in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Federation Salutes 200 Years Of Greek Independence
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Greater Philadelphia and Delaware Valley salutes and celebrates the 200 year anniversary of Greek Independence. Across the region, the Federation will be attending and hosting events in honor of…
International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2021, the Ladies Philoptochos Nausica of the Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation/Evangelismos in Philadelphia celebrates some of the most inspiring and influential Greek women of history. Some of…
St. Demetrios Hosts First Covid-19 Vaccination Drive
Upper Darby, PA – 520 people from southeastern Delaware County received their first Covid-19 vaccination shots on Friday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. “This all happened very quickly. We found out about it on Monday…
Support The Pontian Society Akritai Of Philadelphia
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic that continues, the Pontian Society Akritai of Philadelphia hosts a fundraiser via a Raffle drawing. Funds are raised each year to cover general expenses and taxes on the clubhouse via the…
AHEPA Kicks-off Greece’s Bicentennial Celebration
AHEPA started celebrating Greece’s Bicentennial in earnest over the weekend with a tribute to American philhellene, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe. By now, many know of the crucial role of Dr. Howe in the American assistance to…
Holy Trinity Welcomes Bishop Apostolos Of Medeia On His First Historic Visit
Wilmington, DE – Bishop Apostolos of Medeia was the special guest at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church yesterday for Sunday liturgy services. Parishioners filed in for the special day that brought together their new parish priest,…
Moving Forward, A New President At GAHSP
The Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia (“GAHSP”) hosted their annual election earlier this month. Many new faces were elected to the board and administration. Artemis “Tami” Demetris Tsingiropoulos took the reins, as the new president…
St. Demetrios Philoptochos Is Hosting An Easter Bazaar
The St. Demetrios Philoptochos is hosting an Easter Bazaar on March 6th, and 7th from 11 am till 3 pm. The two-day event will be hosted in the large hall of the community center. St. Demetrios…
Meet us on the dance floor: Getting to know Phil Voutsakis
Greek folk dance is a deep part of the Greek-American experience throughout the United States. The Podcast Syrtos hosted by Evan Euripidou and Maria Panayotou dives into this experience and explores the paths and passion of…
Bishop Apostolos Will Celebrate The Divine Liturgy At St. Thomas
Watch this Sunday live, February 14, as His Grace Bishop Apostolos will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ. The live coverage will begin at 9.30 am EST. Bishop…
St. George Cathedral Greek School Celebrates The Three Hierarchs
The students of the Greek School of Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia celebrated The feast day of The Three Hierarchs virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a message from the Greek…
Ambassador Pyatt: AHEPA Puts Our Shared Values into Practice
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey R. Pyatt detailed AHEPA’s extensive contribution to the US-Greece relationship at a “Conference on Cultural Diplomacy and Contribution of Diaspora” organized by AHEPA Hellas District 25 and Chapter HJ-25, Patras, January…
