in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Lets Dance! Philly Cretans Show Off Their Dance Moves – Pt. 1
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Cretans of the Greater Philadelphia area 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…
PGBL: Champions – Warriors, Ousted!
MR. PGBL’s Corner (PHILLYGREEKBALL.COM) Sixers 85 vs. Warriors 74 It’s been about 5 games. 5 games since we’ve seen Tony Grammenos play the way he played tonight. A playoff record was set by Tony with 8…
Spurs Upset 100% Arseniko Advance to Finals
Sixers 85 vs. Warriors 74 It’s been about five games. 5 games since we’ve seen Tony Grammenos play the way he played tonight. A playoff record was set by Tony with 8 three pointers, 7 of…
St. George Holds Off St. Demetrios, GOYA Basketball Playoffs
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Delaware Valley Greek Orthodox Basketball League tipped off its post-season playoffs yesterday at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, where a capacity crowd filled the gym for four intense matchups. In what…
The Three Hierarchs Celebration at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church
Evangelismos Greek Orthodox church of Philadelphia hosted a poem reading in honor of the Three Hierarchs, following church this past Sunday.
GOYA Playoff – St. Demetrios Shocks St. George (Media)
February 4, 2013 – Cherry Hill, NJThe Delaware Valley Greek Orthodox Basketball League tipped off its postseason yesterday with a packed gym and four high-stakes playoff games at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. Fans from across…
PGBL: 100% Arseniko Holds Off Spurs
January 31, 2013 – Upper Darby, PADouble OT Thriller, Arseniko Locks In, and the Playoffs Loom They say “the third time’s a charm” — and for the Grizzlies, it nearly was. After going winless for two…
PGBL: 3 In A Row For The Grizzlies, Fouled Out!
Fouled out Grizzly team members sit watching from the bench as their team falls to the Warriors in double OT. Playing with 3 players into the final minutes, the Grizzlies simple ran out of steam.
A Night In Crete – Come Out And Celebrate!
The big winter Cretan dance approaches. Sponsored by the Cretans of Greater Philadelphia it will be a night to remember. If you’re a lover of Cretan music than don’t miss this wonderful event. Featuring George Galanis…
Celebrating The Three Hierarchs At St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church
Cherry Hill, NJ – January 27, 2013The Greek Orthodox community of the greater Philadelphia area gathered this past weekend to celebrate the Feast of the Three Hierarchs—St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian, and St.…
Poem And Dance, Celebrating Three Hierarchs And Greek Letters
Cherry Hill, NJ – It’s recognized as the “Hymn of the Day”, and the Greek School students who gathered on stage from across the Delaware valley kicked off the event with pride, singing together to start…
Greek Soccer Club Is Official, Panatha USA Philadelphia
January 22, 2013 – Villanova, PA – Pete Kotsiakis, born in Philadelphia and raised in Upper Darby’s historic Greek neighborhood, has spent his life playing soccer and passionately following Panathinaikos, his favorite Greek club. That lifelong…
