in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
GAHSP: 2020 Photo Tour, “Greek Diners And Restaurants – The Start Of The American Dream”
Mention the word diner, and most people immediately think of Greeks. What was it that turned simple folk that arrived in America from the villages, towns, and cities of Greece into some of the most successful…
Pan-Icarian Brotherhood Of America “icaros” Dance Will Feature Thalassa Entertainment
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” Atheras Chapter invites you to their annual dinner dance this February 29, 2020, at the Danielle Kousoulis Center, at Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. Every year,…
The Three Hierarchs And Greek Letters Day At St. Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – On Sunday, St.Thomas Greek Orthodox Church played host to this year’s annual event, the Three Hierarchs, and Greek Letters Day. Parishes from across the Delaware Valley participated at the yearly event that…
Tsipourovrathia: The 14th Annual Night Of Glendi
The fourteenth annual Tsipourovrathia is nearing. The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” will celebrate this tradition again at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, on February 22, 2020. The entire Greek community from…
Philly Churches Take Gold And Silver At Annapolis Folk Dance Festival
It was a strong showing for the two Philadelphia-area churches participating in the Metropolis’ 28 annual Hellenic Folk Dance Festival (FDF) in Annapolis Maryland from January 17-19, 2020. St. Luke’s GOYA Olympian’s group took second place…
Starting Young: The Importance of Service, Dean Kotsakis becomes Spokesperson on MLK Day
Cinnaminson, NJ – The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday marked the 25th anniversary of the Day of Service that celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. One young Greek American, 8 yr. old boy Constantine…
St. Anthony Hosts 46th Annual Name Day Dance
Vineland, NJ – St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Church hosted its 46th Annual Name Day Dance on Saturday evening. Parish members and the local community came out to celebrate the patron saint Agios Antonios – the name…
Youth, Spirit, And Community, 76ers Greek Heritage Night
Philadelphia, PA – Yesterday’s Greek Heritage Night at the Wells Fargo Center brought in the New Year and the Greek community with a roar. The first big event of 2020 ushered in more than 300 hundred…
GOYA Basketball: St. Thomas Girls & St. George Boys Crowned Champs 2019-2020
Wilmington, DE – The St. Demetrios and St. George boys teams exchanged three-point buckets to start off the GOYA championship contest last night. For a brief moment, it appeared St. Demetrios would make a game of…
Philadelphia Federation Cuts Vasilopita And Announces Greek Independence Day Parade 2020
Pennsauken, NJ – The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley hosted its annual Vasilopita cutting at the Ikarian House on Tuesday, January 7. The evening was highlighted by the announcement of…
GOYA Basketball: A Trinity Trifecta, A Flu Bug Forfeit, And A First-ever Title Mark The Day; Plus, Final Four Predictions And Previews
It was an action-packed Saturday night in St. Thomas, as three games were scheduled to decide who would punch their tickets to final four weekend, and in another, to decide the first-ever Junior Varsity Champion in…
11th Anniversary of Epiphany Day for St. Sophia
Jeffersonville – Valley Forge, PA – The banks of the Schuylkill River attracted parishioners from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church yesterday. It was the 11th anniversary of Epiphany Day services along just down the road from…
