in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Philly Greek Film Expo Launches At The International House
Philadelphia, PA – “With a name like Philadelphia, there should be a Greek Film festival here,” announced Jimmy DeMetro, Director of the Hellenic Film Society USA. Demetro and Andrea Tsipralis, Chair of the Philadelphia Greek Film…
Daughters Of Penelope Xanthus Chapter 149 Hosting Casino Night
The Daughters of Penelope, Xanthus Chapter #149 of Wilmington Delaware, are hosting the Casino Night Sponsorship, on Friday, October 25th, 2019. The event will take place at the Mendenhall Inn (Gold Ballroom) in Mendenhall, PA. The…
George Lambritsios Leads The Country In Punting
West Chester, PA – We knew local Greek-American George Lambritsios could kick a football, but we had no idea he could also punt. In fact, as of last week, he booted himself into national rankings as…
St. Thomas Hosts First Liturgy Service At Newly Renovated Church
Cherry Hill, NJ – “Now this place looks like a Byzantine Orthodox church,” said his Eminence, Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey. Metropolitan Evangelos hosted the first services at the newly renovated St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church…
Cypriots Host An Evening With Singer Michalis Violaris
Philadelphia, PA – The Cyprus Society of Greater Philadelphia hosted an evening with Michalis Violaris and Andrianna Kollia at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre in the center city. The Pancyprian Choir of New York accompanied them with…
Four Decades Of Memories, Delaware Valley GOYA Basketball League Kicks Off Its 40th Season
For forty years, GOYA basketball has been part of the rhythm of the Greek-American community in the Delaware Valley. Every season, players from parishes across the region come together on Sundays, not just to compete, but…
St. Thomas To Commemorate Feast Day And Newly Renovated Church
Cherry Hill, NJ – St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church opens its doors and invites everyone this weekend (October 5-6), to celebrate the newly renovated church and the Feast Day of St. Thomas. The Holy services will…
Danielle Kousoulis Memorial Cup, Never Forget
Williamstown, NJ – On Monday, the Danielle Kousoulis Memorial Cup was hosted for the 17th time now at Scotland Run Golf course. The annual event was created by the family of Danielle Kousoulis, who was lost…
Michalis Violaris Comes To Philadelphia
The Cyprus Society of Greater Philadelphia proudly presents Michalis Violaris in concert, Friday, October 4rth 2019 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. The Pancyprian Choir of NY will also be featured. A reception with Cypriot Mezedakia, catered…
Evangelismos Hosts Greek Food Lovers Delight
Philadelphia, PA – Trays of homemade Greek dishes were served all weekend long at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church on Bustleton Avenue. The annual fall food festival attracted Greek food fans from all over the region and…
St. George Greek Festival Pride, A Taste of Greece
Media, PA – Greek fall festival season has arrived. St. George Greek Orthodox Church kicked off the first one on Thursday. Parishioners and guests enjoyed a hot meal, music, and dancing last night at the annual…
St. Thomas Agora, The Largest Wine & Food Festival In The Delaware Valley
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Agora is back. It’s South Jersey’s salute to all things Greek. The big event will be hosted on the grounds of new St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church on October 10-13. Come…
