in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
St. George Cathedral Honors Victims of Sandy Hook with Memorial Service
Philadelphia, PA – This past Sunday, St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia held a special memorial service in remembrance of the lives lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Father Costa led the…
Remembering The Patron Saint Of Ioannina, “St. George”
The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia, “Omonia”, sponsored a Vasilopita (New years bread) cutting as they do every year. The patron saint of Ioannina in Epirus, Greece, “St. George of Ioannina”, was also recognized.
Epirotes Cut Vasilopita, Celebrate St. George Of Ioannina
January 20 2013, Philadelphia, PA. – St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral commemorated the Sandy Hook school victims during church services this past Sunday. A moment of silence was observed while Father Costa read the names of the…
Dancing The Night Away, St. Thomas Greek School
January 19, 2013 – Cherry Hill, NJThe students of St. Thomas Greek School took center stage Saturday evening, proudly showcasing their Greek dancing skills to a capacity crowd in the church gymnasium. From kindergarten through 6th…
Photo Op For Beaming Greek School Parents
Cherry Hill, NJ – Celebrating another year of dance and education is a tradition at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill New Jersey. More than 450 family members came out to dinner this past…
PGBL – Grizzlies Win!
Mr. PGBL’s Corner Grizzlies 56 vs. Mavs 45 YES you did read that correctly. The Grizz win! I predicted it early in the season, and it finally has happened. The Grizzlies just needed us to “bear”…
PGBL – The Clutch Factor
Vas Rousseas is clutch again in a comeback win over the Terps (GAME#2) MR. PGBL’S CORNER (PHILLYGREEKBALL.COM) Arseniko 50 vs. Sixers 43 Arseniko is a team of young, scrappy players who give their all every game.…
Drexel University Hellenic Student Association Vasilopita Dinner
Philadelphia, PA – On Tuesday evening this past, the Drexel University Student Association hosted their annual “New Year” meeting and cut the Vasilopita. This annual tradition has started in 2006 with then-President Constantine Papadakis.
GOYA Basketball League: Who’s Going To The Playoffs?
January 13, 2013 – Upper Darby, PAWith the regular season nearing its close, teams across the Delaware Valley GOYA basketball league stepped up their game this past Sunday in a final push for playoff positioning. Games…
GOYA Basketball League Heats Up
January 13, 2013 – Upper Darby, PAAs the Greek Orthodox basketball season nears its conclusion, teams across the Delaware Valley are entering the final week of regular season play. This past Sunday, games were hosted at…
A Shining Moment, Philadelphia Greek Community Makes History
Upper Darby, PA -This past Saturday evening, under the auspices of His Eminence, Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey, The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater Philadelphia hosted a fundraiser/dance to aid the survivors of Hurricane Sandy.…
Philadelphia Greek Community Aids Hurricane Sandy Survivors
Upper Darby, PA – It will likely be remembered as one of the most memorable days in history for the Greek American community of Philadelphia. It certainly will be for the year 2013. On this day,…
