in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
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…
PGBL: Grizzlies Make it II in a Row!
Mr. PGBL’s CORNER Grizzlies 50 vs. Spurs 45 Well, well, well..would you look what we have here. A winning streak for the Grizzlies. It makes me happy to see this team pulling out wins because they’re…
Pontian And Macedonian 1st Social Youth Gathering
Upper Darby, PA – “The Macedonian Youth of Alexander the Great” and the Pontian “Akritai” Youth of Philadelphia held an informal social affair this past week at the Pontian Leski in Upper Darby. Young people from…
PGBL: A winning streak for the Grizzlies
Grizzlies 50 vs. Spurs 45 Well, well, well… would you look what we have here. A winning streak for the Grizzlies. It makes me happy to see this team pulling out wins because they’re effort has…
Akritai Pontian Youth Dance
The “Akritai” of Philadelphia, will be hosting a dance on February 16th, 2013 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. The dance will benefit the Youth of the Pontian Club house. For more information and reservations about…
Meet The President And First Lady! Panathausa Philadelphia
Pete Kotsiakis, born in Philadelphia and raised in Upper Darby, the city’s old Greek neighborhood, has had a life-long interest in playing soccer and passionately following Panathinaikos, his favorite Greek soccer club. His devotion to Panathinaikos…
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…
