in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
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…
Cathedral Dance Raises Funds For Restoration
Philadelphia, PA – The cathedral church of Philadelphia, St. George, hosted it’s annual dinner dance this past Saturday night. The annual dinner dance brings together the Philadelphia Greek community and it’s friends to celebrate the feast…
IOCC Benefit: Make a difference in someones life
Valley Forge, PA – St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church played host to the 3rd annual IOCC banquet. The annual event brings together the Greater Philadelphia area Orthodox community. The evening began with a silent auction and…
2014 St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Dinner Dance
Philadelphia, PA – A Night of Dance and Community at St. George Cathedral They danced well into the night at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, where the annual dinner dance once again brought together members of…
