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Gala Concert on November 23rd at Kaufman Music Center NEW YORK – This year marks the 165th anniversary of the birth of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, one of the most outstanding Poles in history. To celebrate this occasion, the Foundation of Culture and Art invites you to the Paderewski Festival 2025 Gala Concert, which will take place on Sunday, November 23 at 5 PM at …
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10 September 2025, Los Angeles — In March 2025, the Board of the Helena Modjeska Art and Culture Club in Los Angeles awarded to Prof. Kazimierz Braun its most recently established Golden Award for lifetime achievement in theater and film. The award, presented for the second time in the Club’s history, was presented to Prof. Braun as an eminent playwright …
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The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C. is excited to announce that registration is now open for this year’s Kościuszko Freedom Run! Register for free here: https://runsignup.com/…/KOSCIUSZKOFREEDOMRUN5KAND1KKIDSRUN Sunday, October 19, 2025 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM C&O Canal National Historic Park (Great Falls, MD) Join us in honoring General Tadeusz Kościuszko was a Polish, Lithuanian, and American hero. His unwavering committment to …
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The Kosciuszko Foundation invites you to a special event featuring a presentation: Poland’s New Energy Future: Bringing Bechtel’s Nuclear Power Expertise to the Pomeranian Region – Presentation by John Palmer and Jared DeMeritt. THURSDAY, September 4 at 6:00–8:00 PM The Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC 2025 O St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036 Step into the future of energy and leadership and discover how Poland …
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Community Honors History, Veterans, and Enduring Polish American Ties Orchard Lake, MI (8-20-25) – On Sunday, August 17, the Polish American community of Metro Detroit gathered at the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. John Paul II in Orchard Lake to commemorate Polish Armed Forces Day. This solemn observance, held annually in Poland on August 15, honors the soldiers who defended Poland’s independence, …
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President Trump signs proclamation recognizing the enduring strength and importance of Social Security (Thursday, August 14th, 2025) Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) proudly commemorates its 90th anniversary, marking its unwavering commitment to the financial security and dignity of millions of Americans. Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935, the program …
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Iga Świątek’s dominant 6–0, 6–0 victory over Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon final has sparked a wave of jubilation in Poland, with political leaders, fans and media hailing the 24-year-old’s historic achievement. Świątek, who became the first Polish player to win a Wimbledon singles title, claimed her sixth Grand Slam crown on Saturday in just 57 minutes. The one-sided scoreline …
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‘They Make Our Life Difficult’ Monika Stefanek July 10, 2025 For years, people living near the German-Polish frontier took the open border for granted in their daily lives. With the re-introduction of border checks, all that is changing. The bridge that connects the German city of Frankfurt an der Oder and the Polish city of Slubice is quite a strange sight these …
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Lucja Swiatkowski Cannon Wednesday, 09 July 2025 04:16 PM EDT https://www.newsmax.com/drlucjaswiatkowskicannon/nato-russia-ukraine/2025/07/09/id/1218187/ The recently concluded NATO summit in The Hague was a great success all around. First of all, it demonstrated unity and determination between the U.S., Canada, and European allies. It quickly reached the desired conclusion to increase the target of defense expenditures to 5% of gross domestic product: 3.5% for strictly …
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By Dr. Lucja Swiatkowski Cannon Monday, 02 June 2025 NEWSMAX https://www.newsmax.com/drlucjaswiatkowskicannon/merz-nawrocki-trzaskowski/2025/06/02/id/1213312/ Poland held a presidential election on June 1. The contest was between Karol Nawrocki, a conservative, and Rafal Trzaskowski, a progressive left winger of the European Union (EU) variety. Nawrocki was endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump at a White House meeting in April and by U.S. Department of Homeland Secutiry …
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On April 26, 2025, in Beverly Hills, CA, the outstanding Polish actor Piotr Adamczyk received the 2024 Modjeska Prize for lifetime artistic achievement from the Helena Modjeska Art & Culture Club in Los Angeles. The prizes were awarded ex aequo to distinguished actors Piotr Adamczyk and Danuta Stenka, the star of Poland’s National Theatre, who unfortunately could not be present …
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Clifton, NJ – The City of Clifton is proud to support a newly launched partnership between the Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) and the nonprofit, Statewide Heating Assistance and Referral for Energy Services (SHARES). Through this partnership, financial relief will be made available to households struggling with utility costs. On April 10, 2025, Mayor Raymond “Ray” Grabowski was invited to …
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The Polish American Arts Association is pleased to offer an opportunity to join a guided tour of Art and Graphic Design of the European Avant-Gardes, the inaugural exhibition of the Irene and Richard Frary Gallery located in Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC. Photo: Art and Graphic Design, installation view. Photo courtesy Will Kirk, Johns Hopkins University. …
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By Lucja Cannon March 8, 2025 https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/03/zelensky_s_arrogance.html The heated discussion between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky began when he challenged Trump’s plan to end the war in Ukraine through diplomacy. As an example, he brought up the Western failure to stop Putin “after he annexed and occupied Crimea in 2014.” It is true that …
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President Andrzej Duda met with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth at the Presidential Palace. The Pentagon chief is visiting a number of European countries in connection with his engagement in Rammstein and the Munich Security Conference. Warsaw is the only place where he will hold bilateral meetings. After the visit, President Duda told the press: I trust that Fort …
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On National Slam the Scam Day, March 6th, 2025, and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day by: Learning about the latest scams. Information can empower you to quickly …
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Win a Life-Changing Opportunity with the Kosciuszko Foundation and Poznan University of Medical Sciences! The Kosciuszko Foundation is pleased to announce a membership lottery tied to the prestigious Pre-Medical Summer Program at our partner school, Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) in Poland. How It Works: 1. The lottery is open to active members of the Kosciuszko Foundation. 2. Not a member yet? Join or renew …
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The 2025 KF Washington DC Polish Film Festival begins this coming Tuesday, March 5 and will continue on till Sunday, March 9 at the Landmark’s E Street Cinema. It will feature a selection of new Polish films, providing an opportunity to experience Polish culture, special events, and interact with Polish and American filmmakers. Join us for the following screenings: Wet …
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Renowned 16th Polish Vodka – Tasting Carnival Celebration Returns Youngstown, OH—The raucous annual revelry of Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in New Orleans are legendary and widely imitated. However, lesser-known celebrations have taken place for generations in other parts of the world, particularly in those countries where Christian traditions have made the 40 days before Easter a time of …
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By Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency A historic Polish Catholic church in Michigan City, Indiana has been awarded more than half a million dollars as part of a major capital campaign to preserve the structure that parishioners themselves helped build a century ago. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish recently received two grants — $400,000 from Indiana Landmarks and $250,000 from the …
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Lucja Swiatkowski Cannon Wednesday, 29 January 2025 05:17 PM EST During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump presented himself as a peacemaker. Thus, his inauguration became the start of efforts to end the war in Ukraine. However, Russia does not seem interested in a deal, and it is sticking to its maximalist demands that go far beyond Ukraine to recasting the …
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Polish-American soprano Magdalena Kuźma has won the Kosciuszko Foundation 2024 Marcella Sembrich International Voice Competition, receiving the first prize of $8,000 and special performance awards offered by the Gerda Lissner Foundation and the Connecticut Lyric Opera. “We had a great semi-final round followed by a very difficult decision to select singers for the finals. We are very pleased with the …
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Totaling Over $11 Billion In Loan Support The United States recently provided an additional $4 billion Foreign Military Financing (FMF) loan guarantee to Poland, bringing the total value of U.S. loans and loan guarantees to Poland to just over $11 billion within the last two years. Poland is a cornerstone of NATO’s Eastern Flank and a key strategic partner for …
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Clifton, NJ – The State of New Jersey Lt. Governor Tahesha L. Way, Clifton Mayor Ray Grabowski, and other New Jersey officials joined Stew Leonard, Jr., in officially pardoning two turkeys, “Pinot” and “Prosecco”, ahead of Thanksgiving. This act of compassion by the State of New Jersey granted the birds freedom, allowing them to live out their days peacefully on …
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To Improve Local Transit Options NEW JERSEY— The City of Passaic, in partnership with the City of Clifton and Passaic County, are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a new micro-transit program that will bring enhanced transportation flexibility and accessibility to residents of Passaic and Clifton. This initiative, powered by TransitTech provider Via, will provide on-demand, app-based transit services …
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NEW YORK CITY – This year’s Pulaski Parade was inaugurated in a very special way. The 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, invited the Pulaski Parade delegation to his residence at Trump Tower for a wonderful reception. He extended his best wishes to the Polish American community for a joyous celebration on this special day and throughout …
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Outside of Poland at Polish Museum of America Concluded Chicago, IL – October 8, 2024 The Polish Museum of America (PMA) proudly hosted the 46th Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West (MAB) from September 24–28, 2024. The event brought together representatives from key Polish cultural institutions across Europe, North and South America, for insightful discussions and …
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New ACAA Board of Directors Elected at 2024 Reunion Erie, PA – The 2024 Alliance College Alumni Association (ACAA) Reunion, held in late August at the Erie Bayfront in Erie, PA, was a weekend of celebration, reconnection, and forward momentum for the alumni community. A highlight of the event was the election of the new ACAA Board of Directors, marking …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The legacy of Jan Karski was honored here on June 17, 2024 at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland – Residence of the Ambassador, with an event cosponsored by the Embassy of Poland and the American Jewish Committee (AJC), with 150 guests in attendance. There was pertinent commentary from Ambassador Marek Magierowski and Jason Isaacson, Chief …
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By Dr. Lucja Swiatkowski Cannon Thursday, 01 August 2024 01:56 August 1 is the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, one of the biggest urban battles of World War II. The Home Army Polish resistance was battling the German army, while the Soviet army was watching from the eastern side of the Vistula river as the Germans pummeled Warsaw into smithereens and killed …
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