in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Annunciation Greek Festival Welcomes Community
Elkins Park, PA – Americas 6th oldest Greek Orthodox congregation did it again. The Philadelphia community celebrated this past weekend with another annual Greek food festival. The weekend long event brought together parishioners, neighbors and Philhellenes…
Vasiliki Tsanaktsidou And Akritai Of Philadelphia Commemorate Pontian Genocide
Upper Darby, PA – The Pontian Akritai Society of Philadelphia commemorated genocide day, May 19th, this past Sunday with a memorial service at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. Members of the organization including the youth dance…
Open Arms And Warm Smiles At Annunciation Greek Festival
Elkins Park, PA – Greek Festival season continued this past weekend in the Delaware Valley. Annunciation Greek Orthodox church hosted it’s annual Greek festival that attracted Hellenes and Philhellenes from around the area.
St. Demetrios Greek Festival Atmosphere Fills The Air
Upper Darby, PA – Known for their wonderful food, the Upper Darby/St. Demetrios Greek festival didn’t disappoint. With food stations set up inside and out, attendees were treated to an array of Greek food to satisfy…
Philadelphia’s Greek Soccer club United FC holds 1st place
Wayne, PA – The World Cup is just around the corner and next month, Philadelphia will host a historic friendly match up between Greece and Nigeria (June 3rd/PPL Park). Soccer, will play center stage for us…
St. Demetrios Announces Milestone Expansion During Greek Festival
Upper Darby, PA – This past weekend St. Demetrios opened it’s doors again and hosted it’s annual Greek festival. But more importantly it used the occasion to announce that it had reached another milestone in its…
Evangelismos 2014 Greek Festival
Accents from all over Greece are heard from the kitchen, where parishioners are preparing food, to the coffee stands. The setting is a neighborhood Greek cafe. Intimate and friendly, you notice the aromas of all that…
Philoptochos Takes Us South Of The Border, In Their Annual Bid ‘n’ Buy
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Cosmos Philly team crossed the Delaware river border and traveled to St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church for a “South of the Border” themed Bid ‘n’ buy on Wednesday evening. The annual…
Greek Soccer Club United FC continues unbeaten path
Wayne, PA – YSC sports facility is where the Delaware Valley soccer scene in arguable the best place to watch amateur soccer. Our own Greek team, United FC is at the top of the heap when…
St. Thomas Bid ‘n’ Buy, Hola!
Cherry Hill, NJ – Philoptochos Brings Fiesta Flair to 37th Annual Bid ‘n BuyThe St. Irene Philoptochos of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church brought color, music, and community spirit to life with its 37th annual Bid…
Evangelismos Greek Festival, tradition, food, authenticity
Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church will host its annual Greek Festival from June 5 to June 8. The celebration is all about authenticity, offering a taste of a Greek neighborhood like no other. Enjoy a slice of…
Recipients Of The 2014 St. Demetrios Awards
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church honored members of their parish this past Sunday for their years of service and dedication. The following received plaques and were recognized during church service: Fotoula Pappas,…
