in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
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…
Hellenic University Club Awards $33,000 In Scholarships
Each year in late spring, the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia awards scholarships to it’s brightest and hard working students in the Delaware Valley. Last week at the Hilton hotel in Philadelphia, they gathered to again…
Hellenic University Club Scholarships
Philadelphia, PA – The Annual Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Scholarship Awards for the Academic Year 2012-2013 were held last week at the Hilton Hotel. Undergraduate and graduate scholarships were awarded to members of the community…
Pontian Youth Festival In Canton Ohio
By Thomas MantzakidesPhotos by Thomas Mantzakides and John Anastasiadis Canton, OH – For the 2nd consecutive year, Pontian Greek youth from across North America gathered to celebrate their ancestral culture and folk customs on Father’s Day…
