in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Annual Blessing of the Waters
Asbury Park, NJ – This Sunday the 21st of September 2014, it all happens again, the annual blessing of the waters. Thousands of Greek Orthodox members (from NJ, PA, NY, DE) will witness the rustic and…
Wanted! Greek Language Teachers – Community In Crises
Philadelphia, PA – Thirteen Greek schools make up the educational system that provides for a Greek language experience in the Philadelphia area. A few are full-time, private, and self-sustaining, like the Odyssey School in Wilmington, Delaware,…
Just like Yiayia use to make – My Big Fat Greek Festival
Philadelphia, PA – It tastes just like Yiayia use to make it back in the village. Often, while strolling through the grounds of the Evangelismos Greek Festival on Bustleton avenue in Philadelphia, the talk is of it’s…
St. George Cathedral 2nd Golf Classic
Philadelphia, PA – St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Philadelphia will be hosting it’s second annual golf tournament (Torresdale Frankford Country Club). The annual event will provide funds for the restoration of Philadelphia’s Greek-American Orthodox community…
Grecian Festival at St. Sophia
Valley Forge, PA – St. Sophia hosted it’s annual end of summer Grecian festival this past weekend. the annual event raises funds for it’s new church which was recently built on the grounds.
St. Sophia Hosts Fall Festival – Photo Gallery
Valley Forge, PA – With plenty to do, eat, and see, the place all of us should have been at this weekend, was St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church. The end of summer Grecian Festival was hosted…
Evangelismos Greek school registration begins
Philadelphia, PA – Fall registration for Greek school is happening now all around the Delaware Valley. Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek School classes begin on September the 16th at the Ukrainian Center on Cedar Ave. The classes are…
Stock Rising For Greek Players
According to Greek and international media, Olympiakos defender Kostas Manolas is getting closer and closer to completing his transfer to A.S. Roma for a reported fee of 15 million euros. The Greek international is also being…
Annunciation Announces Greek School Start
Elkins Park, PA – Annunciation Greek Orthodox church announced that 2014-2015 school year will start with Agiasmos/Blessing on Tuesday September 16 @ 5:00 pm. Classes are held on Tuesday 5-7 pm, and Friday 5-6:30 pm, September…
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,…
