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Enchanting Rhythms: Pontian Society ‘Akritai’ Hosts Spectacular Annual Dance Event
Enchanting rhythms and vibrant cultural celebrations were at the center stage of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, PA, last Saturday. The Pontian Society “Akritai” of Philadelphia proudly presented their annual dance, which…
St. Demetrios Introduces “Golden Ticket” Kids Bid And Buy Event To Support Greek School
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios proudly hosted its inaugural kids’ bid-and-buy event, Golden Ticket, on a Sunday afternoon. Embracing a Willy Wonka theme, the colorful affair aimed to raise funds for the Greek School…
35th Annual Fifth District AHEPA Cancer Research Foundation Celebration
Edison, NJ – The Fifth District AHEPA Cancer Research Foundation hosted its 35th Annual Fall Gala on Saturday evening. AHEPANS and friends from around the country attended the fundraiser that continues raising cancer research funds.…
Celebrating Greek Traditions: A Night of Music, Dance, and Culture at the Nafpaktian Dance
This past Saturday night, on November 11, 2023, the Nafpaktian Society hosted its annual Nafpaktian Dance at The Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ. The lively event was a vibrant celebration of traditional Greek culture, featuring live…
Pontian “Akritai” Of Philadelphia 84th Annual Dance
The Pontian Society “Akritai” of Philadelphia cordially invites you to their 84th annual dance on Saturday, November 25th, 2023. The event will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby at 7:00…
Celebrating a Lifetime of Service: St. Demetrios Church Honors Father Steven Vlahos
North Wildwood, NJ – In a heartfelt celebration, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in North Wildwood, New Jersey, paid tribute to the remarkable quarter-century ministry of Father Steven Vlahos on Saturday, November 4. The occasion,…
A Remarkable Evening Unites Faith and Community for Global Change
Deptford, NJ – On October 29, 2023, a remarkable event artfully blended faith and community. The 12th Anniversary Event was co-hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Committee and the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). This gathering…
A Divine Evening: Celebrating St. Demetrios Feast
Upper Darby, PA – The parish of St. Demetrios came together for The Great Festal Vespers in honor of St. Demetrios. The event was beautifully hosted by His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos and was a culmination…
Danielle Kousoulis Scholarship Fund Comedy Night Fundraiser
Cherry Hill, NJ – On a Friday evening, a comedy night fundraiser was held at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in honor of Danielle Kousoulis. The Kousoulis Family organized this event, which took place at…
From Local Delicacy To Global Obsession: How A Greek Family Conquered The World Of Dolmades
A family-run Greek company has dominated globally with dolmades – hand-rolled, stuffed grape leaves – transforming them from a local delicacy to an international phenomenon. For decades, Greece has struggled to protect or add value…
Corthion Andros Society Hosts 62nd Annual Dance
Cinnaminson, NJ – The Corthion Andros Society celebrated a momentous occasion on Sunday evening at The Merion as they hosted their first dance in half a decade. The event had a dual purpose, serving as…
Marcus Papanikolaou
The family and friends of 17-year-old Marcus Papanikolaou are mourning the devastating and unexpected loss of their beloved Marcus on Friday, October 13th, due to a fatal car accident. Marcus was the cherished son of…
