in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
A Greek Generation of Soccer lovers creates tradition
Marple Newtown, PA – Being an athlete or a lover of athletics for some goes on for a lifetime. But the body gives way to our passion and we at some point have to bow down…
VFW Eleftheria Post 6633 makes another stand for Veterans
Yeadon, PA – A two gun salute was heard as the names of Greek-American Veterans were read off by VFW Post Eleftheria 6633 members. Some 100 members of the community came out to honor the post…
My Parea Soccer
Marple Newtown, PA – Greek soccer lovers have their own social gathering that takes place every Sunday and Thursday. Started back in 2006, the members of the Greek community have been gathering for the love of…
Memorial Day brings together Macedonians
Newtown Square, PA – Volleyball, soccer, food and plenty of Greeks enjoying it all could be seen at the annual Pan-Macedonian picnic in Ridley Creek State Park. Immigrant, 1st and 2nd generations of Hellenes came together…
Baseball’s Greek Philadelphia Phanatic
Philadelphia, PA – Philly Baseball Fans were treated to Greek dancing and a special performance by the famed Philly Phanatic on Wednesday night. Dressed as a traditional Tsolia, the Philly Phanatic, joined the St. Demetrios Dance…
Akritai Pontians Lament Loss Of Homeland In Theatrical Performance
Upper Darby, PA – Genocide Day was commemorated by the Pontian Akritai Society of Philadelphia this past Sunday with a memorial service at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. Members of the organization including the youth dance…
Eleftheria VFW Post Continues Tradition Of Honor
Yeadon, PA – “Every year we will continue to come out and remember those that have given their lives and past before us”. Manny Leventelis, Eleftheria chapter VFW Post 6633 in Upper Darby addressing the crowd…
Greek Heritage Night at Phillies game leads to win!
Philadelphia, PA – Sponsored by the American Hellenic Institute, the first Greek Heritage Night brought out some 800 Greek baseball fans to the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies.
Pan-Macedonian Association of Philadelphia annual picnic
Newtown Square, PA – Memorial Day picnic took place throughout the metropolitan area this past weekend. The Pan-Macedonian Association of Philadelphia hosted their annual picnic at Ridley Creek State Park for the 20th year. The annual…
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.
