in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Flavors From Greece At The St. Luke Greek Affair
Broomall, PA – The words “Greek Affair” are synonymous with one Greek festival, and it’s hosted at St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church. On a perfect fall Friday night, the grounds at this church were filled with…
This Date In History: Greek Fashion Designer James Galanos Is Born In Philly
On September 20, 1924, James Galanos was born in Philadelphia to Greek immigrant parents from Naousa. His mother, Helen Gorgoliatos, and his father, Gregory Galanos, a frustrated artist, ran a restaurant in southern New Jersey. It…
Orthodox Faithful Dive for the Cross
Asbury Park, NJ – The blessing of the waters and the subsequent Diving for the Cross by Orthodox youth took place on Sunday. Four different groups plunged into the Atlantic Ocean. Each winner was awarded a…
Authentic Greek Cuisine at the Evangelismos Greek Fall Festival
The Evangelismos Greek Fall Food Festival takes place in Northeast Philadelphia from September 27 through 29, 2019. It features authentic Greek cuisine like gyros, spinach pie, pastitsio, moussaka, and dolmades. Their food is all homemade by…
This Date In History: The Greek Billionaire’s Club Of 2013
September 16, 2013: Forbes magazine lists 6 Greek-American billionaires, including John Paul DeJoria, John Catsimatidis, Jim Davis, Michael Jaharis, Dean Mitropoulos, and George Argyros. The first issue of Forbes Magazine, an American business magazine, came out…
Greek Film Festival Coming To Philadelphia
The empowerment of women, the pitfalls of the digital age, the immigrant experience and everlasting romance are among the issues explored in the films that will be shown in the Philadelphia Greek Film Expo, October 11…
The St. Luke Greek Affair 2019
Opa! It’s time for the 2019 Greek Affair. The community of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church is proud to host this Philadelphia area tradition, celebrating its 42nd anniversary this year. It all starts Thursday, September 19th,…
Learn to Dance Greek at the St. Sophia’s Grecian Festival
Jeffersonville, PA – Do you know how to dance Greek? They do at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, where they’re hosting their annual Grecian Festival all weekend long. Under the tent or inside the church hall,…
This Date In History: A Banana Split – Greek Style
September 7, 1968: The Banana Splits Adventure Hour premiers on television. Greek-Canadian/American puppeteers, Sid Krofft, and Marty Krofft designed the costumes. Siblings, Sid (Cydus) Yolas and Marty (Moshopopoulos) Yolas, who later changed their names to Krofft,…
The 15th Annual Flemington Opa!
The 15th Annual Flemington Opa! Festival will be held September 6-8, 2019 at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church, Flemington. The festival is west Central Jersey’s big cultural family event, featuring food, shopping, fun, and entertainment. Since…
St. Sophia Ladies Philoptochos Raises Funds Through Auto Show
Jeffersonville, PA – Perfect blue skies and weather made it a delightful afternoon for car enthusiasts yesterday. The Ladies Philoptochos of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, sponsored their 2nd Annual Car Show which raised funds for…
A Final Farewell To Father Demetrios S. Katerlis
Philadelphia, PA – Yesterday afternoon, at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, his Eminence, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America gave a final farewell to Father Demetrios S. Katerlis during his funeral services. The Greek community, family members, and…
