in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Velvendinon Society Dance, Four Generations And Counting
Cherry Hill, NJ – The oldest Greek American organization in Philadelphia hosted it’s annual dance this past Saturday night at Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. The Venvendinon Society “Philopatria” has been part of the Greek American…
AHEPA Deeply Concerned with Turkish PM’s Statement on Cyprus
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) sent a letter to Secretary of State John F. Kerry expressing “deep concern and bewilderment” with a statement made November 10, 2013 by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
IOCC Reaches Out To Philippines Typhoon Survivors In Hardest Hit Areas
Baltimore, MD – The struggle to clear roads of debris and restore the lines of communication across the Philippines is slowing relief efforts for survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan.
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 5: Power Struggle and Explosive Performances (Video)
Dominant Wins and an Unbeaten Streak Continue in Week 7 Two standout performances highlighted this week’s PGBL action, along with one team continuing its unbeaten run. Danny’s Boys 71 – Sixers 60In the night’s marquee matchup,…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 5: Leaders Begin to Emerge
As week 5 passes in the PGBL, leaders begin to emerge. Danny’s boys continues it’s undefeated streak climbing to 6-0 record and the Wolfpack continues to gel as a team. The Kings struggled but broke their…
Pontians Celebrate 74th Annual Dance in Philadelphia – Spread the word
The biggest dance of the year happens every Thanksgiving weekend in Philadelphia. The Annual Pontian “Akritai” dance features a celebration of Pontian culture that attracts people from all over the Delaware Valley. The annual event will…
Ornella and Theofanis Plialis Wedding
Chester, PA – Ornella and Theofanis Plialis were married this past Sunday. On a perfect fall day, the couple gathered at Harrah’s Casino for a short ceremony and celebration with family and friends. The couple met…
Federation of Hellenic-American Societies announces date for Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day 2014
Media, PA. The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley held their annual meeting on Monday evening. The highlight of the night was the announcement that the Greek Independence Day Parade will…
Cretan Milestone Is Celebrated – Video Highlights
Cherry Hill, NJ – One hundred years ago the Island of Crete united with the Greek state. This past Saturday evening, Knossos, Cretans of the Delaware Valley, celebrated this milestone and united as a community at…
Cretans Of Philadelphia Celebrate 100 Years Of Union With Greece
The Cretan society of greater Philadelphia “Knossos” annual dance was hosted this past weekend. The annual event this year, recognized the 100 year union of Crete with Greece. The Talos Cretan dance Troupe of Cherry Hill,…
Food Dance Fun – A Taste Of Greece At St. Demetrios In Upper Darby
Upper Darby, PA – Smiling faces watched as the St. Demetrios dance troupes showcased their moves this past weekend. Throughout the day on Sunday, St. Demetrios members and volunteers served authentic Greek food at the food…
Prominent Greek-American Reporter, Ike Pappas – Front Row Seat To History
November 22, 2013 will mark the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, by Lee Harvey Oswald and for those that were alive on November 22, 1963, they remember exactly…
