in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Welcome To The Greek Affair At St. Luke
The 2013 Greek Affair will be held on September 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2013. The community of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church in Broomall, PA is proud to host this Philadelphia area tradition, which…
Philly Panatha Fan News
It has been a busy summer for Panathinaikos fans, and things may get even busier for the “greens” in the Philadelphia area with the prospect of a Panathinaikos youth soccer school being established. In Greece, hundreds…
St. Sophias Greek Orthodox Church celebrates it’s Grecian Festival
With summer behind us and fall just around the corner, St. Sophia/Ss. Faith, Hope & Agape Greek Orthodox Church in Valley Forge, PA, is preparing to welcome the community to its annual Fall Festival. Join us…
Pontian Community Celebrates Dormition of Virgin Mary
August 16, 2013 – West Milford, NJ – This weekend, the Holy Institution of Panagia Soumela in West Milford, NJ, will host its annual August 15th festival and liturgy, honoring the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.…
St. Demetrios Services – Dormition Of The Mother Of God
Upper Darby, PA – Last night, St. Demetrios Church in Upper Darby continued its liturgical journey toward one of the most sacred days of the Orthodox calendar: the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. The…
Feast Of The Dormition At St. Demetrios
Upper Darby, PA – Last night, St. Demetrios Church in Upper Darby continued its evening services in preparation for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, one of the most solemn observances in the Orthodox…
A Greek Savior At The Goliad Massacre
During the Texas War of Independence, between October 2, 1835 and April 26, 1836, Mexican President Antonio López de Santa Anna sent General José Urrea into Texas to find the Republic of Texas Army and on…
A Little Bit Of Greece Right Here, Toronto’s Greektown
Right about now, many of us are longing for a vacation to Greece, but can’t get away or flights may be just too expensive. A visit to Toronto’s famed Greek town, offers a taste of what…
Soccer on a Summer Night, Philly Union vs. Stoke City of England
Chester, PA – Greek American soccer fans were treated to a rare soccer matchup in Philadelphia this past Tuesday night at PPL Park. The Philadelphia Union had a friendly non-league match up with Premier League team,…
Colonial Marble & Granite brings together Greek American soccer fans
Chester, PA – Greek American soccer fans were treated to a rare soccer matchup in Philadelphia this past Tuesday night at PPL Park. The Philadelphia Union had a friendly non-league match up with Premier League team,…
Philly Hosts Summer Basketball Tournament
The Philadelphia Greek Basketball League hosted the first ever adult summer basketball tournament.
PGBL Sponsors 1st Greek-American Basketball Tourney
The Philadelphia Greek Basketball League hosted on July 27 the first ever adult summer basketball tournament. More than 16 teams participated in the event from all over the Delaware Valley, bringing together Greeks and the community.
