in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Let’s Dance at the St. Sophia Fall Grecian Festival
Valley Forge, PA – If you love to dance, then join the parishioners and folk dancers of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, at their annual Fall Grecian Festival this September 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th 2019.…
A Night With Stelios Dionisiou
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley proudly present, A Night With Stelios Dionisiou. The evening’s affair proceeds will benefit the Greek Independence Day Parade of 2020. The event will include…
This Date In History: A Greek For President
July 21, 1988: Massachusetts Governor, Michael S. Dukakis becomes first Greek-American to be nominated for the U.S. Office of the President. Born to Greek immigrant parents in 1933 in Massachusetts, Dukakis became the 65th Governor of…
Efrosini Kamariotis’ Graduation Party
Paoli, PA – On Saturday evening at the Great American Pub, Efrosini Kamariotis celebrated her high school graduation party. Proud parents Rania and Stavro, along with siblings Gianni and Vangeli hosted the fun night with Efrosinis.…
New Jersey Attorney Horiates Elected Supreme President In Chicago
Chicago, IL – The delegates of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA), elected George G. Horiates, Esq., of Moorestown, NJ, Supreme President at the 97th Annual Supreme Convention, Chicago. Horiates, 52, ran unopposed…
This Date In History: The Greek That Brought Auto Racing Into Our Homes
July 4, 1961: Greek-American, Chris Economaki, announces the running of the Firecracker 250 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway for ABC Sports. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1920, Christopher “Chris” Constantine Economaki, was enthralled with…
Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia Fall Kickoff Event
Join the Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia for its Fall Kickoff event on September 14, 2019. This meet and greet is a way to get to know more about the Society, find ways to get…
97th AHEPA National Convention To Take Place In Chicago
For the 97th time, thousands of members, delegates and friends of the American Hellenic Educational and Progressive Association (AHEPA) and its auxiliary organizations, will gather – this time in Chicago – to celebrate, deliberate and recognize…
Blue & White Pride at Evangelismos Greek Festival
Philadelphia, PA – Smiles were in abundance at the Evangelismos Greek Festival on Saturday. The church dance group is seen here posed for a photo following their performance under the big tent. Guests that attended were…
Sweets from the Sweet, Holy Trinity’s OPA Greek Festival
Egg Harbor, NJ – Thirty-Seven years is a long time to do anything. But the parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church have kept the faith and reached that milestone. In part, because of their determination.…
The Mammoth Of Greek Festivals Has Launched In Wilmington
Wilmington, DE– As far as Greek festivals go, Holy Trinity’s in Wilmington Delaware is colossal, and each year it seems to get bigger. This year, the parishioners added an extra day to the already big fat…
Hellenic Hearts Invitational Golf Tournament, Making Strides For The Future
Wayne, PA – Hellenic Hearts hosted its third annual golf tournament fundraiser yesterday. On a perfect spring day, the organization members and guests gathered, grew, and formed a deeper bond. A few years ago, John Avazoglou,…
