in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
The 7th Annual Tsipourovrathia
Upper Darby, PA – It’s become an annual tradition that simply makes you feel like your home in Epirus, Greece. The 7th annual “Tsipourovrathia” was held this past weekend at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. Year…
Go Blue: Come Celebrate Greek Independence Day
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley will present the Greek Independence Day Parade 2013 along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This year’s parade will honor the Council of Hellenes Abroad…
Hellenic University Club hosts Monte Carlo Night Gala
March 2, 2013. Philadelphia. – If you were out gambling this past Saturday evening, you were a winner. But only if you were at the Loews hotel in center city Philadelphia. Roulette wheels, Craps and Blackjack…
Sabers, Oaths, Banners And Gavels, AHEPA Traditions Observed
February 28th, 2013. Cherry Hill, New Jersey. – Last week, St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church was the scene of a revived Greek-American tradition. Hosted by AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) Camden Chapter #69, 3 new members…
AHEPA Gets New Members
February 28, 2013. Cherry Hill N.J. Camden A.H.E.P.A. (AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION) chapter #69 organized a meeting and initiated 3 new chapter members in to the brotherhood last night in the A.H.E.P.A room at St.…
GOYA Finals – Holy Trinity Brings Home 1st Championship To Fans
February 24, 2013 – Upper Darby, PAThe 2012–2013 GOYA basketball season came to a thrilling close yesterday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, where four games—including two championship matchups—were played in front of…
Greek Independence Day – 192 Years of Freedom
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley will present the Greek Independence Day Parade 2013 along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This year’s event will honor the Council of Hellenes Abroad and…
Love Is In The Air
February 21, 2013.Upper Darby, Pa. – The theme was “Love is in the Air”, a post Valentines Day event hosted by the Daughters of Penelope, chapter #332. The ladies chapter hosted the event that raised funds for…
GOYA Finals – The Champions Elkins Park Repeats!
February 24, 2013 – Upper Darby, PAThe 2012–2013 GOYA basketball season came to an exciting close on Sunday with four games—two consolation matchups and two championship finals—at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. The packed gymnasium, filled…
Yes they did! Champion Sixers claim 2013 PGBL Title
Mr. P.G.B.L. Corner Sixers 57 vs. Spurs 52 Finally! The Sixers, the team with the most all time wins, reaches the ultimate goal of a PGBL Championship. Where should I start? How about with this year’s…
Meet the PGBL Champions 2013
Mr. P.G.B.L. Corner Sixers 57 vs. Spurs 52 Finally! The Sixers, the team with the most all time wins, reaches the ultimate goal of a PGBL Championship. Where should I start? How about with this year’s…
Pontian Youth Dance, Preserving Our Future
February 17, 2012. Upper Darby, Pa. – This past week, the Akritai of Philadelphia hosted a fundraiser to help get their chapter to the upcoming NYC Pan Pontian Festival in the summer. The Akritai dance group…
