Greek-American stories from Philadelphia, since 2011
Who We Are
Cosmos Philly is a multimedia platform dedicated to the Greek-American community of Philadelphia. Since 2011, we’ve been capturing the life, culture, and spirit of our community—preserving our roots while sharing our stories with the world.
We give voice to the people who make Greek Philadelphia what it is, from parish volunteers to young athletes, from neighborhood business owners to our Yia-Yias and Papous.
What We Do
Our goal is simple: keep the culture alive.
Each week, we document the events and everyday moments that define Greek life in the region. Whether it’s a church festival, a GOYA basketball game, a wedding or baptism, we’re there with our cameras, microphones, and hearts open.
Through video, photography, blogs, and news features, we build a living archive of the Greek-American experience in Philadelphia—and keep our connection to the wider Hellenic world strong.
Why It Matters
Culture isn’t static. It’s lived.
Cosmos Philly exists to make sure future generations know where they come from and how their community has evolved. We’ve become the leading Greek-American multimedia forum in the Philadelphia area, producing hundreds of original features every year.
Our work reaches thousands of viewers—locally, nationally, and internationally—who care about Hellenism, family, and identity.
Meet the Team
Vasilis Keisoglou – Co-Founder & Head of Videography
We started Cosmos Philly in 2011 to bring video storytelling into our community. Vasilis, originally from Epirus, Greece, spent over a decade in Greek television before moving to Philadelphia.
His visual style and deep understanding of community life have helped make Cosmos Philly the go-to source for Greek-American video content in the region. Vasilis has also contributed to Greek-language media both in Greece and in the U.S.
Eleftherios Kostans – Co-Founder & Head of Photography
Eleftherios leads our photography and documentary work. He’s an award-winning photographer whose images have appeared in Time, Newsweek, People, Odyssey, and Wired.
His international career has taken him from Istanbul to North America, with a focus on cultural preservation. His work on the Black Sea Greek community was featured by the BBC and has been published in Greek News and DailyFrappe.com.
At Cosmos Philly, Eleftherios brings a global lens to local life—reminding us how connected our stories really are.
See more of his work at Kostans.com.
Share Your Story
Have a story, photo, or event to share? We’d love to hear from you.
- Email us at submissions@cosmosphilly.com
- Or visit our Submit Your Story page to send us your idea.
Whether you’re from the neighborhood, have roots in Greek Philadelphia, or simply care about Hellenic culture, we invite you to be part of this ongoing story.