in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
PGBL – Warriors Are Back
Warriors 65 vs. Revolution 52 The defending champions looked extra focused tonight; maybe because desperate times call for desperate measures. Led in scoring by Aris Haritonidis with 20 points, Aris hit some big shots to crush…
AHEPA, A Tradition Of Giving
Drexel Hill, PA – The last Sunday in the year brought the Ahepa chapter members #445 (Thermopylae) together again one last time. The occasion was the annual recognition of the Scholarship recipients at a luncheon. In…
AHEPA Milestones, Scholarships And Past Members
December. 30, 2012. Ahepa Chapter #445 members, family, friends and award recipients(Thermopylae) gathered this past week for their annual lunch. The lunch recognized milestones, scholarship recipients and past members. George Maalouf(Pharm D), Ahepa member, was master…
Christmas Party For St. Thomas Seniors, Philoptochos And Kali Parea
Cherry Hill, NJ – Just days after Christmas, the Kali Parea, Ladies Philoptochos, and Senior Citizens of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church came together for an afternoon of celebration, music, and shared memories. More than 80…
Birth Of The Greek-American Soccer Teams
December 20, 2012 – Three Greek soccer teams are competing in the YSC Sports indoor league, which plays Thursday nights in King of Prussia. The Hellenic Football Club, United Football Club, and PAS Yiannina are among…
Akritai Celebrate Christmas In Traditional Style Pt. 2
Philadelphia Metropolitan area – The Pontian Club House “Akritai” celebrated the holiday season with a week long series of (Kalanta) traditional Christmas caroling and a Christmas party. This past week, the dance troupe and youth members…
Akritai Celebrate Christmas In Traditional Style Pt. 1
Philadelphia Metropolitan area – The Pontian Club House “Akritai” celebrated the holiday season with a week long series of (Kalanta) traditional Christmas caroling and a Christmas party. This past week, the dance troupe and youth members…
Pontian Akritai Christmas Weekend Continues To Grow
The Pontian chapter “Akritai” of Philadelphia celebrated the Christmas season with caroling around the Delaware Valley and a Christmas party at their club house this past weekend. On Friday evening, the Dance troupe members and their…
St. Sophia’s GOYA, The Message Is Giving
The message was simple: giving. At St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church, the GOYA youth group, under the direction of John Pogas, has embraced this idea and woven it into the heart of its activities. Every month,…
Support Greek Soccer, Panathinaikos Fan Club Of Philly
Villanova, PA – It may have been the most important message of last weeks Fan club meeting held at Nova Grill. We are here to support Panathinaikos soccer club and Greek soccer said Alexander Kitroeff, who…
Philly Panathinaikos Fans First Ever Meeting
December 18, 2012 – This past week, friends and fans of the Greek soccer team Panathinaikos gathered at Nova Grill in Villanova, PA. Smiling faces and shamrocks filled the room as hugs were exchanged and lively…
PGBL – Sixers Hold Off Warriors
MR PGBL’S CORNER Kings 72 vs. Grizzlies 45 The Kings are rolling, now winners of 4 of their last 5 games. One big reason is the improved offensive play of Bill Zonios(22pts), who had a slow…
