in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Akritai To Celebrate 75th Anniversary
Upper Darby, PA – The Pontian Akritai community of Philadelphia is hosting one of the biggest dances of the year and it promises to be extra special. Celebrating it’s 75th year as a syllogo, it is…
Fifth Annual Metropolitan Evangelos Ambassador Awards
Cinnaminson, NJ – This past Sunday, the fifth annual Metropolitan Evangelos Ambassador Awards Banquet took place. The event recognized members of the Greek Orthodox community under the direction of the Archdiocese.
Oxi Day Tradition Continues at Evangelismos
Philadelphia, PA – Parishioners of Evangelismos Greek Orthodox church gathered to watch as their Greek school celebrated Oxi Day. The performance featured children from the Greek school classes reciting poems and singing songs about the historic…
Oxi Day Signals Revival Of Greek At Annunciation
They celebrated Oxi Day at Annunciation Greek Orthodox church yesterday. But in a grander sense, it was a resurrection and a new day for these Greeks. Hosted in the church hall, it was the first time…
Wolfpack, Kings & Rip City Take Home Victories
Upper Darby, PA – The Wolfpack, Kings and Rip City all took wins home in their Thursday night match ups.
PGBL 2014-15 Season, Week 3 – Photo Gallery
Game one of the PGBL featured the Wolfpack and the Spartans. In game two, the Kings gelled together and took apart the Warriors. In game three, Rip City fought off a tough Hellas and scored a…
AHEPA Camden Chapter Hosts Brothers Membership Drive – Photo Gallery
Cherry Hill, NJ – The AHEPA room was filled to capacity last night at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church. AHEPA Camden chapter #69 hosted a mass initiation. Members of Districts 3, 4, 5, attended the event…
AHEPA Initiation New Members From Districts 4 And 5
Cherry Hill, NJ – October means AHEPA initiation month. At least it seems that way here in Philadelphia. For the last few years, Camden chapter #69 of District 5 has hosted an annual event that brings…
AHEPA At Ground Blessing Ceremony For Saint Nicholas National Shrine
AHEPA, represented by Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos, laid one of the 24 white marble stones placed in two Cairns at the Ground Blessing Ceremony for Saint Nicholas National Shrine at World Trade Center, on October…
St. Demetrios, Fall Hayride turns into a perfect night
Middletown, PA – A crackling fire with marshmallows and hotdogs highlighted the evening at Linvilla Orchards. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church groups “JOY” and “HOPE” for kids joined together with parents and friends for a fall…
GOYA Basketball Week 3 – Holy Trinity Makes A Statement, Elkins Park Gets Back On Track
Week 3 is now in the books, and what an exciting 3 weeks it has been. The great Socrates once said “The only thing I know is that I know nothing”, and this year’s league action…
PGBL 2014-15 Season, Week 2 – Photo Gallery
Upper Darby, PA – Wolfpack Shines in Marquee Matchup as Week 3 Wraps at St. Demetrios The PGBL rolled into Week 3 with three matchups at St. Demetrios, capped off by a much-anticipated showdown between two…
