in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Mr. Goya’s Playoff Preview – Let The Fireworks Begin!
As we approach the end of the holiday season and prepare to enter into the New Year, it is tradition for everyone to make resolutions with the promise of a fresh start. For twelve teams in…
Pictures Of The Year, 2014
2014 was a memorable year for the Greek-American community of Philadelphia. The year was highlighted by two monumental events that took place here. They brought national, then international attention to Philly’s Greeks. Several organizations achieved milestones,…
AHEPA Scholarship Event Was A Family Affair
Newtown Square, PA – AHEPA Thermopylae Chapter 445 hosted its Christmas Party/Scholarship Awards banquet at Trattoria Giuseppe on Sunday. Seven recipients from around the Delaware Valley were awarded $7,520 dollars in grants towards their educational studies.…
Food Delivery By The Hellenic Relief Foundation
For the third Christmas in a row, the well established food delivery by the Hellenic Relief foundation took place. A total of 647 packages with turkeys and other various food, all suitable for the festive table,…
A Philadelphia Greek Tradition, Pontian Christmas Carolers
Upper Darby, PA – In traditional folk attire the Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia made the rounds to homes, singing in the Christmas spirit. Some 12 members of the Greek clubhouse along with a clarinet and a…
Victory Party At Kuzina By Sofia
Cherry Hill, NJ – For the second year in a row, the Cherry Hill Democratic Club & Committee celebrated their Holiday & Election Victory Party in Greek Fan Fare at Kuzina by Sofia in Cherry Hill.…
Skate and Donate, Chios Society collects toys for Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – This past Saturday, the Philadelphia Chios Society shared their Christmas spirit with the city of Philadelphia. For the last two months, they have been collecting toys, games, and books all to benefit the…
Greek Christmas Recital at Evangelismos
Philadelphia, PA – The spirit of Christmas arrived a few days ago and was celebrated by the parishioners of Evangelismos Greek Orthodox church. Tucked away, under the church, the community huddled. One by one the Greek…
St. Thomas Goyan’s Spread Christmas Cheer
Cherry Hill, NJ – GOYA Spreads Christmas Cheer with Song They gave the gift of song this past Saturday morning. The GOYA youth of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church brought the spirit of the season to…
St. Thomas GOYA Sings In The Christmas Spirit
The St. Thomas GOYA brought in the Christmas spirit and shared it with the surrounding community. On Saturday morning some 40 kids and chaperones visited several nursing homes and parishioners singing Holiday and seasonal songs.
PGBL: Big time blowout for the Wolfpack
39 points in the first half and 39 points in the second half, combined with a solid defensive effort is the recipe for a big time blowout for the Wolfpack.
PGBL 2014-15 Season, Week 10 – Photo Gallery
Rip City, The Kings and the Wolfpack took home victories last night in Thursday night action. All three games were decisive wins. Next Thursday the league is off for the holiday break.
