in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Lira Tradition at Epirotes Society New Year’s Meeting
Philadelphia, PΑ – On Sunday afternoon, following church services at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia, the Epirotes Society of Philadelphia “Omonia” got together, to bring in the new year at their first meeting of…
PGBL: Lone Spartan And Rainbow Squad Scrimmage Sixers
Upper Darby, PA – A lone Spartan, Laz Karasavas, came to play last night against the Sixers. It was the final round of regular season play for the Philadelphia Greek Basketball league. Unfortunately, the rest of…
Philadelphia’s Newest Judge: Ourania “Rainy” Papademetriou
Philadelphia, PA – Ourania “Rainy” Papademetriou, was sworn into public office on Friday at City Hall, where she gave several shout outs during her acceptance speech to Hellenism, the Greek Orthodox Church, and to her Spartan…
PGBL: Revolution Rolls Over Danny’s Boys
Upper Darby, PA – It was a high scoring game that teetered back and forth till late in the second half, where the Revolution finally burst out to a ten point lead and took home the…
Announcing the 2016 Chiotikos Apokriatikos Dance
On February 20, 2016, the United Chios Society of Philadelphia Koraes Chapter 16 will host its major event, “The Chiotiko Apokriatikos Dance 2016” at the Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ. Lakis Zervas and Apollonia will be featured…
Hellenic Professional and Civic Organizations Raise Funds for Lesbos, Greece
Cinnaminson, NJ – Hellenic professional and civic organizations from across the Philadelphia metropolitan area once again united for their annual Vasilopita celebration at Merion Caterer. The event raised funds and awareness for Greece. A check for…
Six Dances From Six Regions Of Greece Performed By The St. Thomas Greek School
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Greek school of St. Thomas performed regional dances from all over Greece at their annual PTO sponsored dance this past Saturday evening. Each class 1st through 6th grade performed the songs…
PGBL: Warriors Tame Young Americans
Upper Darby, PA – The Warriors came out and tamed those “Young Americans”, known as Hellas, by a score of 58-50 last night in PGBL action. That’s two in a row for the kids from the…
A Night On Mount Olympus, St. Thomas Greek School 22nd Annual Dance
Cherry Hill, NJ – The St. Thomas Greek School invites you to their annual 22nd Fundraiser Dinner Dance this Saturday, January 16, 2016, 6:00 pm. The event is themed “A Night on Mount Olympus”. This annual…
St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Church to host 42nd Annual Dance
Vineland, NJ – Come in out of the cold and dance the night away with local Greek band Thalassa at the annual St. Anthony’s Dance on Saturday, February 6th, 2015 . Accompanied by Singer Panos Savvoulidis,…
Hellenic Federation of Philadelphia Annual Vasilopita Cutting
Pennsauken, NJ – The annual Vasilopita Cutting, sponsored by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley was hosted at the Ikarian House yesterday evening. Some 35 representatives from the areas…
PGBL: Warriors Upstage Danny’s Boys In Sunday Night League Return
Upper Darby, PA – Sunday nights can be as entertaining as the famed “Thursday Nights” at the Philadelphia Greek Basketball league. The long holiday break was good for the Warriors, who came out in good spirits.…
