in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
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,…
Pontian Akritai Of Philadelphia Invite You To An Apokriatiko Dinner Dance
Upper Darby, PA – The Pontian Society “Akritai” of Philadelphia are hosting an Apokriatiko Dinner Dance on March 1, 2014. The event will feature live music and a special performance by the Pontian Society Dance Group,…
2013-14 GOYA Basketball Semi-final Playoffs: Video Highlights & Interviews
Cherry Hill, NJ – If you were looking to get your blood pressure up, then St. Thomas was the place to be on Sunday. Three of the four playoff games for the GOYA ended with a…
2013-14 GOYA Basketball Semi-final Playoffs: Heart Stoppers
This past weekend, the Delaware Valley basketball league hosted it’s 2014 semi-final playoffs to a packed gym that left everyone on the edge of their seats throughout the afternoon into the evening. Three of the four…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 15: Video Highlights
Upper Darby, PA. On Thursday evening, an ice storm and freezing rain knocked out power across the Delaware Valley. But inside St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, the spanakopita was fresh, the lights were on, and the…
