in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Save The Date: This Year’s Greek Independence Day Parade In Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – On March 23, 2014, the 193rd celebration of Greek Independence day will take place along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Starting at 2:00 pm, the event participants will march through the city in this…
They Came To Play… And Eat Spanakopita! PGBL – The New Greek-American Society
On a cold winter night, last Thursday, March 6, 2014, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, the two titans of the prestigious Philadelphia Greek Basketball League (PGBL) came to play before a packed house for the covenant title…
2013-14 PGBL Season Championship Game – Danny’s Boys win!
Danny’s Boys 99 vs. Wolfpack 85. I think many of us would agree in saying that last night was the best night the PGBL has ever had. From the All-Star game that was so much fun,…
2013-14 PGBL Season Championship Game – Video Highlights & Interviews
Upper Darby, PA – Danny’s Boys Crowned Champions After Stunning Comeback On Thursday night, the Greek-American community gathered at St. Demetrios to witness the season’s grand finale — a PGBL championship game that lived up to…
Pontians host 1st ever Apokriatiko Glendi
The Pontian Society “Akritai” of Philadelphia hosted their first ever Apokriatiko glendi on Saturday evening. Apokriatiko Glendi means farewell to meat… it’s one of the last days for Greek Orthodox Christians to indulge in eating meat…
Pontian Apokriatiko Glenti – Video Highlights
Upper Darby, PA – The Pontian “Akritai” club house brought in Lent this week with a dance not seen in the Greek-American community of Philadelphia in years. The Glendi, “Apokriatiko” is one of the last days…
2014 Hellenic University Club Of Philadelphia Gala – Video Highlights
Philadelphia, PA – The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia hosted it’s 74th annual gala dinner dance on Saturday evening. Hosted at the Society Hill Sheraton in Philadelphia, the event was highlighted by awarding of the Achievement…
George Venizelos Receives Achievement Award At Hellenic University Club Gala
Philadelphia, PA – George Venizelos, was awarded the Achievement award at the Sheraton Society Hill, this past weekend, by the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia. Venizelos is assistant director in charge of the New York field…
Icarians Come To Philadelphia, “Atheras” 75th Jubilee
Cherry Hill, NJ – Icarians from around the country came out to share in 75th anniversary of the Pan Icarian Brotherhood “Atheras chapter’s jubilee event. The annual dance was hosted at the Danielle Kousoulis Center at…
Icarian Brotherhood Celebrates 75th Year Chapter Jubilee – Video Highlights
Cherry Hill, NJ – Americas oldest Icarian organization “Atheras” united to celebrate their ancestry and love of homeland this past Saturday evening. The Icarians from around the country, including, Texas, California, Illinois, NY, Maryland and the…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 18: Video Highlights & Interviews
Upper Darby, PA – Championship Bound: PGBL Semi-Finals Deliver Big Wins and Big Moments Thursday night at St. Demetrios brought out the best of the PGBL — on and off the court. Fans packed the stands…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 18: On To The Championship!
Upper Darby, PA – The gym was packed last night at St. Demetrios to watch the PGBL final playoffs round. The Macedonian dance troupe played between two exciting games that produced the big matchup for next…
