in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Angie & Pro – A Winter Engagement Party
Atlantic City, NJ – On a chilly Sunday night, where most of us were watching the Eagles in their first playoff game in three years. Angela Michaelidis and Prodromos Topalidis welcomed their families and friends at…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 11: Video Highlights
Kings Make a Statement, Rip City Stuns at the Buzzer, Revolution Rolls On Game 1: Kings 84 – Danny’s Boys 71The Kings came ready and executed their game plan to perfection, taking down Danny’s Boys in…
GOYA Recap – January 5, 2014
In the opening game, the girls from St. Thomas got back to their winning ways, knocking off a tough St. Luke’s team 41-22. The win puts Cherry Hill’s girls atop the standings, and with a win…
Cosmos Philly, A Year In Pictures 2013
From dances to festivals, sporting events to religious celebrations, and everything in between, Cosmos Philly was there in 2013. Throughout this past year, our team has been documenting the moments of our community and its heritage…
2013-14 PGBL – Week 10: Video Highlights
Upper Darby, PA – Holiday Cheer and Competitive Fire Mark PGBL’s Return The PGBL returned from the holiday break this Sunday, and while the action on the court started off quietly, the energy around St. Demetrios…
Epiphany Day Observed 2014
Epiphany day was observances took place yesterday. All around the world, Greek Orthodox communities celebrated the historic day with church services and blessings of the water. The annual service commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 10: A Rusty Start To The New Year
There were no surprises this evening, the first night back after a week off for the New Year. Game one featured the Sixers and the Warriors, in game two Rip City met up with the Spartans,…
IOCC Delivers Winter Relief To Greece’s Most Vulnerable
Baltimore, MD (IOCC) — As snow and nighttime temperatures fall in portions of Greece, the country’s most vulnerable – the elderly, people with disabilities and orphaned children – are at the greatest risk of succumbing to…
2014 Winter OPA Greek Food Festival
Come on in and warm up with some wonderful Greek food. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Elkins Park is hosting their Winter OPA Greek Food Festival on January 24, 25, 26, 2014. It’s a perfect time…
AHEPA Thermopylae Chapter Awards Scholarships
The AHEPA chapter 445 Thermopylae, hosted it’s annual scholarship luncheon on Sunday this past week. The event was highlighted by 4 scholarships handed out to members of the Greek-American community of Philadelphia. The award recipients were,…
Music Fills The Air At New Year’s Eve Party 2014
Black and gold decorations marked with the new year 2014 on Tuesday night. Streamers and masks covered the tables and walls at Saint Demetrios, where the Greek-American community filled the church hall with more than 500…
Scholarships and Philanthropic Endeavors, AHEPA Chapter 445 Thermopylae
The mission continues to be clear for the AHEPAns at chapter 445, Thermopylae. This past Sunday, the chapter gathered for their annual holiday luncheon to award scholarships and review their year long philanthropic projects.
