in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
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”…
Sacred Relics from Jerusalem Arrive at St. George Cathedral
Philadelphia, PA – On Tuesday evening, the Greek Orthodox community of Philadelphia received a rare and deeply meaningful gift: several sacred relics brought directly from Jerusalem to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Center City. Savvas…
Philadelphia’s Evangelismos Church celebrates Greek Independence Day
Philadelphia, PA – The Evangelismos Greek School (Bustleton ave.) commemorated Greek Independence day at their church on Bustleton Avenue. Although Evangelismos church is one of the smallest parishes in the Delaware Valley, they put on one…
Evangelismos Greek School Students remember Greek Independence Day
Philadelphia, PA – The Evangelismos Greek School (Bustleton ave.) commemorated Greek Independence day in their own special way this past Sunday. While families looked on, the Greek school students, put on a full afternoon performance of…
Soccer League Unites Greek Community
March 28th 2013. Wayne, Pa.- With youthful enthusiasm and sportsmanship, our Greek-American soccer teams completed a first ever yesterday in the “35 and Older Adult Soccer league”. Each of the three teams,”Pas Yiannina”, “United FC” and…
Greek Community Soccer And Teams
March 28th 2013. Wayne, Pa. – With youthful enthusiasm and sportsmanship, our Greek-American soccer teams completed a first ever yesterday in the “35 and Older Adult Soccer league”. Each of the three teams, “Pas Yiannina”, “United…
With Poem And Song, St. Thomas Greek School Commemorates Greek Independence
Cherry Hill, NJ – Several times a year, St. Thomas Greek school gathers to perform for the parish and community. The hours of work and dedication to Hellenism were evident and stood true again. This past…
St. Thomas Greek School Celebrates Hellenic Independence
Cherry Hill, NJ – The St. Thomas Greek School came out this past Saturday to celebrate Greek Independence day with singing, poems, and theatre. The afternoon of celebration began with the Flags of Greece, Cyprus, and…
