in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 3: Some tricks and lot’s of Treats on Halloween Night
A few tricks were observed last night, but the treats ruled the evening for fans during the third week of the PGBL. Candy was on hand in stainless steel bowls and was strategically positioned at the…
Hayride, Hotdogs & Marshmellows for Greek Kids of St. Demetrios
Middletown, PA – The Junior Orthodox Youth, JOY of St. Demetrios traveled to Linvilla Orchards on Monday evening for fun. Escorted by their parents, the kids enjoyed a Harvest hayride through the scenic fields and orchards…
Andros Society Of New Jersey Celebrates Island Roots – Video
Cherry Hill, NJ – If you own a diner and live in South Jersey, there’s a good chance you’re from the Corthion region of the Island of Andros. In the early 60’s many of them immigrated…
AHEPA Helps Secure Fifth Medical Supply Shipment for Greece
A shipping container filled with $650,000 worth of medical supplies and equipment arrived Oct. 21, 2013, in Athens, Greece, thanks to the efforts of the AHEPA, which donated $17,000 to secure the shipping container and to…
Andros Annual Dance Returns
Cherry Hill, NJ – On Saturday evening, the Andros Society held its 52nd annual dance at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. Twelve years had past since their last dance, but the return was certainly a night…
Evangelismos Receives Gift for Altar Boys
Philadelphia, PA – Last week, the office of Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church announced that an anonymous family donated $3,000, to complete the church’s next project. The object of their affection funded the purchase of…
Dressed in Blue and White, Greek School Students Celebrate OXI Day
Poems and songs commemorating OXI day filled the church hall at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church yesterday. The community gathered for the annual Greek school presentation following church services. The stage, decorated in blue and white…
Cretans Of Greater Philadelphia Present “100 Years Of Crete”
The Cretans of the Greater Philadelphia will host their 25th annual dance on November 9th 2013 at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ. Title “100 Years of Crete”, the Philadelphia Cretan chapter will…
The Exodus From Greece
“Thirty years ago there were scarcely any Greeks in these United States. At the present time they number over a quarter of a million, scattered throughout the length and breadth of our country, an important, intelligent,…
Dodoni, A model company Greeks can be proud of
The name “Dodoni” immediately brings to mind Feta cheese. A respected Greek product of Greece, it was founded in 1963 by ATEbank (The Agricultural Bank of Greece) and the Unions of Agricultural Cooperatives of Epirus. Now,…
Baseball: As Greek As Apple Pie?
What’s more American than Baseball? Americans truly love the game and the boys of summer. The smell of the grass, the sound of the crack of the bat, the 7th inning stretch, and, of course, the…
Faith, Hope, Love and Peace: New Jersey’s Metropolis Ambassador Awards
Cinnaminson, NJ – Some 600 members of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey came out to celebrate their community this past Sunday. Hosted at The Merion banquet facilities, the event featured GOYA choirs from both…
