in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Akritai Pontian Youth To Attend NY Pan Pontian Festival
February 17, 2012. Upper Darby, Pa.- Over the course of the last three years the Pontian organizations of North America have been gathering and growing in numbers with an annual summer time festival. In late June…
Greek Americans, Remembering “Independence Day for Ioannina”
February 17th, 2013. Philadelphia – “Today is a great day in history, not only for the people from Ioannina, but for all Greeks and freedom lovers all over the world”, declared President Kostas Kravaris of The…
Philly’s Greek community celebrates 100 Years of Independence for Ioannina
Philadelphia – “Today is a great day in history, not only for the people from Ioannina, but for all Greeks and freedom lovers all over the world”, declared President Kostas Kravaris of The Epirotes Society of…
Semi Finals Conclude – Who will Rule the PGBL?
Mr. PGBL’s Corner Spurs 70 vs. Kings 62 There is an old saying that goes… .”Playoffs are a whole new season”. The Spurs sure are making the best of these 2013 playoffs! First a big win…
Spurs and Sixers Advance to PGBL Championship
Mr. PGBL’s Corner | 2013 Semi-Finals Spurs 70, Kings 62 There’s an old saying in sports that the playoffs are a new season entirely. The Spurs are living proof. After knocking off Arseniko, the Spurs followed…
Federation of Hellenic American Societies prepares for Greek Independence Day Parade
Valley Forge, PA – “The Federation of Hellenic American Societies” hosted its monthly meeting at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church this past week for its members. The meeting’s conversation focused on the upcoming Greek Independence Day…
GOYA Basketball, Holy Trinity – 2 Shots At The Championship
Broomall, PA – The semi-final rounds were completed this past Sunday at St. Lukes Greek Orthodox Church. Four teams showed why they’re going to the “BIG CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN” at St. Demetrios, Upper Darby. Two of those…
GOYA Playoffs – St. Lukes Prayers Answered
February 9, 2013 – Broomall, PAThe GOYA basketball semi-final rounds took place this past Sunday at St. Luke’s Greek Orthodox Church, where four teams punched their ticket to the championship. With strong performances, tough defense, and…
Tsipouro! The 7th Annual Tsipourovradia Is Back
The 7th Annual Tsipourovradia is back. The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia, “Omonia” will again, host this unique event. If your a fan of “Tsipouro”, then this will be for you. The dinner menu features Orderves…
Philadelphia Cretan Dance 2013
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Cretans of the Greater Philadelphia hosted their 24rth annual dance this past weekend at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church in Cherry Hill, NJ. President John Pratsinakis of the Philadelphia Cretan chapter…
Chiotiko Apokriatiko Dance 2013
The United Chios Society of Philadelphia Koraes Chapter 16 is pleased to announce the first major event for 2013! Please join us and fellow Chiotes for a wonderful night of dancing, live music, food, and an…
Let’s Dance! Philly Cretans Show Off Their Dance Moves – Pt. 2
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Cretans of the Greater Philadelphia hosted their 24rth annual dance this past weekend at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church in Cherry Hill, NJ. President John Pratsinakis of the Philadelphia Cretan chapter…
