For Immediate Release, April 1, 2009

Contact:  Anna Minos;  Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England, Inc. (FHASNE),  Telephone/Fax: 617.507.6444

The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England (FHASNE) is pleased to announce that Joining His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios and Mayor Thomas Menino as Grand Marshall is:  Maria Stephanos, FOX25 News Anchor.

Maria Stephanos anchors FOX25 News at 10:00 & 11:00 as well as FOX25 News at 5:00 & 5:30, a position she says is a passion, not just a job! Maria has been with FOX25 since 1997. She began as a general assignment reporter and later added fill-in anchor duties to her workload.

Born and raised in Groveland, Massachusetts, Maria's deep ties to the Boston area have proved valuable in covering local issues and major New England news. She believes being able to tell people night after night about what’s going on in their community is "amazing." Maria received an Associated Press award in 2000 for her feature reporting.

The 15^th annual Greek Independence Day Parade will be held on Sunday, April 26^th, 2009 beginning at 1pm.  The parade route will begin on Boylston Street and will make its way down to the reviewing stand at Charles Street.