in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Philadelphia Federation President Karadonis Meets With Greece’s Deputy PM Venizelos
New York – Greece’s Governing Vice President and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos, who was paying an official visit to New York together with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, held a short meeting with the chairman of the…
St. Thomas Agora, A Place To Shop, Dance And Eat
This is the 40th year of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, celebrating its annual Greek Festival. The event takes place the weekend of October 10, 11, 12, and 13. It is the area’s biggest Greek Festival,…
Authentic and served by Greeks, Evangelismos Greek Festival
A Greek fishermans hat, frappe, Greek being spoken around the spit and an frequent OPA! All these details for the senses made it an occasion we’ve grown accustomed. It’s evident more here than anywhere. My Big…
Hospitality and Parea at Evangelismos Greek Festival
Philadelphia, PA – Great food is a staple when you come out to the Greek Festival at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox church on Bustleton Ave. The Spanakopita is strictly home made, right down to the filo dough.…
Disaster Relief For Greece And Cyprus At St. Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – The philanthropic organization known as the Philoptochos society has initiated a national campaign to help with the economic crisis in Cyprus and Greece. More than US$ 215,000.00 has been raised in the…
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church: Our new Iconostasion – Photo gallery
Jeffersonville, PA – On the occasion of their 32 year anniversary as a parish, the St. Sophia Greek Orthodox community celebrated another milestone. This past Saturday evening a huge step in attaining the furnishing of their…
Milestone reached, connects the generations at St. Sophia
Jeffersonville, PA – As the parishioners of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church entered their house of worship, smiles and nods of confidence could be seen on their faces. This past Saturday a ceremonial blessing of their…
Looking To The Future, The Greek American Heritage Society Of Philadelphia
Upper Darby, PA – The Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia hosted it’s first meeting of the new season at the Pontian Leski this past Monday evening. With many new faces, a host of ideas, challenges…
Danielle Kousoulis Remembered, 911
Williamstown, NJ – On Tuesday, family, friends, and colleagues came out to honor and remember Danielle Kousoulis who was lost on September 11, 2001, in New York. The tragic day has been memorialized with an annual…
11th Annual Danielle Kousoulis Memorial Cup Fundraiser
Williamstown, NJ – The 11th annual Danielle Kousoulis Memorial Cup Golf Tournament was hosted this past Tuesday at Scotland Run Golf course. The annual event continues on its journey to bring together family, friends, and colleagues…
A Taste of Greece, St. George Festival 2013
Media, PA – Mark your calendar for the first week of October (3–6) and experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Greece at the annual “Taste of Greece” Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in…
AHEPA Elects New Supreme President
AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association), founded in Atlanta, Georgia on July 26, 1922, one of the most powerful and influential Greek-American organizations in North America, with international chapters as well, held its 91st Annual Supreme…
