in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Holy Trinity Of Wilmington, My Big Fat Greek Festival!
Yup! Uhu! It’s the biggest Greek Festival of the year in the Delaware Valley. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church of Wilmington, Delaware is known for the big one. With drive by pickups, week-long live music and…
Drexel University Honors Dr. George Tsetsekos
On June 5th, 2012, Drexel University honored Dr. George P. Tsetsekos, Dean of the LeBow College of Business, in a heartfelt farewell ceremony. Colleagues, friends, and family gathered at the Behrakis Grand Hall to pay tribute…
Celebration 23 Years, Drexel Honors Dr. George Tsetsekos
June 5, 2012 – Drexel University honored Dr. George P. Tsetsekos, Dean of the LeBow College of Business, with a farewell ceremony held last week at the Behrakis Grand Hall. Colleagues, friends, and family gathered to…
Poland – Greece, Euro Cup At Savas, Drexel University
With summer in full swing, the European Soccer Cup has taken center stage for Greeks and soccer fans alike. In Round 1 this past week, Greece faced Poland. Cosmos Philly joined the community at Savas Brick…
Honorees Recognized, Archdiocese Awards 2012
The annual Metropolitan Evangelos Ambassador Awards were held this last Sunday afternoon. Hosted at the WaterWorks Restaurant adjacent to the Philadelphia museum, hundreds gathered for the 3rd year in a row for a reception honoring those…
Metropolitan Evangelos Ambassador Awards Banquet
The annual Metropolitan Evangelos Ambassador Awards took place this past Sunday afternoon at the Water Works Restaurant, next to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Now in its third year, the event drew hundreds of guests for…
Food Festival Aroma, St. George’s Greek Festival
If you were strolling around in old city Philadelphia it would have been best to let your nose lead you. This way, you would have probably ended up at St. Georges Greek Festival on 8th street.…
Souvlaki And Gyro Amore! St. George’s Greek Festival
Philadelphia, PA – St. George Cathedral Festival Serves Up Warmth, Flavor, and Community Warm and welcoming—those are the words that come to mind at the annual St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Festival in downtown Philadelphia. Nestled…
Mykonos Port Of Call, St. Sophia’s Greek Festival – Photo Gallery
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church in Valley Forge Pennsylvania hosted it’s annual Greek Festival this past weekend. Boats, windmills and white tents made for a Greek Island theme. Games and rides were also part of the…
Mykonos Blows Into Town, St. Sophia’s Greek Festival
White Tents and Windmills covered the grounds of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church in Valley Forge Pennsylvania this past weekend. The theme continues to be the island of Mykonos. An outdoor taverna with local Greeks and…
66th Pan-Macedonian Convention – Unforgettable! Pt. 2 Of 2
Last week in Philadelphia, the Pan Macedonian 66th National Convention took place. Hosted by the Pan Macedonian Society of Greater Philadelphia, (local chapters Pavlos Melas, Amalia and Youth of Alexander the Great) pulled out all the…
66th Pan-macedonian Convention Comes To Old Philadelphia – Part 2
May 26th 2012. The 66th annual Pan Macedonian Convention arrived in Philadelphia last week. The 4 day event centered in Old city, was hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Pan Macedonian Society, Pavlos Melas, Amalia and Youth…
