in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Greek Community Welcomes 2014
Upper Darby, PA. The countdown hit zero and the room exploded. Streamers flew overhead, glasses clinked, and the first cheers of the New Year echoed through St. Demetrios Church. More than 500 people had packed the…
2014 New Year Greeting from the Greek School students of Evangelismos
The Greek School students of Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church sang out a New Years greetings to family members friends and beaming parishioners who looked on last week. The afternoon event, included poems and holidays songs.
Poems and Carols at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church
Students of the Greek School of Evangelismos of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church of Philadelphia, presented their annual Christmas Program immediately following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, December 22, 2013.
GOYA Recap – 2013
Entering its 34th season, the DVGOBL features teams of GOYAns from around the Delaware Valley. As has been a tradition for over 3 decades, players gather each Sunday to engage in fun and fellowship, as well…
St. Demetrios GOYA Sings Christmas Kalanta – Video
Upper Darby, PA. Traditional Greek caroling returned to the neighborhood this past Wednesday night as the St. Demetrios Church GOYA visited the homes of fellow parishioners in Delaware County. From one doorstep to the next, the…
Greek Tradition Continues, Macedonians Sing Kalanta
The strumming sounds of the tzoura and the accordion accompanied the Pan-Macedonian Society members as they sang kalanta this week. The society members toured around the Delaware and Chester county area as a group.
Pontian Kalanta All Around Delaware Valley
Broomall, PA – Loud, proud and colorful, the Pontian Akritai society of Philadelphia make a statement every time the holidays roll in. In traditional folk attire they visit homes and business all around the Delaware Valley…
Pontian Akritai, A Welcome Site During The Holiday Season
Broomall, PA. They really do love to dance. On stage, in the street, in someone’s home, or even in their own clubhouse, the Pontian Akritai know how to put on a show. When the holiday season…
Red Hats And Jingling Bells, St. Thomas GOYA Rings In The Season
Cherry Hill, NJ. Dressed in red and white Santa hats, the St. Thomas GOYAns spent the weekend traveling through the community and spreading Christmas cheer. The group of 7th through 12th graders visited homes, businesses, and…
St. Demetrios Students Recreate Jesus Nativity
The St. Demetrios church students recreated the Nativity of Jesus this past Sunday. The Nativity, refers to the accounts of the birth of Jesus, primarily based on the two accounts in the gospels of Luke and…
Saint Thomas GOYA Brings In The Christmas Spirit With Song
The Saint Thomas GOYA took their high spirited group on the road this past Saturday morning. They visiting and sang Holiday carols to several care facilities around the South Jersey area.
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 9: Video Highlights
It was the final week before the holiday break. In the first match up, Rip City put on a scrappy performance and held off the Kings who had been on a 4 week winning streak. In…
