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Vasilis Keisoglou
AHEPA Track Meet Has Poor Showing
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church dominated the annual AHEPA 445, track meet this past Saturday. In fact, they were the only team in attendance. The annual event, once a cornerstone of…
OPA Festival In Elkins Park
Elkins Park, PA. Step into old-world charm and tradition at the OPA Greek Festival, hosted by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church — Philadelphia’s oldest Greek Orthodox community. The annual festival takes place on the church grounds…
St. Thomas Meze Marathon
Cinnaminson, NJ – St. Thomas hosted their annual “Meze” marathon at Merion Caterers on Tuesday. The money raised is put towards the building fund, seniors housing project. Some 500 to 600 people showed up at…
Greek Band Imam Baildi Visits Philly
Philadelphia, PA – The eclectic sounds of Imam Baildi were featured this week at Drexel University and Undergrounds Arts in Philadelphia. Band members dropped in to Maria Hnaraki’s “Greek 225 Greek Music/Dance class” for a…
Armenian Genocide Walk in Philadelphia
The Armenian community of Greater Philadelphia came together this past Saturday to march in recognition of the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian Genocide, which lasted from 1915-1918, was the first genocide of the 20th century and…
Cathedral Dance Raises Funds For Restoration
Philadelphia, PA – The cathedral church of Philadelphia, St. George, hosted it’s annual dinner dance this past Saturday night. The annual dinner dance brings together the Philadelphia Greek community and it’s friends to celebrate the…
IOCC Benefit: Make a difference in someones life
Valley Forge, PA – St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church played host to the 3rd annual IOCC banquet. The annual event brings together the Greater Philadelphia area Orthodox community. The evening began with a silent auction…
Road to Brazil, National Soccer Team to play in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA. Ranked number ten in the world, Greece is on the road to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, which kicks off on June 14 against Colombia. On Tuesday, June 3, at 7:00 p.m.,…
St. Demetrios Upper Darby Greek Festival 2014
Upper Darby, PA. The sights, sounds, and flavors of Greece will fill the grounds of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church from May 15 to 18 during their annual Greek Festival. As you enter the big…
America’s Oldest Hellenic Track Meet Is Back
Broomall, PA. America’s oldest Hellenic track meet returns on Sunday, May 4, at Upper Darby High School. Now in its 37th year, the event invites the Greek community — through its churches and organizations —…
Announcing A Taste of Greece 2014 Greek Festival in Media
Springs means festival season and St. George Greek Orthodox church kicks it all off with a perfect event for families and friends. Come sample the homemade cuisine while watching some of the best traditional Greek…
Chiotes preserve tradition in Philadelphia during Easter
Philadelphia, PA – On Saturday night, just after midnight, fireworks filled the air over Evangelismos Greek Orthodox church. Heads turned in to the sky from the church parking lot just as Father Alexandros yelled out,…
