – Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa sent a warm letter of congratulations to the newly elected Archbishop Apostolos of Canada following his election by the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. His Beatitude expressed the profound…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (190+ words) MANHATTAN, NY – AHEPA Delphi Chapter 25 of Manhattan has collected 257 bags filled with school supplies as part of its annual Community Impact Back-to-School Drive, continuing the chapter’s commitment to giving back to the community and helping local students begin the school…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (225+ words) BALTIMORE, MD – Dr. Spyros Koliavasilis, distinguished vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, passionate advocate for traditional Greek music, and recipient of the 2025 Maryland Heritage Award, shared an update with The National Herald on his music, an upcoming concert, and educational programs and workshops....