in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
GOYA Semi-finals
St. George Pulls Off Monumental Upset, “Koumbari Bowl” Classic, Final Matchups are Set… Maybe Wow. That is all I can say. What a year this has turned out to be! I said last week that the…
The Divine Liturgy at Evangelismos of Theotokos Church, January 11, 2015
Recorded on January 11, 2015 at Evangelismos of Theotokos Church Of Philadelphia.
GOYA Semi Finals: St. George Shocks Champs Holy Trinity
Cherry Hill, NJ – The GOYA basketball playoffs were a mirror reflection of what took place in the NFL yesterday. Three of the four teams holding the lead seed positions advanced. The shocker, was the girls…
A Taste Of Greece OPA Greek Food Festival In Winter 2015
Kickoff the new year with a bang. Come in out of the cold and warm up your bellies and share a little love- a la Greek style. It’s the Winter OPA Greek Food Festival at Annunciation/Evangelismos…
Four Earth Tones basis for Artists of Classic and Hellenistic Greece
Egg Harbor Township, NJ – Local artist Victoria Papale was introduced to the technique of painting exclusively in four earth tones during her studies at the Aegean Center for Fine Arts in Paros, Greece. On Sunday…
Mr. Goya’s Final Four Preview: Let The Excitement Begin!
We started this year with 15 teams in the Delaware Valley (8 boys and 7 girls). After three months of competition and one, highly entertaining round of playoff action, we are now down to the overall…
PGBL: Hard Work Pays off, Team Hellas brings home 2nd Victory
The Greeks come out at night! Ellas came to play last night and used up every ounce of energy they had to defeat a depleted Sixers team. We don’t keep rebounding stats but I’m assuming George…
PGBL 2014-15 Season, Week 11 – Photo Gallery
Upper Darby, PA – The highlight game didn’t disappoint. Underdog team Hellas proved why they are a team that comes to play. They work hard every week and it shows. Last night they earned their second…
Philadelphia Hellenic Federation Officers Sworn In At St. Thomas
Hosted at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church, President Stathis Karadonis of the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley, along with officers were sworn in for the 2015 year this past Sunday. The…
Epiphany Day in Wildwood New Jersey
Wildwood, NJ – A wreath was flung into the frigid Atlantic ocean in memory of the many lives lost at 9-11. It was followed by it’s parishioners singing, while spiritual leader, Father Vlahos sprinkled his congregation…
St. Demetrios Celebrates Epiphany Day – Photo gallery
Wildwood, NJ – The tiny seaside Greek Orthodox community of St. Demetrios celebrated Epiphany Day this past Sunday. The traditional service is observed on the 6th of January by millions of Christians around the world, but…
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…
