in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Drakou And Papaioannou Host Engagement Party
Upper Darby, PA – Marilena Drakou and Dimitri Papaioannou announced they are officially engaged this past week. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church was the scene for family and friends who gathered to celebrate with the couple.
Optimism for Greece, Cyprus and the School of Halki by VP Biden
Philadelphia, PA – Cyprus, the Greek Economy and the theological school of Halki were the topics of the evening, as VP Biden addressed the 42nd biennial Clergy-Laity. The event drew more than 1,500 people from the…
VP Biden Addresses Greek Orthodox Clergy-Laity in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – There was much applause and even a brief standing ovation for VP Biden as he addressed the Greek Orthodox community, at the 42nd biennial Gala dinner. “Your eminence, when I go, I wanna…
Philadelphia Greeks, 1st Class Reception
Philadelphia, the American city with the Greek name meaning the City of Brotherly Love, its name said it all yesterday. Its Greek community did the honors of playing host to fellow Hellenes from all over the…
Philadelphia’s Greek Community Welcomes Laity and Delegates (Video)
Philadelphia, PA – Arguable, yesterday was the biggest night of the year for the Greek community of Philadelphia. They stood proud as ambassadors of their city, as they hosted the Greek Orthodox Clergy laity and delegates…
Clergy Laity Lands in Philadelphia for 42nd Biennial Congress
Philadelphia, PA - Greek Orthodox Christians from across North America congregated this week for the 42nd Biennial Congress. The four day event brought together some 1500 delegates and 500 Clergy members who attended the event, that…
Stosh’s Hot Dogs And Mary’s Diner, It’s Where America Starts
Clifton Heights, PA – Stosh’s and Mary’s Diner, on the intersection of East Broadway and Maple Ave.- that’s where members of the Clifton Heights borough community had set up to start their parade on Independence Day.
Augie Pantellas, Philadelphia’s Greek Boxing Bomber
Growing up in the 50’s in West Philadelphia, Augie Pantellas was an original member of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox community at 58th and Larchwood. He was a young Boy Scout in Troop 302, and ironically he…
PGBL To Host 2nd Annual Summer Basketball Tournament
Hatboro, PA – The Philadelphia Greek Basketball League (PGBL) will host for the second time, its annual summer basketball tournament on July 19th and 20th at Renegades Gym. Continued growth for the PGBL as a league…
Greek soccer fans look on at Nova Grill, as Greece fails to finish Costa Rica
Villanova, PA – Nova Grill on the campus of Villanova University hosted a private party for members of the Greek-American community of Philadelphia. The occasion was the World Cup and featured team Greece against Costa Rica.…
Greek Roller Derby Team Visits Philadelphia (Video)
Feasterville, PA – They’re tenacious about their sport and ready to take on the World. Come December in Dallas, in the great state of Texas, Roller Derby World Cup 2014 will be hosted for the second…
Sparta Kiss, Betty Bam-bam And Beth Salts, Greek World Cup Roster (photo Gallery)
Feasterville, PA – Pantaridis, Sarlis, and Bouras; three Greek-American woman that will be on the roster of team Greece at the World Cup. Don’t know them? That’s because this world cup, will be hosted in Dallas,…
