in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Evangelismos church members gather to decorate Epitafio
May 3, 2013. Philadelphia. – The members of Evangelismos church gathered to decorate the church Epitafio this morning. Father Alexandros led the group, that took some 3 to 4 hours, starting at 10:00 am. More than…
Pontian Greeks Join Hands With Armenian Community And Remember The “Forgotten Genocide”
Philadelphia, PA – For the sixth consecutive year, the “ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WALK” took place, commemorating the 98th anniversary of the Genocide for Armenians. The event takes place in order to educate the public on Turkish denial…
Pontian Greeks Join Armenian Genocide Walk
Philadelphia, April 27, 2013. – For the sixth consecutive year, the ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WALK took place, commemorating the 98th anniversary of the Genocide for Armenians. The event takes place in order to educate the public on Turkish…
Daughter Of Penelope Host “Spring Time In Paris” Tea Party And Fashion Show
Cherry Hill, NJ – St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church was the scene of this annual event. When one thinks of spring, one often thinks of Paris. This past weekend, the Daughters of Penelope “NIKE” chapter #230…
Spring Time In Paris
Cherry Hill, NJ – St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church was the scene of this annual event. When one thinks of spring, one often thinks of Paris. This past weekend, the Daughters of Penelope “NIKE” chapter #230…
St. George Cathedral to Host Annual Dinner Dance Fundraiser
Philadelphia, PA – It’s one of the most anticipated nights of the year for the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral community—and it’s just around the corner. On Saturday, May 11, 2013, St. George will host its…
Tweaking the Greek in him, cooking with Chef Philip Hernandez
One first notices the overwhelming classic White columns standing tall as they approach the entrance of this restaurant. For nearly 26 years now, the Greek community and the greater metropolitan community of Philadelphia have come to…
St. Demetrios Kicks Off Spring With Bid And Buy Event
Upper Darby, PA – This past Saturday, the Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby hosted its annual Bid and Buy event—an evening of fun, fellowship, and fundraising under the theme…
“Ladies Night Out”, St. Demetrios Hosts Annual Bid And Buy
Upper Darby, PA – This past Saturday, the Ladies Philoptochos Society held their annual bid and buy event at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. Themed “Ladies Night Out,” the event raises funds for…
A Green Story
He’s not the “Jolly Green” giant, but he is Green and he is a giant in the “Green” industry. Van Vlahakis’ company “Earth Friendly Products” has the number #1 selling (environmentally safe) laundry detergent in America…
They Do It With Love, The St. Luke Greek Affair Committee
April 9, 2013, Broomall, Pa.- Who doesn’t like Baklava? Everywhere across America “Baklava” has been recognized as part of the Greek, and even to some extent, American society. Any day now, the Greek festival season will…
Building A Church And Community On Baklava And Greek Festivals
Broomall, PA – Who doesn’t like Baklava? There may be a few out there, I’m sure, but it’s arguably the most requested sweet treat amongst us Greeks and even our fellow Philhellenes. Everywhere across America “Baklava”…
