in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Dancing The Night Away, St. Thomas Greek School
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Greek School of St. Thomas held its annual dance this weekend, attracting over 500 attendees for an evening of tradition and celebration. Students from kindergarten through 6th grade performed folk dances…
Greek-American Societies benefit IOCC
Greek-American societies and organizations came together to benefit the IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) and bring in the new year this past Friday evening at Estia restaurant.
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 12: Video Highlights
In this weeks game action, Rip City improved to 8-5 over the Revolution. In game two, the Spartans and Warriors fought for pride in a great game. In game three, the Wolfpack played FOB in what…
AHEPA Chapter 445 Thermopylae Kicks Off New Year
Upper Darby, PA – The AHEPA Chapter 445 Thermopylae filled the Pontian clubhouse this past week for their annual vasilopita cutting and 1st annual meeting. President Bill Karayiannis spoke with Cosmos Philly and announced this season’s…
Greek Independence Day Parade announced in Philadelphia
Pennsauken, NJ – The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley gathered for their annual Vasilopita cutting event and to kick off the new year. The evening was highlighted by several announcements…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 12: Battling for Playoff Spots and Pride
Yesterday’s games were very competitive. There’s no doubt about that. All three winners were playoff bound tonight and played like it made no difference. The first two match ups went right down to the wire, will…
Federation Of Hellenic American Societies Cuts Vasilopita
Pennsauken, NJ – The Philadelphia Federation of Hellenic Societies celebrated the new year at the Icarian club house this week. The event was highlighted by a traditional Vasilopita cutting which was performed by Father Nektarios of…
Announcing the 2014 Chios Society of Philadelphia Dance
The United Chios Society of Philadelphia Koraes Chapter 16 is pleased to announce the first major event for 2014! Please join us and fellow Chiotes for a wonderful night of dancing, live music, food, and an…
Healing The Hidden Wounds Of War In Syria
Baltimore, MD (IOCC) — Joumana will never forget the day she, her husband and two children abandoned their home in the war-torn Syrian city of Homs. “The situation was getting worse and worse each day, but…
Philoptochos Vasilopita Cutting Funds Saint Basil Academy
The Ladies Philoptochos Society “Ai Myrophoroi” of St. George Greek Orthodox Church hosted their annual luncheon this past Sunday after Divine Liturgy. The event was highlighted by the traditional cutting of the vasilopita. Proceeds from the…
GOYA Basketball, Annunciation Rolls Over St. George
Annunciation of Elkins Park rolled over St. George of Media yesterday in what may have been a preview to a semifinal playoff in GOYA league action. Annunciation blazed out to a 14-0 leap in the first…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 11: Shoot out!
It was the first Thursday since the holiday break and it looked like a shoot out was talking place. Three pointers were being dropped all night. The Kings’ Zonios and Danny’s Boy’s Kathopoulos showed off their…
