in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
AHEPA’s 5th District Cancer Research Foundation Axios Award
The AHEPA Fifth District Cancer Research Foundation Board is proud to announce its unanimous selection of Dr. Yibin Kang, Ph.D., as the 2013 recipient of the AXIOS Award in Cancer Research. Dr. Kang is the Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis…
Greek Community Celebrates Fourth Annual Ambassador Awards
Cinnaminson, NJ – The fourth annual Metropolitan Evangelos Ambassador Awards banquet took place this past Sunday. The event was sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at The Merion, where some 600 attendees came together.…
In Canada Feta Is Greek!
To Greeks and non-Greeks all over the world, feta cheese is Greek. Traditional feta is a brined-curd cheese of 30% goat’s milk mixed with sheep’s milk. In 2002, feta was granted protected designation of origin product…
A Halloween Photo Gallery From St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Upper Darby, PA – It came a little early to the Greek community of Upper Darby. The St. Demetrios parish celebrated Halloween on Saturday night. Moms and dads brought their kids out for a fun filled…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 2: Eyes focused, while chomping down on a slice of Spanakopita
Competitive Matchups and Courtside Spanakopita – Another Classic PGBL Thursday Thursday evening brought three matchups that once again proved just how competitive the Philadelphia Greek Basketball League has become. Game 1: Last year’s champions, the Sixers,…
AHEPA Districts 4 And 5 Initiate 8 Members
Cherry Hill, NJ – Eight new members of the Greek-American community were initiated this past Wednesday night in to the AHEPA. The joint event brought together some 50 members from 2 districts (4 and 5) for…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 2: Champs and Contenders
Last nights PGBL matchups featured teams both new and old that kept you wondering; at least for a little while. First half action in all three games was close, but as the second half of each…
46 year old mother of 2 wants to be the next Vi-Model
Tabernacle, NJ – Growing up at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, she was a GOYA basketball star in the ’80s. Today, she is a single mother, who wants to be a role model for her two…
Fans Pack South Jersey Greek Festival – Video
Cherry Hill, NJ – St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church hosted South Jersey’s largest Greek festival this past weekend, drawing thousands despite forecasts of rainy weather. Over four days, the church grounds were filled from end to…
St. Thomas Agora Fall Festival Dances The Night Away
Cherry Hill, NJ – They certainly know how to throw a party at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. The four day Greek Festival called the “Agora”, brought out thousands for what seemed a rain plagued event.
AHEPA Power District 4 Fall Meeting
Broomall, PA – Last Monday, AHEPA chapters from across the Delaware Valley gathered for their first fall meeting. The meeting also brought Supreme President Anthony Kouzounis and his newly elected lodge to Philadelphia to get to…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 1: Opening Night Tip Off
Upper Darby, PA – Basketball is big in Philly for Greeks. How big you ask? From across the Delaware Valley, Greek men come out twice a week to participate in this highly competitive league that is…
