in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Greek Independence Day Proclamation 2023: Celebrating the National Day of Greek and American Democracy
Washington, DC – President Biden has issued a proclamation declaring March 25, 2023, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy. In his message, the President pays tribute to the…
As it happens: The Celebration of the Feast of the Veneration of the Holy Cross at Evangelismos
Watch live the celebration of the Feast of the Veneration of the Holy Cross at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia. The Divine Liturgy is streamed live in the presence of His Grace Bishop Apostolos of…
Hellenic Hearts To Host Annual Gala 2023
Hellenic Hearts is hosting its annual Gala at the Ellis Preserve on Sunday, June 4, 2023. The event will benefit The Filodoxia Scholar Program, Emergency Financial Aid, Hellenic College Holy Cross, the National Hellenic Society, and…
2023-2024 University And College Scholarships Announced By The Hellenic University Club Of Philadelphia
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia has recently revealed the availability of undergraduate scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. These scholarships are open to students of Greek descent or declared majors in Greek Studies. If you…
A Historical Exhibition of Greek American Diners & Restaurants in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – The Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia took us on a nostalgic journey through the history of Greek Diners and Restaurants in the Delaware Valley on Saturday. Black and white and color museum-quality…
St. Thomas Seniors Pay Homage To St. Nicholas Shrine
New York, NY – A spring excursion sponsored by the senior citizens of St. Thomas Orthodox Church of Cherry Hill, NJ, visited New York on March 11, 2023, with the express destination to pay homage at…
Kast Distributors Food Show at Live! Casino Philadelphia
Are you a food industry professional looking for the latest products, ideas, and deals? Then mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 18, 2023, because Kast Distributors will host their Annual Food Show 2023 at Live! Casino…
Philadelphia Pan Icarian Dance – Ikaros Soars Into The Night
On Saturday, February 25, 2023, the Philadelphia Chapter, “Atheras,” hosted the last and by far the largest dance on the East Coast before lent. Held in the Danielle Kousoulis Center Hall of Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox…
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…
