in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
New Philly Panathinaikos Fan Club To Start
Cosmos Philly’s Costas Xinos sat down and spoke with Associate Professor Alexander Kitroeff of Haverford College who discussed his book, “Greece, Europe and Panathinaikos, 100 Years of history” (greekworks.com), the new soccer fan club and the…
PGBL – All Rise, Hail The Revolution!
Revolution 81 vs. Kings 69 With or without Vasili Nasis, the Revolution is the top team in the league. What makes them so good? Offense. Pete Kada is a silent killer. King Kada scored 33 points…
PGBL – Revolution Revs. Up While Cooling Off
Revolution 81 vs. Kings 69 With or without Vasili Nasis, the Revolution is the top team in the league. What makes them so good? Offense. Pete Kada is a silent killer. King Kada scored 33 points…
Gala Dinner Brings Support and Momentum to St. George Cathedral Restoration
The Greek Orthodox community came out this past weekend in full force to support the restoration efforts of the mother parish, St. George Greek Orthodox cathedral of Philadelphia. A Gala dinner-dance event was hosted to raise…
First Place Face Off, Week 8 DVGBL
November 26, 2012 – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Upper Darby, PA – The battle for first place in the Greek Orthodox Girls and Boys Basketball League took place this past weekend, as Evangelismos Church of…
Goyans Battle For The League Lead
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Upper Darby, PA – November 26, 2012The battle for first place in the Greek Orthodox Youth Basketball League took center stage as Evangelismos of Bustleton Avenue (Philadelphia) faced off against Holy…
Pontian Dance Features Gavrilidis Of Kilkis
Upper Darby, PA. November 24, 2012. The Pontian “Akritai” celebrated their 73rd annual dance this past weekend. Not many Greek organizations can use that figure when remarking on their historical time frame of existence; especially today…
Akritai: 73 Years Later Their Dance Is Local And International
Upper Darby, PA – The Pontian “Akritai” celebrated their 73rd annual dance this past weekend. Not many Greek organizations can use that figure when remarking on their historical time frame of existence; especially today in Philadelphia.…
Modern Greek In Our Public Schools?
November 16, 2012 – Academic members of the Greek-American community gathered last week at Estia Restaurant in Philadelphia to discuss the future of Modern Greek as part of school curricula in the United States. Using the…
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church Nearing A Half Century
Cherry Hill, NJ – St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church marked a special milestone this past weekend, celebrating 45 years as a parish with a festive dinner dance at the Danielle Kousoulis Community Center. The evening brought…
Philadelphia’s Pontian Society Celebrating Its 73rd Dance
The Pontian Society Akritai of Philadelphia (Upper Darby) will host their 73rd annual dance at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. This year promises to be even bigger and better than last year with…
45 Years Later, St. Thomas Celebrates As A Community Leader
Cherry Hill, NJ – Celebrating its 45th year as a Greek Orthodox parish, members gathered for a dinner dance at the church hall, Danielle Kousoulis community center. St. Thomas covers three counties where it draws churches…
