in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Panatha USA Philadelphia to Host Vasilopita Cutting
Villanova, PA – Fans, friends, and soccer lovers are invited to attend the winter Vasilopita cutting and meeting at Nova Mediterranean Grill. The evening will unite the Greek-American community for a night of fun over Greece’s…
PGBL: The Empire Strikes Back, Kings And Boardwalk Empire Advance
Upper Darby, PA – PGBL fans were treated to two great games last night in the first round of the playoffs. The first went down to the last few seconds that saw the Kings pull out…
Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey conducts Agiasmo at Sigmapharm Laboratories
Bensalem, PA – His Eminence, Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey, visited Greek-owned Sigmapharm Laboratories on Friday afternoon to conduct a traditional Agiasmo. Welcomed by CEO Dr. Spiro Spireas, his wife Amalia and the staff of Sigmapharm…
The Icariotiko Lord Of The Dance
Cherry Hill, NJ – In the heart of South Jersey, the Icarian community is hosting their annual winter dance, titled this year “The Icariotiko Lord of the Dance.” Each year, this annual event unites the people…
Come Celebrate The 11th Annual Tsipourovradia
Upper Darby, PA – The 11th Annual Tsipourovradia returns to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. The Epirotes Society of Philadelphia “Omonia” will turn the lights down low, turn up the music and share…
PGBL: Playing For Kicks, The Pack Cruise By The Kings
Upper Darby, PA – A week away from the playoffs on the final night of the PGBL season, the Wolfpack and Kings played for fun. The meaningless matchup made sure nobody got hurt, and both teams…
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters Day
To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day,…
Three Hierarchs Celebration Hosted At St. Demetrios
Upper Darby, PA – On Sunday, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, hosted the Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters Day. Thirteen parishes participated at the annual event that united the Greek Orthodox community. The event recognizes three…
GOYA: Holy Trinity (EHT) & St. Demetrios (UD) Win Championships
Wilmington, DE – Both girls and boys GOYA championships were meaningful in their own way. The Holy Trinity (EHT) girls topped off their perfect undefeated season with a championship. And for St. Demetrios (UD), they gave…
PGBL: Armenakis And Danny’s Boys Make Stand Over The Kings
Upper Darby, PA – Big Jim Armenakis and the Boys did it again. They managed to pull out a victory over the Kings, not once but twice this season. It’s a rivalry that has played out…
AHEPA, B’nai B’rith Laud New Holocaust Museum in Thessaloniki, Greece
55,000 Greek Jews Sent to Nazi Concentration Camps During Holocaust Washington, DC – AHEPA and B’nai B’rith International commend the recent groundbreaking for a Holocaust Museum and Educational Center in Thessaloniki, Greece. The museum and educational…
Pan-Macedonian Society of Philadelphia Election Dinner
Philadelphia, PA – On Sunday evening, the Pan-Macedonian Society of Philadelphia held their annual dinner and elections in Philadelphia. The 68-year-old society agenda included, a dance, their annual Memorial Day Picnic, another very anticipated Bouzoukia Night…
