in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Chios Society to host Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance
On February 17, 2018, the United Chios Society of Philadelphia Koraes Chapter 16 will be hosting its annual College Scholarship Dinner Dance at the Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ. Live music from Chios with George Floradis on…
Epirotes Of Philadelphia To Host 12th Tsipouro Night
Upper Darby, PA – If you love tsipouro, klarino, and Epiros, then this party is for you. On Saturday, February 10, 2018, τhe Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia, “Omonia” will sponsor their annual dinner-dance at St.…
St. George Media Takes First At Metropolis Folk Dance Festival 2018
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey Hellenic Folk Dance Festival (FDF) was hosted by the parish of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, MD, from January 12 to 14, 2018. In its 26th…
Topazi And Paounis Concert Raises Funds For Philadelphia Independence Day Parade
Upper Darby, PA – On Saturday night the Greek community brought in the new year with a for a Greek concert that featured Katerina Topazi and Theodore Paounis. Funds from the event benefited the Greek Independence…
PGBL: Rockets Fall To Kings After Five Overtimes
Upper Darby, PA – It was the game of the year that seemed to have no ending in sight. Five overtimes, yes it took five overtimes before a victor could emerge from this matchup. Last years…
St. Sophia Ladies Philoptochos to host Trivia Nite
The Ladies Philoptochos of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church is hosting a winter fundraiser title “Trivia Nite.” The event is scheduled to take place on January 27th, 2018. Doors will open at 6 pm, while the…
Federation Announces Parade Recipients at Ikarian Annual Vasilopita Ceremony
Pennsauken, NJ – The Ikarian House was the scene of the annual Vasilopita Cutting ceremony last night. The annual event hosted by the Ikarians also featured the post-New Year annual 1st meeting of the Federation of…
St. Sophia Hosts Epiphany Day Service along Schuylkill River
Valley Forge, PA – The Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany) was hosted yesterday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Following church services, Father Peter Thornberg and a group of parishioners drove to the…
Pictures οf The Year 2017
In the Philadelphia Greek community, It was a year marked by transitions and milestones. Several churches, St. Thomas of Cherry Hill and St. Demetrios of Upper Darby celebrated their 50th and 75th anniversaries. While St. George…
2018 St. Demetrios New Year’s Dance
Upper Darby, PA – Bring in the New Year at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church this year, on December 31st, 2017. The annual new year’s Eve celebration is a staple event in the Greek-American community that…
The Tradition Continues, Pontian Akritai Bring In Christmas
Upper Darby, PA – Dressed in traditional folk attire and carrying replica oil lamps, the Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia brought in the sounds of Christmas. Sharing the traditional sounds of Christmas Pontian Greek has been a…
CEO and founder, Spiro Spireas, “We Are A Family at SigmaPharm Laboratories”
Bensalem, PA – SigmaPharm Laboratories hosted its annual Christmas party yesterday at the Pen Ryn Estate on Delaware. Some two hundred employees, family, and friends gathered for the annual affair. The evening featured food, fun, and…
