in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Remembering Our Greek-American Veterans
Upper Darby, PA – On Monday, May 28th, 2012, Memorial day heated up early but the Veterans of VFW Post 6633 “Eleftheria” showed again. Year after year the time-honored tradition continues. Many Veterans and families showed…
Greek-American Veterans Honor Continues
Upper Darby, PA – Greek-American veterans gathered at Fernwood Cemetery for Memorial Day services. Father Nectarios of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church led the ceremony, honoring the members of VFW Post 6633 — the only Greek-American…
Record Crowd’s Continue At St. Anthony’s Greek Festival
St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Church of Vineland NJ held it’s 32nd annual Greek Festival this past week. Arguably some of the best Greek food being served at any festival. Cosmos Philly agreed. More than 90% of…
St. Anthony’s Greek Festival Flies High
Into the hills of Vineland New Jersey, beautiful, St. Anthony’s church, sits on 11 acres of land. Here at the 32nd annual festival, the community puts out some of the best homemade Greek food in the…
Bagpipes Sound Off St. Lukes Golf Classic
Golf is a game invented by the Scots. That’s right, the Scotts. The origins of golf are unclear and much debated. However, it is generally accepted that modern golf evolved in Scotland during the Middle Ages.…
St. Lukes Greek Golf Classic And Scottish Sounds
St. Luke Greek Orthodox church held it’s annual golf classic for the 26th year. The popular event was held at Fieldstone Golf Club in Northern Delaware’s rolling hills. Some 20 teams from around the community participated…
Ernest Angelos, WW II Veteran Honored
Ernest Angelos of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania was honored this past Sunday (May 19th) at the “Walk for the Wounded” event in Rose Tree Park, Rose Tree Pennsylvania. This event, now in it’s fifth year saw thousands…
Walk For The Wounded Recognizes Ernest Angelos
Ernest Angelos of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, was honored this past Sunday, May 19, at the Walk for the Wounded event in Rose Tree Park, Rose Tree, Pennsylvania. Now in its fifth year, the event drew thousands…
Pontian Day Of Remembrance
Every year they gather to remember. This year, like others, the Pontian community of Philadelphia congregated again in front of the Eagle headed monolith to mark their day of remembrance, May 19. Following church service at…
“Akritai” And Community Gather For Genocide Service
On May 20th, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church in Upper Darby, members of the Greek community and those of the Pontian club house, “Akritai” gathered for a memorial service in honor of their homeland and…
St. Demetrios Greek Festival Sets Record – Part 2
Upper Darby, PA – Many smiling faces and memorable moments were on full display at the annual St. Demetrios Greek Festival in Upper Darby this past weekend. Just outside of West Philadelphia, the church grounds were…
St. Demetrios Greek Festival Sets Record – Part 1
Upper Darby, PA – May marks the start of Greek festival season across the Delaware Valley—and for four days this past weekend (May 17–20), St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby welcomed the community with…
