in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
The Baklavas Perfect at the St. George Mini Greek Festival
Hurry down to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Sunday. It’s the last day of their mini-festival and the baklavas perfect. I tried the kataifi and the galaktoboureko just before it ran out on Friday night.…
PGBL Opening Night 2016-17
Upper Darby, PA – The St. Demetrios gym was bustling last night with eager fans and the smell of fresh baked spanakopita. Which, by the way went up in price, from five to six dollars. It’s…
Philopatria Beneficial Velvendinon Society Dinner Dance
On Saturday, November 12, 2016, the Velvendinon Society “Philopatria” will host a dinner dance. The dance starts at 7:00 pm and will be hosted at the Danielle Kousoulis center, at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. “Live…
55th Anniversary Dance, Corthion Andros Society
Corthion Andros Society is hosting its 55th Anniversary Dance on October 30, 2016. The annual event brings together an entire community for dancing, food, and fun. The event will be hosted at the Merion in Cinnaminson,…
GOYA Basketball Week 2 – Jersey Shore Classic Headlines The Day
Egg Harbor, NJ – Two weeks into this year’s Del Val GOYA Basketball season, and there has been not much in the way of suspense. Between the two weeks of games at Holy Trinity Wilmington, and…
Sweets And Dance Treats, A Taste Of Greece Weekend For St. George In Media
Media, PA – The flaky and hot sweet galaktobouriko was perfect this weekend at the St. George, “Taste of Greece” festival. Saying it may be difficult, but having just one slice is even harder. The homemade…
St. Thomas Agora Celebrates 38th Year
Cherry Hill, NJ – St. Thomas Agora was alive with the aromas and sounds of Greece on Friday night. Thousands of Greek food enthusiasts gathered for the 38th annual Agora Festival held on the church grounds.…
St. George Cathedral to Host Mini Festival
Philadelphia, PA – St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral will be hosting a mini-festival. On October 13th, 14th, and 16th, the Cathedral will open its doors their community center. Traditional Greek foods, such as spanakopita, souvlakia, baklava…
Fifth Annual Benefit Banquet for IOCC
The Fifth Annual Benefit Banquet for IOCC will take place on October 28, 2016, at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville, PA. The Greater Philadelphia Committee of the IOCC invites you to attend and learn…
St. Luke Greek School Opens Doors To 2016
Broomall, PA – With backpacks full and smiles on faces, the St. Luke Greek school students returned for the start of their new year. On Tuesday evening, some 75 kids came in for the mostly ceremonial…
Hellenic Hearts Building & Empowering The Next Generation Of Greek-americans
Philadelphia, PA – An old English proverb says, “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” That simple concept may…
Philly Greeks Get A Bouzoukia Night Injection
Upper Darby, PA – It was a shot in the dark that the Philly Greek community needed. Bouzouki Night hosted by the Pan-Macedonian Society of Philadelphia was that much-needed injection to step into the fall season…
