in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Papanikolaou Begins His American Journey
Back-to-back Euroleague champion (2012-2013) and Greek international Kostas Papanikolaou has signed a two-year deal with the Houston Rockets that will guarantee him at least $4.8 million his first season (the highest ever given to a second-round…
Elaina Balouris Is Going Pro And Maybe Higher
Pittsburgh native Elaina Balouris has completed an illustrious career at the college of William & Mary and signed a professional contract with one of the most prestigious runner clubs in the United States, the Boston Athletic…
St. Luke Greek Affair 2014
Broomall, PA – The fall season kicks off in the Greek community with the “Greek Affair”. Now celebrating their 37th year, the St. Luke Greek Orthodox parishioners come together again. Starting September 17th through the 21st,…
IOCC Delivers Relief To Gaza’s Displaced Families
Baltimore, MD – Living conditions for thousands of displaced families in the Gaza Strip are rapidly deteriorating as families uprooted from their homes and forced to find shelter now face a shortage of water as well…
St. Sophia Greek Fall Festival 2014
Valley Forge, PA – Remember your summer trip to Greece? Let’s have a Greek coffee and pastry at the St. Sophia Greek Festival and share. From September 4rth to the 7th, the Greek community of St.…
Cyprus, Still Occupied 40 Years Later
Trenton, NJ – “We pray for a free Cyprus” said Father James Pavlow, during services this past Sunday. St. George Greek Orthodox church hosted a memorial service during liturgy, in honor of the 1200 missing, soldiers,…
Cyprus Leaders address St. George congregation – Photo Gallery
Trenton, NJ – During Liturgy services at St. George Greek Orthodox church a memorial service in recognition of the Cypriots missing from the Turkish invasion of 1974 was performed. The Island nation is the last European…
Honor And Remembrance – The Greek Veterans Post
During the 20th Century, men and women from all four corners of the United States, including from the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley area, answered America’s call and went to fight its wars. Some went to fight in the…
Orthodox Christian Family The Focus Of 2014 National Philoptochos Biennial Convention
Philadelphia, PA– With a theme of “The Orthodox Christian Family: A Dwelling of Christ and a Witness of His Gospel,” chosen by Archbishop Demetrios of America, the 2014 National Philoptochos Biennial Convention was held in Philadelphia,…
PGBL Crowns New Champ At Summer Basketball Tourney (photo Gallery)
Hats Off to the Champs: Tune Squad Wins PGBL Summer Tournament Upper Darby, PA — Congratulations to the new champions of the PGBL Summer Tournament: Tune Squad. Led by local rising star Niko Balis — who…
Philadelphia Greek Basketball League hosts 2nd annual Tourney
Hatboro, PA – The competition just keeps getting better as the PGBL (Philadelphia Greek Basketball League) crowned a new champ this past weekend. Led by Niko Balis, “Tune Squad” put together a run that carried past…
AHEPA Marks Somber 40th Anniversary of Invasion, Occupation of Cyprus
Calls for Removal of Turkish Troops from Cyprus; Movement on Confidence-Building Measures
