in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
PGBL: Tune Squad And Outlaws Advance To Championship
Upper Darby, PA — The PGBL semifinal playoffs delivered two competitive matchups on Tuesday night at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, setting the stage for a championship showdown between Tune Squad and the Outlaws. Outlaws 88,…
Sports Illustrated Magazine Highlights Sixers and Greek Freak
Pound your chest if you are from Philadelphia, you are Greek and a sports fan of basketball! If you haven’t seen it already, pick up this week’s edition of Sports Illustrated Magazine (February 25, 2019). Arguably…
This Date In History: The American Parthenon
February 23, 1972: The exact replica of the Parthenon, built in Nashville, Tennessee in 1897 (rebuilt 1925-31), is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Nashville has always been nicknamed the “Athens…
PGBL: Kings Era Ends, Warriors Move On In Quarter Finals
Upper Darby, PA — A dominant chapter in PGBL history came to a close Tuesday night. The Kings, two-time defending champions and the league’s most frequent Finals participants, were eliminated in the quarterfinals by a hungry…
St. Barbara’s Church Hosts Elikotes Annual Assembly & Service
Toms River, NJ – Located in Mani, near the southern tip of the Peloponnese, Εlika (Greek: Έλικα) is a small hillside community, with a view to the ςest of the Gulf of Laconia. On the shore…
United Chios Society of Philadelphia hosts Annual Chiotiko Dance
Cinnaminson, NJ – The United Chios Society of Philadelphia hosted their annual Chiotiko Dance at the Merion. The theme was titled “Winter Wonderland”. It featured the George Floradis Orchestra, with Patra Neamonitakis. Dancing went on throughout…
St. Thomas “Kali Parea” Celebrates 10 Years
Deptford, NJ – On Saturday, February 9, the “Kali Parea” celebrated the 10th anniversary of its establishment, at their 3rd annual Luncheon, held at the Adelphia restaurant. Members spouses and guests were in attendance. A series…
Pan-icarian Brotherhood Of America, Atheras Chapter Dance 2019
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood “Atheras” is hosting their annual dinner dance this Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the Danielle Kousoulis Center, at Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. Every year, this one packs them in…
198th Anniversary Of Greek Independence Day Parade
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley announces the 198th Anniversary of Greek Independence Day Parade to be hosted on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Sunday, April 7, 2019. The formation will…
Epirotes Society Of Philadelphia “Omonia” To Host Doxology Service Anniversary
The President and the Board Council of the Epirotes Society of Philadelphia, “Omonia”, invite all its members and friends to attend the Doxology Service anniversary, of the liberation of the City of Ioannina from the Ottoman…
Greg Vlassopoulos, A Passion For Basketball
Is he a center, a forward or a guard? Will he play Division 3, 2, or possibly even 1 next year in college? This is certain, Greg Vlassopoulos loves the game of basketball, and he’s determined…
AHEPA Regional Banquet, Benefit For The Ahepa Odyssey Charter School A Success
Wilmington, DE – AHEPA Supreme President George Loucas has been an advocate of recognizing and celebrating AHEPA’s unique “Boots on the Ground.” With over 500 chapters worldwide, the power of AHEPA is in its ability to…
