in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Palm Sunday At Holy Trinity In Wilmington
Wilmington, DE – Palm Sunday began Holy Week, a time in the church year when we remember how Christ gave his life in love for the world. Across the Delaware Valley, Greek Orthodox churches held services…
Between Two Elias at the Greek Independence Day Parade
I stood between two Elias on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and found myself reflecting on my good fortune. Last Sunday was March 25th, Greek Independence Day. For the sixth year in a row, I was at…
Post-independence Day Parade Dancing At St. Demetrios
Upper Darby, PA – It’s an annual tradition that continues today, more than 25 years later. The post-Greek Independence Day parade performance at St. Demetrios unites the community over dancing. Olga Tsaousidis was the Master of…
Independence Day Parade 2018, Macedonia Is Greece
Philadelphia, PA – A Yia sas and hand wave we’re gestured to the crowd by his Eminence, Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey, who concluded the Greek Independence Parade 2018 in Philadelphia yesterday, along the Benjamin Franklin…
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 25, 2018, as Greek Independence Day
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 25, 2018, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy. On this celebration of Greek Independence Day, we reflect on the common bonds of…
Raising the Greek Flag in Philadelphia’s City Hall
Philadelphia, PA – The Greek community gathered yesterday at City Hall in Philadelphia yesterday for the opening ceremony of the Greek Independence Day week. The event was led by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of…
Burlotos & Ahtaridis, Pillars of the Philadelphia Greek Community
Deptford, NJ – Burlotos and Ahtaridis, two long-standing figures of the Greek community, stood together for a photo on Saturday evening, sharing a moment that reflected decades of service. Both were part of what many remember…
Hellenic Hearts To Host Second Annual College Fair & Mentoring Event
Registration is now open for the Second Annual College Fair and Mentoring Event, hosted by the Hellenic Hearts Educational Guidance Program. The event will take place on May 12 at St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church in…
Greeks Rally In NYC, Macedonia Is Greece
“Greece is Macedonia, Greece is Macedonia.” Over and over again, guest speakers from many organizations repeated the message. Greek Americans from across the nation gathered in NYC, to protest opposition to any use of the word…
No Tax Exemption Ever Comes Free
By Theodore Arapis, Ph.D. Pennsylvania is undoubtedly an expensive state for homeowners. Ranked sixth in the nation for its effective tax rate on single-family homes (average property tax/avg. home value) by a 2016 report from Attom…
Photo Tour 2018 Captivates Philadelphia Greeks
Philadelphia, PA – Two members of the Greek American Heritage Society greeted you with a backstage pass they hung around your neck. After you registered with them, you followed the sounds of the Santouri playing down…
PGBL Championship: Kings Repeat
Upper Darby, PA – The defending champs, the Kings, claimed their second crown last night as they cruised by PAS Giannina. The Kings put on a dominating performance, led by Jim Armenakis and Nicki Veronis, who…
