in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
St. Irene Philoptochos Pizza And Movie Night
Cherry Hill, NJ – The St. Irene Philoptochos Society of St. Thomas Orthodox Church sponsored an event with the showing of the deeply moving film “Risen” at the Danielle Kousoulis cultural center on Friday evening, February…
Tsipourovrathia Night Returns To St. Demetrios
Upper Darby, PA – The fourteenth annual Tsipourovrathia sponsored by The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” returned and celebrated the tradition again at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby on Saturday night. The…
The Nafpaktians Celebrate “Tsiknopempti”
Berlin, NJ – Once again, the Nafpaktian Society held its annual “Tsiknopempti” (Τσικνοπέμπτη = Smokey Thursday) party at Lucien’s Manor. This is the traditional Greek feast where roast meat is served in abundance. Tsiknopempti was established…
Philadelphia Federation Parade 2023
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley announced its 2023 Greek Independence Celebrations earlier this week. On Friday, March 31, 2023, the celebrations for the weekend will commence at 2:00 PM…
Greek Independence Celebration Flag Raising Ceremony
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley cordially extends an invitation to all individuals to attend the annual Greek Flag Raising Ceremony, which will take place on Friday, March 31,…
Greek Diners and Restaurants – The Start of the American Dream
Annual Photo Tour: Greek Diners and Restaurants – The Start of the American Dream. The Photo Tour is a multimedia event that features the history of our Greek-American community in the Delaware Valley. With historical photographs,…
Federation Αnnounces 2023 Greek Independence Celebrations
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley announced its 2023 Greek Independence Celebrations earlier this week. On Friday, March 31, 2023, the celebrations for the weekend will commence at 2:00 PM…
The Nafpaktian Society Presents Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday)
The Nafpaktian Society annual dance is back. Join them for an evening of live music, an open, and plenty of food and drinks. The event will be hosted at Lucien’s Manor, Berlin, NJ, on February 16,…
GOYA Basketball: St. Luke (Girls) at St. George (Boys) Take Home 2023 championships
Upper Darby, PA – GOYA basketball in the Delaware Valley saw two overtime championship thrillers at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church today. The St. Luke Girls and St. George (boys) took home the hard-earned crowns for…
Pan Icarian Brotherhood Of Philadelphia Annual Dance 2023
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” Atheras Chapter invites you to their annual dinner dance this February 25, 2023, at the Danielle Kousoulis Center, Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. This is an…
Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley New Year & Vasilopita Meeting
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley kicked off the New Year with their annual Vasilopita meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. The yearly tradition has continued to be held…
Hellenic Medical Society Hosts Annual Vasilopita Cutting New Year Event
Philadelphia, PA – The Hellenic Medical Society hosted its annual Vasilopita cutting on Friday at the Arts Ballroom. Dr. Elias Iliadis was the MC of the evening, and Father George Liacopulos conducted the service. In attendance…
