in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
19th Annual Hellenic Dance Festival to Be Held in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA – More than 1,500 participants will gather January 18-21 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis to attend the 19th annual Hellenic Dance Festival (HDF). Sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, the event welcomes…
2019 Photo Tour, Axia – A Celebration of Extraordinary Greek American Women
The Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia is hosting its fifth annual “Photo Tour.” On Saturday, March 16, 2019, GAHSP will host an evening where they will honor and celebrate the extraordinary Greek American women of…
GOYA: St. Thomas Girls & St. George Boys Win Championships
Upper Darby, PA – The latest crowns in GOYA basketball were attained on Sunday night at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church, where the boys and girls championships took place. The St. Thomas girls of Cherry Hill,…
This Date In History: First Greek Orthodox Church in a New State
January 12, 1959: The Greek Orthodox Church of Anchorage, Alaska (later changed to Holy Transfiguration) filed its Articles of Incorporation, nine days after Alaska officially became the 49th state. In the early Eighteenth Century, Greeks followed…
Pasamihalis Returns To Lead Ikarian Brotherhood Chapter Atheras
Pennsauken, NJ – He’s been here before, and now he’s back. Nicholas J. Pasamihalis is the new president of the Ikarians Brotherhood, chapter Atheras. “I have a lot of things I set in motion to carry…
Mr. Goya’s Quarterfinal Recap And Final Four Preview
Well, here we are again. As the calendar rolls into 2019, and the whole Delaware Valley has caught Eagles Fever, the Greek Orthodox community also catches its own fever as the boys and girls of the…
Ikarian House Hosts Vasilopita New Year Tradition
Pennsauken, NJ – The annual Vasilopita Cutting ceremony took place last night. Hosted at the Ikarians each year, the tradition also featured the post-New Year first meeting of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia…
Epiphany Day Celebration Reaches Ten Year Mark
Valley Forge, PA – Ten years later, St. Sophia continues to host this annual Orthodox tradition along the Schuylkill River, which is just minutes from the church. Yesterday, parishioners gathered after Epiphany Day church services along the riverbanks…
Sixers Greek Heritage Night Returns for Year 5
The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Milwaukee Bucks for Greek Heritage again for the 5th year in a row. On Thursday, April 4, at the Wells Fargo Center, the Greek Freak, Giannis Antentokoumbo, and the Bucks…
Cosmos Philly Pictures of the Year 2018
Cosmos Philly would like to thank all its sponsors and partners for another successful year in the Greek community. We reported on the annual festivals and dances, and the Greek Independence Day parade, to name a…
This Date In History: A Greek and a Polar Bear Go for a Swim
January 1, 1920: Greek-Canadian, Peter Pantages, forms the first Polar Bear Club in Vancouver, Canada. Peter Pantages immigrated from Greece to Vancouver, Canada, and ran the Peter Pan Café with his three brothers. Prior to running…
SigmaPharm Laboratories hosts Fourth Annual Holiday Party
Bensalem, PA – SigmaPharm Laboratories hosted its annual holiday party at Belle Voir Manor yesterday for its staff. Employees enjoyed the festival season even here for the fourth time. The evening featured dancing, several short speeches,…
