in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Charm And Tradition, Evangelismos Greek Festival
A charming and heartfelt celebration of Greek culture unfolded last week on the grounds of Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church on Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. The parish hosted its annual Greek Festival, drawing crowds with the…
Authenticity! Evangelismos Greek Festival
If you’re looking for authenticity, you’ll find it at the Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church Festival on Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. Known for its homemade Greek food prepared entirely by parishioners, this annual event is a…
Reverend Prokopios G. Nikas
June 15, 2012 – This morning, Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Northeast Philadelphia hosted the funeral service for Reverend Father Prokopios G. Nikas. Family, friends, and fellow members of the Greek Orthodox clergy gathered to honor…
In Memory Of Reverend Father Prokopios G. Nikas
This morning in Northeast Philadelphia, at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, funeral services for Reverend Father Prokopios G. Nikas took place. Family members, friends and the members of the Greek Orthodox Clergy came together to bid farewell.
Holy Trinity’s Big Fat Greek Festival
Five days with the Greek band Atlantis of Philadelphia, lines around the block and record crowds; that’s what you saw if you attended Holy Trinity of Wilmington’s Greek Festival. Just when you thought you couldn’t have…
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.…
