in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
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…
AHEPA Chapter 69 Camden Hosts 3rd Annual Golf Tourney
June 22, 2012. Mt. Laurel, NJ – More than 3000.00 dollars in scholarships was raised last week by AHEPA chapter, 69, Camden, at it’s annual golf outing at Rambler country club in south Jersey. Once again,…
AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 Golf Outting
Mt. Laurel, NJ – More than 3000.00 dollars in scholarships was raised last week by AHEPA chapter, 69,Camden, at it’s annual golf outing at Rambler country club in south Jersey. Once again, district 5 proves to…
Erin Cynthia And Leah Anna Schweich Baptism
It was twice as nice on June 9th at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia. Erin Cynthia Schweich and Leah Anna Schweich, twins were baptized into the Greek Orthodox community of the Greater Philadelphia area.…
Twice As Nice, Erin Cynthia And Leah Anna Schweich Baptism
It was a double celebration on June 9 at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia, where twins Erin Cynthia Schweich and Leah Anna Schweich were baptized into the Greek Orthodox community of the Greater Philadelphia…
AHEPA Chapter 445, Thermopylae, Year End Elections
On June 19, 2012, AHEPA Chapter 445 closed out the year with a final meeting and elections at Generations Restaurant in Media, PA. More than 30 members attended. Discussions centered on how to preserve the future…
