in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Authentic And Unmatched Greek Food, Kuzina By Sofia
Cherry Hill, NJ – I won’t pretend to be a food expert or for that matter a connoisseur. But when I taste good food I know it. Kuzina by Sofia is all that and more. Ok,…
St. Luke Bid ‘n Buy Takes Them To Hawaii
Broomall, PA – At this time of year some of us dream about that annual vacation to a far away retreat, with blue waters. Ok, for us Greeks, it’s probable Greece. But Hawaii has that allure…
St. Sophia Spring Greek Festival, 2014
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Valley Forge, PA, will host its annual Greek Festival from May 28 to June 1. Located just off the Trooper Road exit on 422, it is the area’s largest Greek…
Aloha Hawaii From St. Luke
Broomall, PA – Aloha from St. Luke. The Ladies Philoptochos hosted it’s annual Bid ‘n Buy to an overwhelming crowd that filled the church hall this past Thursday evening. The theme, Aloha Hawaii brought in neighbors,…
St. George Greek Festival in Old City
Philadelphia, PA. This spring, the aromas of souvlaki and gyro will fill the streets of Old City as St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral hosts its annual Greek Festival. Known throughout the city, the festival blends the…
AHEPA Track Meet Dominated By St. Demetrios
Upper Darby, PA – Only one team attended the 37th annual AHEPA chapter 445 Track meet. The lone church team, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church, came out as the sole representative of the community this past…
Song, dance, food and fun – Festival weekend begins at St. George
Middletown, PA – Driving into the parking lot of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, you could smell the souvlakia cooking in the back yard of the church. Parishioners were twisting and singing along as they cooked.…
AHEPA Track Meet Has Poor Showing
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church dominated the annual AHEPA 445, track meet this past Saturday. In fact, they were the only team in attendance. The annual event, once a cornerstone of the…
Friendly Smiles and Fun at St. George Food Festival
Middletown, PA – The first Spring Greek festival kicked off this past weekend at St. George Greek Orthodox church. The church hall played center stage for all to stop in and do it “a la Greek”.
OPA Festival In Elkins Park
Elkins Park, PA. Step into old-world charm and tradition at the OPA Greek Festival, hosted by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church — Philadelphia’s oldest Greek Orthodox community. The annual festival takes place on the church grounds and…
St. Thomas Meze Marathon
Cinnaminson, NJ – St. Thomas hosted their annual “Meze” marathon at Merion Caterers on Tuesday. The money raised is put towards the building fund, seniors housing project. Some 500 to 600 people showed up at the…
Armenian Genocide Walk in Philadelphia
The Armenian community of Greater Philadelphia came together this past Saturday to march in recognition of the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian Genocide, which lasted from 1915-1918, was the first genocide of the 20th century and is…
