in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Epiphany Celebrations On Delaware River And Revival At St. Sophia
Did you know there’s a long tradition of celebrating Epiphany on the Delaware River in Philadelphia? It all started back in 1965 when a cross was ceremonially thrown into the waters with a ribbon attached for…
Festive Unveiling: A Evening with the Federation
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia hosted a festive Christmas dinner where they announced the 2024 Greek Independence honorees and shared plans for upcoming events like the annual Vasilopita meeting on January 11th.
Odyssey Charter School Triumphs With $500,000 Yass Prize In National Education Innovation Competition
Odyssey Charter School wins $500,000 Yass Prize for Education Innovation, standing out among 2,700 applicants. The award supports the school’s mission of transformative, tuition-free education. The Yass Prize, in partnership with the Center for Education Reform…
Celebrating Community Commitment: Metropolitan Apostolos Presides Over 13th Annual Ambassador Awards
His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos presided over the 13th Annual Ambassador Awards Banquet on December 10th, 2023. This celebratory event gathered over 400 faithful Orthodox Christians from the Delaware Valley Region of New Jersey. It honored the…
A Stirring Celebration Of Heritage And Hope: AHEPA Chapter 445 Welcomes Next Generation Into The Sons Of Pericles
AHEPA Chapter 445 conducted a meaningful initiation welcoming local Greek youth into the Sons of Pericles fellowship to carry on cherished Hellenic heritage. Distinguished AHEPA members presided over the ceremony at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church,…
Enchanting Rhythms: Pontian Society ‘Akritai’ Hosts Spectacular Annual Dance Event
Enchanting rhythms and vibrant cultural celebrations were at the center stage of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, PA, last Saturday. The Pontian Society “Akritai” of Philadelphia proudly presented their annual dance, which offered…
St. Demetrios Introduces “Golden Ticket” Kids Bid And Buy Event To Support Greek School
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios proudly hosted its inaugural kids’ bid-and-buy event, Golden Ticket, on a Sunday afternoon. Embracing a Willy Wonka theme, the colorful affair aimed to raise funds for the Greek School of…
35th Annual Fifth District AHEPA Cancer Research Foundation Celebration
Edison, NJ – The Fifth District AHEPA Cancer Research Foundation hosted its 35th Annual Fall Gala on Saturday evening. AHEPANS and friends from around the country attended the fundraiser that continues raising cancer research funds. Three…
Celebrating Greek Traditions: A Night of Music, Dance, and Culture at the Nafpaktian Dance
This past Saturday night, on November 11, 2023, the Nafpaktian Society hosted its annual Nafpaktian Dance at The Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ. The lively event was a vibrant celebration of traditional Greek culture, featuring live bouzouki…
Pontian “Akritai” Of Philadelphia 84th Annual Dance
The Pontian Society “Akritai” of Philadelphia cordially invites you to their 84th annual dance on Saturday, November 25th, 2023. The event will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby at 7:00 p.m.…
Celebrating a Lifetime of Service: St. Demetrios Church Honors Father Steven Vlahos
North Wildwood, NJ – In a heartfelt celebration, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in North Wildwood, New Jersey, paid tribute to the remarkable quarter-century ministry of Father Steven Vlahos on Saturday, November 4. The occasion, set…
A Remarkable Evening Unites Faith and Community for Global Change
Deptford, NJ – On October 29, 2023, a remarkable event artfully blended faith and community. The 12th Anniversary Event was co-hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Committee and the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). This gathering invited…
