in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Panagia Soumela Holds Service And Festival – Part 1
The Holy Institution of Panagia Soumela, in West Milford, NJ celebrated its 6th year this past weekend with a Greek Festival and religious services. Church services recognizing the Feast of the Dormition or Falling asleep of…
St. Demetrios Holds Dormition Of Theotokos Service
The Greek community of St. Demetrios in Upper Darby gathered this week for an evening liturgy marking the final day of preparation for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. Father Nektarios led the service,…
Feast Of The Dormition At St. Demetrios
The Greek Orthodox community of St. Demetrios in Upper Darby gathered this week for a deeply moving liturgy marking the final evening of preparation for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. Father Nectarios led…
St. Sophia Fall Grecian Festival
It’s the annual St. Sophia Fall Grecian Festival. With summer winding down, everyone’s returning home from the shore. Too tired or to hot to cook? Let the folks of St. Sophia’s prepare you a traditional Greek…
St. Demetrios Gets New Doors
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby is undergoing a significant renovation, as the front facade of the church is being replaced nearly 47 years after it was first built. The…
St. Demetrios Gets A Facelift
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby is undergoing a major renovation, as work begins on replacing the church’s front facade—nearly 47 years after the building was first erected. The project…
Holy Institute To Celebrate 29th Annual Pilgrimage And Festival
Celebrating its 29th year, the Holy Institution of Panagia Soumela in West Milford, NJ will host it’s annual August 15th festival/liturgy service, recognizing the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. Although this annual event is recognized and…
14th Pontian Youth Meeting
Members of various Pontian Associations across Greece and the whole world, took part at the 14th Pontian Youth Meeting, which took place from July 19-22 at the place of the Holy Pilgrimage at Panagia Soumela in…
Animated History Of The Olympic Games
This animation offers a concise and engaging history of the Olympic Games. It takes us from the nude athletes of ancient Greece — refreshingly free of corporate sponsors — to the budget-breaking spectacle of London 2012.…
Behind The Scenes With Nasty Gal’s Sophia Amoruso
“I’ve never seen someone work just for a salary,” says Amoruso. Entrepreneurial drive runs deep in her Greek-American family. Her grandfathers owned a motel and a piano shop. Her father sold mortgage loans, while her mother…
Happy Fourth Of July From Cosmos Philly
Fireworks at Upper Darbyh.s. Upper Darby township held its annual Sousa Concert and professional Fireworks Show . This is a view of the fireworks show from Beverly Blvd.
Red, White And Blue, Celebrating The 4th Of July
July 4th, 2012. More than 1000 members of the historic 119 yr old Lansdowne community (just outside west Philadelphia) marched in the annual Fourth of July parade. The parade route covered a 1 square mile route…
