in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
PGBL: Danny’s Boys Run Down The Kings In Season Rivalry
Upper Darby, PA – It was not a buzzer beater, but a solid effort all around from Danny’s Boys who took home a decisive win over the first place Kings. The undefeated Kings were flying high…
Hellenic University Club Of Philadelphia 80th Anniversary Gala
On Saturday, November 26, 2016, the 80th Anniversary Year of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia will culminate in a grand celebration at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. This 80th Anniversary Gala will be the…
The Baptisms Of Evaggelos Pallas And Nikolaos Kotsiakis
Upper Darby, PA – On Sunday afternoon at St. Demetrios, two cousins shared the holy baptism sacrament. Evaggelos Pallas and Nikolaos Kotsiakis received the rite of the baptismal experience, which was performed by Father Georgios Kouzelis.…
Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael at Evangelismos
Recorded on November 7, 2016. Duration: 1:27:44 This recording is brought to you by the parishioners of Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia. Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church 6501 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia, PA…
Fifth District AHEPA Cancer Research Foundation, Million Dollar Mark Reached
The Fifth District AHEPA Cancer Research Foundation hosted its 27th Annual Gala on Saturday in Edison, NJ. The annual event continues to raise awareness and awards funds for cancer research. On this evening the million dollar…
Pontian Akritai To Host 77th Annual Dance
The Pontian Society of Philadelphia Akritai is hosting its 77th Annual Dance at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. The event will feature singers Stathis Pavlidis and Giannis Gavrilidis from Greece. Original Pontian folk dancing…
OXI Celebration At St. Demetrios Greek School
Upper Darby, PA – Oxi day celebrations were hosted at the St. Demetrios Greek school on Friday evening. The pre-K through 8th-grade program read poems and sand songs based on the historic event. Oxi Day on…
PGBL: Kings Remain Undefeated And Top Of The Heap
Upper Darby, PA – The Kings remain undefeated at 4-0 after their thumping of Ellas last night at the big eight pm matchup. Bill Zonios had the Midas touch as he led his team to another…
Colonial Marble Hosts Golf Fundraiser For St. Demetrios
West Chester, PA – “It was a groundbreaking event,” announced John Avaizoglou, master of ceremonies, at the 1st ever golf fundraiser to benefit St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. The day-long affair at Penn…
Maria & George, The Wait Is Over
Philadelphia, PA – Maria Frangos and George Pagiotas were wed this past Sunday at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Olde City. Maria hails from Lansing Michigan and George from Upper Darby. After the ceremony, a…
GOYA Basketball Recap Week 4
Championship rematches, family rivalries renewed, and a battle of the unbeatens leaves one unbeaten team in St. Thomas. As we close the book on the month of October, the unofficial first third of the Del Val…
Corthion Andros Society Celebrates 55th Year
Cinnaminson, NJ – Hundreds gathered on Sunday evening at Merion Caterers for The Corthion Andros Society Dance. The evening featured live music and dancing throughout. It was the 55th year of the community had celebrated this…
