in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Join The Feast, Support A Cause: Final Day Of “OPA! A Taste of Greece” Festival
Elkins Park, PA – “We’ve been coming here for years. The food is always great, and there’s such a wonderful feeling of community and music. You can’t beat the OPA! Festival,” said one attendee at this…
Savor The Taste Of Greece: Opa! Food Festival Comes To Elkins Park
The Annunciation/Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park, PA, is hosting “OPA! Taste of Greece” on May 19-20, featuring a beer garden and a variety of traditional Greek dishes and pastries. The event will take place…
Greek Diners & Restaurants – The Start Of The American Dream
In this documentary film, “Greek Diners & Restaurants, The Start of The American Dream,” viewers are guided through the rich history and cultural significance of Greek-owned diners in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. From the earliest years…
Empowering the Future of Hellenic Youth: The Hellenic Hearts Filodoxia Scholar Program
The Hellenic Hearts Filodoxia Scholar Program is a transformative initiative designed to provide Hellenic youth with the financial support, mentorship, and resources necessary to excel academically and professionally. This program not only invests in the future…
Saint Demetrios Greek Language School Benefit Golf Outing: A Day of Fun and Support for a Cherished Institution
The Saint Demetrios Greek Language School Benefit Golf Outing is a spectacular event designed to bring together community members, church parishioners, and sponsors for a day of golf, food, drinks, and fun. This fundraising initiative aims…
Kast Distributors Food Show Features the Latest Ideas and Products
On Tuesday, Kast Distributors hosted their Annual Food Show 2023 at Live! Casino in Philadelphia. The event featured more than 120 vendors. Food industry professionals and visitors were treated to the latest products, ideas, and deals.…
Holy and Great Saturday: Midnight Service of the Resurrection at Evangelismos
In Northeast Philadelphia lies a sanctuary of faith and devotion: the Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church. This church is renowned for its captivating and spiritually uplifting celebration of the Resurrection Service on Holy and Great…
Holy And Great Friday: Orthros Of Holy Saturday At St. Thomas
The Greek Orthodox tradition holds the Orthros of Holy Saturday (Epitaphios) service highly regarded for its significance. This year, the service at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ, was presided over by His…
St. Thomas Fundraiser Golf Open Tournament: Tee Off for a Cause
The St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church is proud to announce its much-awaited STGOC Golf Open on Monday, April 24, 2023. This spectacular event will be held at the magnificent Pennsauken Country Club and aims to raise…
Holy and Great Thursday at Evangelismos: Service of the Twelve Passion Gospels
On Holy and Great Thursday, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates a significant event in its observance of Holy Week. This solemn day marks the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with His disciples, the institution of the…
Contemplating The Bridegroom Matins Service At St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, PA, sponsored this live stream, capturing the emotionally stirring Bridegroom Matins Service held on the previous Holy Wednesday. This remarkable service inspired the faithful to focus on two…
Welcoming His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros to St. George
On April 10, 2023, St. George Greek Orthodox of Media, PA, welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for his first visit to their parish. This special event occurred at 6:00 pm during the sacred Bridegroom…
