in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Philadelphia’s Hellenic Federation Prepares For Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert
Last night in Pennsauken, New Jersey, at the Pan-Icarian house, the Philadelphia Hellenic Federation meeting took place. A full cast of members from across the community, representing many of its organizations, gathered for the new year.…
St. Sophia, Epiphany Day Tradition And Goodwill – Photo Gallery
Valley Forge, PA – For the second year in a row, the parishioners of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church gathered to celebrate Epiphany day along the shores of the Schuylkill River in suburban Philadelphia. Following church…
Celebrating Epiphany Day At St. Sophia
Valley Forge, PA – The congregation of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church gathered to celebrate Epiphany with the blessing of the waters. Following church services this afternoon, the members drove a few minutes away to the…
PGBL – Kings Rule The Day
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…
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…
