in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
AHEPA Provides Additional Aid to Flint Water Crisis Victims
Michigan Ahepans deliver second truckload of 1,944 milk gallons on Oxi Day Washington, DC – Members of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA), delivered their second round of aid to help victims of…
Greater Philadelphia IOCC Committee Hosts Fifth Annual Benefit
Jeffersonville, PA – The International Orthodox Christian Charities hosted its fifth annual benefit banquet this past Saturday evening at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. The event featured a silent auction and keynote speaker Mark Ohanian. The…
St. Thomas Greek School Honors OXI Day
Cherry Hill, NJ – OXI Day celebration are going on all over the world today. Greece and Diaspora communities are commemorating the historic day with parades and lectures. St. Thomas Greek school hosted its event to…
PGBL: Kada And The Revolution Keep Rolling Along
Upper Darby, PA – The Revolution added another win yesterday, keeping them just behind the undefeated Kings in the standings. They rolled over Danny’s Boys at the big eight pm matchup with a big second half…
AHEPA Chapter 69 Hosts 2016 Membership Initiation
Cherry Hill, NJ – AHEPA Chapter 69 Camden hosted what’s become their fall initiation event at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. The AHEPA room was the scene of 35 members attending the annual gathering that brings…
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for Oxi 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,…
Feast of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer at Evangelismos
Recorded on October 26, 2016. Duration: 1:59:38 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…
AHEPA Welcomes President Obama’s November Visit to Greece
Washington, DC – Supreme President Andrew C. Zachariades issued the following statement on today’s White House announcement that President Barack Obama will visit Greece, November 15, 2016: “AHEPA welcomes today’s announcement that President Obama will visit…
Ludlow Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War
On September 15, 1913, the United Mine Workers union voted to strike in southern Colorado to protest dangerous working conditions and poor pay. The strike eventually blew up into one of the most violent times in…
PGBL: PAS Giannina Upsets Wolfpack
Upper Darby, PA – Scrappy play and defensive determination were the difference in the PGBL opener between PAS Giannina and the Wolfpack. Week two opened up with a big upset victory, that saw PAS Giannina pull…
Astra Foods Sponsors 2nd Annual Philly Cheesesteak Eating Contest
Philadelphia, PA – On Saturday, the 2nd annual Philly Cheesesteak and Food Festival was hosted at Citizen Park parking lot. The event featured some 50 food vendors, live music and plenty of hungry cheesesteak fans. The…
A Taste Of Greece Food Festival To Be Hosted At St. Demetrios
It’s a mini Greek food festival. Authentic Greek cuisine, pastry shop, live dance performances, and Greek music throughout the day, all at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. It’s an indoor event. So rain…
