in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Honoring Legacy and Tradition: Eleftheria VFW Post 6633’s Memorial Day Ceremony
Lansdowne, PA – On Memorial Day, members, families, and friends of Eleftheria Chapter 6633 gathered in tribute outside their longtime meeting hall. The scene felt familiar, shaped by years of tradition and shared purpose. At the…
A Weekend Of Greek Flavor, Music, And Tradition In Upper Darby
This past weekend, the heart of Upper Darby pulsed with the sights, sounds, and tastes of Greece as St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church opened its doors for the annual Upper Darby Greek Festival. For many, it…
Odyssey Charter School Welcomes Greek Ambassador And Consul In A Milestone Visit
Wilmington, DE – Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington, Delaware, marked an important visit this week as it hosted Ekaterini Nassika, Ambassador of Greece to the United States, and Michael Skopelitis, Greek Consul in Washington, DC. The…
Opa! Festival Brings Greek Food, Music, And Culture To Elkins Park
The OPA! Festival is in full swing this weekend at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park, offering a vibrant celebration of Greek food, music, and community. The festival runs through Sunday at 7921 Old…
AHEPA Thermopylae Chapter 445 Hosts 48th Annual Pan Hellenic Track Meet
The longest-running Greek American track meet in the U.S. returned to Marple Newtown this past weekend, bringing together youth athletes, families, and volunteers for a day of sports and community participation. Marple Newtown, PA – AHEPA…
Saint Thomas Celebrates Antipascha
On Saturday night, during vespers for the patron saint of the church, every priest from the local Delaware Valley churches of the Metropolis of New Jersey participated in the service, presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan…
KAST Food Show Highlights Culinary Innovation in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – The 2025 KAST Food Show transformed Live! Casino into a dynamic gathering for food professionals from across the country and beyond. Hosted by KAST Distributors, a leading regional food distributor in the Mid-Atlantic,…
Saint Thomas Weekend Celebration Begins with Vespers Service
On Saturday evening, parishioners of Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church gathered for the Vespers Service that marked the beginning of the Saint Thomas Weekend. Fr. Avgoustinos, together with the Parish Council, led the service, which unfolded…
Live Now: Saint Thomas Nameday Celebrations In Cherry Hill
This Sunday, April 27, Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, continues its weekend celebrations with the Orthros and Divine Liturgy for the parish’s nameday, celebrated on Κυριακή του Θωμά. Fr. Avgoustinos and…
Epitaphios Service Draws Faithful To St. Thomas In Cherry Hill
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey on Holy Friday, where he presided over the Epitaphios service at 7:00 P.M. The church was filled with parishioners and…
A Look Back at the Greek Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia
Earlier this month, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was awash in blue and white as Philadelphia’s Greek-American community gathered for the annual Greek Independence Day Parade. The celebration brought together local churches, schools, and cultural organizations, whose…
A Night to Remember: The Resurrection Service at Evangelismos of Theotokos
On Holy Saturday evening, the community gathered at Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia for one of the most cherished services of the Orthodox calendar — the celebration of the Resurrection. Beginning at 11:00…
