in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
St. Demetrios New Years Dance 2016
Upper Darby, PA – There’s one place to bring in the 2016 New Year. That place is St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. The evening is made for family, friends and kids. Great food, music and dancing…
PGBL: Unstoppable! Armenakis Dominates As Sixers Rise In Standings
Upper Darby, PA – Imposing and dominant, Jim Armenakis was unstoppable last night as he led his team with 28 points. The victory for the Sixers over the Kings reminded us how good the Sixers can…
Federation Of Hellenic-american Societies To Host Annual Christmas Dinner Party
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley, the umbrella organization of over 45 Hellenic-American associations and Greek Orthodox churches, representing over thousands of individuals in the Greek community, is inviting all its…
The Divine Liturgy at Evangelismos, December 6, 2015
Recorded on December 6, 2015.Duration: 1:51:08 This recording is brought to you by the parishioners of Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia. Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church6501 Bustleton AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19149Phone: 215-743-7982
Just For Kicks, The Journey of High School Football Kicker George Lambritsios
Marple Newtown, PA – With less than two minutes left to play in the football game, Marple Newtown High School was down 21 to 20 to Upper Moreland High School. With the ball on their own…
PGBL: Parum Pum Pum Pum! Kings March To The Little Drummer Boy
Upper Darby, PA – A holiday season ballet was featured last night at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. No. It wasn’t a Nutcracker production by the Moscow Ballet. It was a PGBL performance by the Kings.…
AHI Applauds Enactment of Defense Authorization Act
Washington, DC – The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) applauds the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (NDAA), which President Barack Obama signed into law on November 25, 2015. The act includes a…
Jamie Morkides Karapanagiotides, A Birthday Toast With Friends
Upper Darby, PA – Friends and relatives gathered for a little season cheer and celebrate another birthday for Jamie Morkides Karapanagiotides this past Monday night. She wouldn’t reveal her age but we’re guessing somewhere around …hmmmm?…
A Holiday Season Proposal, Stephanie Medori And Nick Bahateridis
Philadelphia, PΑ – It ended with a kiss in front of city hall. With the iconic building and clock tower behind them and a Christmas village at Love Park in front, Nick asked Stephanie for her…
Society Of Epirotes Gives To Orphans At Monastery And Recognizes Community Leaders
Deptford, NJ – It may not be a written motto, but when it comes to philanthropy and honoring the members of the Greek-American community, this organization is a leader. Established in 1938 by Greek Immigrants, the…
Pontos Lives In Philadelphia, The 76th Annual Dance Of The Akritai
Upper Darby, PA – “Pontos Lives in Philadelphia”, said Ifigeneia Pavlidou-ikonomou (President of the Akritai Pontian Society of Philadelphia) with a big smile on her face. And with those words, the 76th annual dance of America’s…
Margarita Metallinou: Memories of a Greek Biologist
Greeks are a very small percentage of the world’s population, only 0.2% but the percentage of Greek national top scientists worldwide is a staggering 3%. Philadelphia, with all of its hospitals and academic institutions, has a…
