in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia hosts 2013 Christmas affair
Philadelphia, PA – In the warmth of a fireplace, Christmas tree and tables covered in candy canes, the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia, hosted it’s annual Christmas party. The setting was the Union League building in…
Jerry Karapalides, A Life Of Dedication To AHEPA
Pennsauken, NJ – Fifty-six years ago Jerry Karapalides joined the AHEPA. On Tuesday evening he was awarded Ahepan of the Year by District 5 for his half century of dedication and work as a member of…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 8: Kings Row over the Revolution
It was not to be. In game one they Spartans pulled off a late victory over FOB, who led late in to the second half. The Wolfpack ran away with a big victory over Danny’s Boys,…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 8: Wolfpack grab First Place
In the evenings opener, the miracle that was to be, didn’t quite happen. FOB fell to the Spartans late in the game with their big man fouling out. Jim Kemmerer along with Nick Kafkalas lead the…
AHEPA District 5 Celebrates AHEPAN Of The Year, Jerry Karapalides
Pennsauken, NJ – One by one they came to the podium and spoke about Jerry Karapalides, District 5 AHEPAN of the Year. Last night at “The Pub”, the AHEPA community of Districts 4 and 5, came…
Syria’s Refugee Children Face Rising Risk Of Malnutrition
Baltimore, MD — At first glance, Amira looks like a docile little infant cradled in the protective arms of her teenage sister. But Amira is not an infant. The 2-year-old weighs a mere 14 pounds, about…
A Marvelous Night For The Macedonians Of Philadelphia – Video Highlights
Broomall, PA – The Pan-Macedonian Association of Greater Philadelphia hosted it’s annual dance this past Saturday evening. Two dance performances highlighted the evening. The Youth of Alexander the Great Spirit of Macedonia Dance group (Philadelphia) and…
2013 Pan-macedonian Association Of Greater Philadelphia Annual Dance
Broomall, PA – Since 1948 the Pan-Macedonian Association of Greater Philadelphia has hosted an annual dance. This years event was hosted again at St. Luke Greek Orthodox church. Participants included, Pavlos Melas and Amalia chapters as…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 7: A Race to the Top
Midseason Heat: PGBL Tightens at the Top They say it’s lonely at the top — but not at St. Demetrios. In the Philadelphia Greek Basketball League, several contenders are battling for that number one spot, and…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 7: Wolfpack Ties for 1st Place
The Wolfpack made a statement last night, by beating Rip City and tying for 1st place. The Sixers finally got their whole team on the court and walked all over FOB, while the Kings played like…
AHEPA’s Growth Toward It’s 100th Year
AHEPA should depart from an archaic system of a state or group of states constituting a district. Structuring newly organized districts along population centers and regions is more sensible. In those areas where population density is…
Pontian Youth Take Reins At Annual Dance – Video Highlights
Upper Darby, PA – Seventy-four years later, the Pontian Society Akritai of Philadelphia, appear to be going stronger than ever. This past weekend they did it again, they hosted the biggest dance of the year, at…
