in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
“Preserving And Promoting Hellenism In Philadelphia” Exhibit By GAHSP
Philadelphia, PA – Technology and history were joined together at a cocktail reception this past Thursday evening at Water Works restaurant. Sponsored by the Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia it was the first ever event of…
PGBL hosts first Golf Fundraiser
Northampton, PA – The Philadelphia Greek Basketball League (PGBL) hosted its 1st annual golf outing. They have announced that this will be an annual event. Money collected from the sponsorship of the event will assist with…
Annual Greek Festival at St. George Cathedral now in it’s 40th year
Philadelphia, PA – The Greek festival of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia was the scene of a perfect Greek party this weekend. the annual event, now in it’s 40th year attracts the local community…
Soldiers on the Road to Brazil, National Team Greece
Chester, PA – It was a historic day for the Greeks of Philadelphia. A day that will be marked by the visit of the Greek National Soccer team and a day that recorded generations of Greeks…
Op-Ed: Something Lacking – Guest Commentary on yesterday’s match
Was I the only one a little disappointed at yesterday’s Greece vs. Nigeria soccer match? I’m not talking about the 0-0 tied ending; I’m talking about the crowd participation. My seating section (section 104) was significantly…
Fans of the Greece National Soccer Team Show Support in Philadelphia
Chester, PA – A sea of blue and white shirts surrounded the outside of PPL Park in Chester, PA late Tuesday evening as supporters of the Greek National Soccer team waited for the stadium gates to…
St. Sophia Greek Festival Dances Through The Weekend – Photo Gallery
Valley Forge, PA – St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church hosted it’s annual spring festival this past weekend. The Asteria dancers joined hands under the big tent and performed dances from throughout Greece, which were followed by…
Philadelphia Greeks Love Soccer
Philadelphia, PA – The Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia (GAHSP) and Cosmos Philly today announce that a film about the history of Greek soccer in the Philadelphia area will be release this winter. The film…
International Press Capture Pregame Practice of Greek National Team
Chester, PA – Japan, Germany, Greece, and Nigeria press members showed up yesterday to watch the Greek National team practice. The scene was PPL Park in Chester, where the Greek team will have a warm up…
Greek National Team Prepares for Nigeria Match up
Chester, PA – Members of the press looked on as the Greek National Team practiced yesterday. The Greek National team stopped in for a game that will take place at PPL Park at 7:00 pm tonight…
Atmosphere at St. George Greek Festival Attracts Community
Philadelphia, PA – The dancing went on all weekend at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral Festival. Parishioners and attendees joined hands and danced in the parking lot as others looked on. Greek music and the aroma…
St. Sophia Loukoumades shine at Festival
Valley Forge, PA – Loukoumades shined at the sweet stand of St. Sophia Greek Festival this past weekend. Homemade, tasty and full of that wonderful honey syrup, the Loukoumades and the entire sweet section had them…
