in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Father Vlahos honored for 50 years of service – Photo gallery
West Deptford, NJ – The Greek Orthodox community gathered and celebrated the 50 year of service by Father Steven Vlahos. Father Vlahos of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church in Wildwood New Jersey, was honored with a…
The Brotherhood of Demati Dinner Dance
West Deptford, NJ – This past Saturday evening marked a special night for the Brotherhood of Demati. The Brotherhood hosted a “Dinner Dance” event at Adelphia restaurant to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their founding. The…
GOYA Basketball Recap – Week 5 – Let The Playoff Push Begin
As we reach the halfway mark of the 2014-2015 Del Val GOYA basketball season, week 5 marked an action-packed day of action, as all eight parishes were in action across the Delaware Valley. What better place…
Sunday Night At The PGBL – Who’s Number One Now?
Thursday night’s are huge when it comes to the Philadelphia Greek Basketball league (PGBL). But last night, Sunday, it was as league commissioner John Vasiliou called it “the best game of the young season”.
Hellenic Medical Society hosts Symposium
The Hellenic Medical Society of Philadelphia held its fall education symposium at Estia Restaurant this past October. The event featured Dr Konstantinos Plestis, Chair of the division of Cardiovascular Surgery of the Main Line Health system.…
Demati Brotherhood Celebrates 100 Years – Photo gallery
West Deptford, NJ – On Saturday evening the Demation Brotherhood hosted its 100th celebration as an organization in America. The Greek-American community came out to Adelphia Restaurant for the evening that awarded and honored members of…
Third Annual St. Thomas Fundraiser – Photo Gallery
Cherry Hill, NJ – Bingo, Bags & Baklava Draws Hundreds for a Night of Fun and FundraisingEach year it gets bigger—and sweeter. The much-anticipated Bingo, Bags & Baklava fundraiser returned last night to St. Thomas Greek…
Bingo, Bags & Baklava Continues To Raise Funds For Youth Ministries
Cherry Hill, NJ – The third annual Bingo, Bags, and Baklava fundraiser was hosted again last night at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church. Youth ministries, Joy and Hope of St. Thomas, are two of the organizations…
PGBL: Rip City, Revolution and Wolfpack claim W’s
So far this season, the Pack have been playing fantastic team basketball. They are, without a doubt, the deepest team in the PGBL and everybody contributes. Last night the Wolfpack took care of business, led by…
PGBL 2014-15 Season, Week 5 – Photo Gallery
Upper Darby, PA – No Surprises as PGBL Hits Midseason Mark With the PGBL season nearing its halfway point, the standings are beginning to take shape — and Mr. PGBL’s picks continue to hit the mark.…
Corthion Andros Society to host 53rd Anniversary Dinner Dance
Cinnaminson, NJ – The Corthion Andros Society of New Jersey invites you to their 53rd Anniversary Dinner Dance. On Sunday, November 16th at the Merion, a “Nisiotiko, Andriotiko Glendi” will be hosted for the Greek-American community.…
Honoring the memory of church member, Dr. Spiros Alexander Malaspina, MD
The Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA) of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Egg Harbor Township kicked off their Boys and Girls Basketball season at their home gym in September.
