California
Business
ECOS Celebrates Its Essential Workers with Special Event
ECOS, a pioneer in environmentally friendly cleaning products, hosted California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, U.S. Representative Alan Lowenthal, and other dignitaries at its sustainable manufacturing facility on Tuesday, August 31. During the visit, the honored guests will celebrated ECOS’ essential...
Environment
California Braces for More Days of Inferno as Wildfires Continue to Burn
The US state of California has been experiencing one of the worst wildfires in its history for several weeks now.
USA
US Federal Agency Announces Mandatory Vaccination Rule
The Department of Veterans Affairs became the first federal agency to require its employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine today. The VA has made its mandatory vaccination announcement at a complex new threshold in the pandemic: as more than half...
films
The Greek Marijuana Expert of Hollywood
Toula Poulopoulos, a Greek-American from Chicago, has become a marijuana expert in West Hollywood, California.
Business
Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks: Managing a Green Giant During the Pandemic
Greek-American Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, President and CEO of ECOS®, is not just a successful business leader but also an environmentalist.
Diaspora
Tsolias at Golden Gate Bridge Marks Greece’s Bicentennial
Taso Zografos appeared dressed in the traditional costume of tsolias at the Golden Gate Bridge to mark Greece’s Bicentennial.
USA
Santa Monica’s Iconic Ferris Wheel Turns Blue for Greek Bicentennial
The popular Ferris Wheel in Santa Monica Pier is set to be turned into blue and white with a 90-foot tall animated Greek flag on Thursday, March 25.
Celebrities
Rapper Ja Rule Films Hilarious Commercial for Greek Restaurant
Rapper Ja Rule filmed an advertisement for a Greek-American restaurant in LA, where the entertainer professed his love for Greek food.
Diaspora
California State Assembly Issues Proclamation on Greek War of Independence
California State Assembly issued a proclamation on the 200th anniversary of Greek War of Independence on March 25, 2021.
Greek News
Kostas Antetokounmpo Celebrates Lakers NBA Title with the Greek Flag
Kostas Antetokounmpo, Giannis’ younger brother, celebrated in style on Sunday night after the Lakers beat the Miami Heat 106-93, to win the NBA Finals in six games. During the Lakers’ celebration, Antetokounmpo was spotted holding the Greek and Nigerian flags....