in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Love Your Yiayia & Pappou photo contest winners announced
Philadelphia, PA – Announcing the winners of the “LOVE YOUR YIAYIA & PAPPOU” photo contest. The Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia has selected 3 winners to be awarded Apple products, including an Apple iPad, iPad…
Holy Trinity And Annunciation Meet The GOYA Champs Of 2013-2014
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios was the scene of the GOYA league championships this past weekend. On Sunday afternoon the returning champs Holy Trinity (Egg Harbor – Girls) and Annunciation (Elkins Park – Boys) came…
Byzantine Painter Dr. Kordis completes next stage of Iconography at St. Sophia
Valley Forge, PA – The parishioners of St. Sophia were beaming again this month. Their favorite Byzantine artist, Dr. George Kordis has returned from Athens to continue his iconography painting of St. Sophia. Dr. Kordis, Father…
GOYA Champs Repeat!
Upper Darby, PA – They did it again. Holy Trinity of Egg Harbor and Annunciation of Elkins Park repeated their victory marches to the championship and brought it home in consecutive years. In fact, Elkins Park…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 17: Video Highlights & Interviews
Upper Darby, PA – There was plenty action and entertainment on Thursday night as the first round of the PGBL playoffs took place. The St. Demetrios dancers, “Pegasus” put on a show between the two big…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 17: Kings and Sixers Advance
The Kings and Sixers advanced to the playoff finals on Thursday night. The Sixers showed why they are still the champs by dominating Rip city. The Kings looked a little off but managed to put it…
Tsipouro Unites Epirotes
Upper Darby, PA – Hosted again this past weekend at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church, The Epirotes Society chapter, “Omonia”, celebrated 75 years as a member of the Philadelphia Greek community. Their annual Tsipourovrathia event now…
Epirotes Society Omonia Celebrates 75 Years
Upper Darby, PA – February 15, 2014. It came a little earlier than last year, but the 8th annual Tsipourovrathia was a well needed party for those with cabin fever. Hosted again this past weekend at…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 16: Video Highlights & Interviews
Upper Darby, PA – Playoff Energy Builds as Regular Season Wraps Up With the regular season officially in the books, the PGBL playoffs are ready to heat up — and Sunday night gave fans a preview…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 16: Regular Season Ends, Bring On The Playoffs
Upper Darby, PA – The final week of regular season play for the PGBL concluded last night at Saint Demetrios. The match ups set the tone and line up for the playoffs that will start this…
Pan-icarian Brotherhood Atheras 75th Year Chapter Jubilee
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood “Atheras” is hosting their annual dinner dance this March 1st 2014 at the Danielle Kousoulis Center, at Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox church. The chapter will be celebrating their 75…
Philadelphia’s Hellenic-American Federation launches new website and announces changes to Independence Day parade
On Tuesday evening, the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley, held its monthly meeting at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Center City Philadelphia. Following dinner and before the meeting began,…
