in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Epirotes Of Philadelphia, “omonia” Host Tsipouro Night
Upper Darby, PA – If you love Tsipouro, Clarino and Epiros, then this party is for you. On Saturday, February 14, 2015, The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia, “Omonia” will sponsored their annual dinner-dance at St.…
Greek Male Citizens To Submit Information For Military Recruitment Purposes
The Consulate General of Greece is informing that all Greek male citizens born in 1997, are requested to present themselves to the Armed Forces Department of the Consulate General of Greece in New York, until March…
Hellenic University Club Of Philadelphia, 2015 Annual Gala
Members and friends of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia will gather in center city on Saturday, February 7th for the 75th annual gala – to benefit the club’s scholarship fund. The gala will take place…
Temporary suspension of controls of the military status for Greek male citizens who live abroad
According to an announcement of the Consulate General of Greece, Greeks living abroad, except for deserters, who will travel to Greece to vote in the parliamentary elections on January 25th, 2015, will be exempted from controls…
Philly’s Greeks Unite For Hellenic Relief Foundation
Philadelphia, PA – This past Friday, the Philadelphia Greek community gathered to share in a traditional Vasilopita cutting and raise funds for the Hellenic Relief Foundation. The Foundation is the initiative of Americans of Hellenic descent…
Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” Cut Vasilopita – Photo gallery
Philadelphia, PA – The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia, “Omonia”, sponsored a Vasilopita cutting at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral following church.
The Divine Liturgy at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, January 18, 2015
Recorded live on January 18, 2015 at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Philadelphia.
PGBL: Wolfpack gets the job done and Revolution puts up high score
The Rev get back to their winning ways and improve to 6-5 on the season thanks to Pete Kada’s endless energy. Kada was all over the floor tonight, scoring his season high 29 points. Pete’s offense…
PGBL 2014-15 Season, Week 12 – Photo Gallery
The big highlight game proved again that anyone at anytime can win. The Spartans surprised Rip City, who missed shot after shot and seemed to still be on vacation. Elias Apsis secured several key free throws…
Chios Society of Philadelphia celebration, Old Hollywood Chiotes
The United Chios Society of Philadelphia Koraes Chapter 16 is excited to announce their first major event for 2015! Please join us for a spectacular night of dancing, live music, delicious food, and an open bar…
Pan-Macedonian Panigiri, Celebrate the Tradition
There are three important elements that Greeks proclaim make a panigiri successful – good music, good wine and good food. On Saturday, January 24rth, 2015, that traditional affair will take place at St. George Greek Orthodox…
Vasilopita Cutting At Ikarian House
Pennsauken, NJ – Slice after slice of New Years Vasilopita bread was handed out by Rev. Economos Panagiotis Lekkas of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. Some 65 representatives of various Greek organizations and churches attended the…
