in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Wolfpack Battles Rip City In Highlight Game, PGBL Week 2
Upper Darby, PA – The chairs and stage were filled again at St. Demetrios, as the PGBL entered its second week of the season. A brief ceremony by father Economos Panagiotis Lekkas kicked off the evening.
Connecting Young Greeks from Education to Employment
Could Philadelphia play a role in Greece turning around its youth unemployment struggles? Recently, a contingent of five Greek university educators visited the City of Brotherly Love on the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership…
Zachary Lafakis Baptism – Photo gallery
Zachary Lafakis was baptized on September 20th, 2014 at St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church. His proud parents Chris and Despina Lafakis were delighted to have their friends and family help them celebrate the joyous occasion, and…
Demation Brotherhood to celebrate 100th Anniversary
One of the oldest Greek organizations in Philadelphia, the Demation Brotherhood of Philadelphia, is hosting it’s annual dinner dance. This year marks the 100th anniversary, making it extra special.
Federation Announces Independence Day Parade
Elkins Park, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley hosted its first annual meeting of the year at Annunciation Greek Orthodox church. At the top of the agenda was the…
Dodgeball And Dance Fundraiser For Juvenile Diabetes – Photo Gallery
Broomall, PA – The St. Luke GOYA hosted a dodgeball and dance fundraiser this past Saturday afternoon/evening. Five Greek Orthodox churches from around the Philadelphia metropolitan area participated. The funds and awareness were raised for the…
GOYA Basketball 2014-15 Season, Week 2 – Photo Gallery
League action heated up this week in the unofficial center for the Del Val GOYA league in Upper Darby, PA this Sunday. The day’s action featured a triple-header of varsity action, with two of the three…
Cypriots Memorial and Independence Day Observed
Media, PA – Every 1st of October Cyprus celebrates Independence Day. This day Cypriots honour the day in 1960 when Cyprus gained independence from the British following a long and bitter struggle that lasted from 1955…
St. Luke’s GOYA Raises Funds For Juvenile Diabetes
Broomall, PA – Five Greek Orthodox churches participated in a dodgeball team contest and dance fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation this past Saturday. Hosted by the St. Luke GOYA (Broomall), some 100 kids from around the…
Cherry Hill Goes Greek – Photo Gallery
Cherry Hill, NJ – The St. Thomas Agora food festival is being hosted this weekend, October 9-12, 2014. The annual event is the largest Greek Festival in South Jersey, attracting more than 10.000 visitors. The weekend…
St. Thomas Agora, Weekend Greek Food Festival
Stroll through the aromatic pastry shop and sip on a hot Greek coffee. It’s fall and the biggest Greek festival, known as the Agora, is going on this weekend. St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church is hosting…
PGBL 2014-15 Season, Week 1 – Photo Gallery
Upper Darby, PA – PGBL Tips Off Its 8th Season with Three Opening Night Matchups The Philadelphia Greek Basketball League (PGBL) kicked off its eighth season last night at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, drawing fans,…
