in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Folk Songs from Cyprus Highlight 25th MGSA Symposium Opening
Atlantic City, NJ – There were lullabies and love songs, traditional folk songs of life on the island nation of Cyprus, sung by Fulbright scholar Nicoletta Demetriou. They highlighted the first evening of the Modern Greek…
SigmaPharm Laboratories Donates Organic Chemistry Suite to the College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ – The College of New Jersey opened their doors to the new organic chemistry suite yesterday, which was donated by SigmaPharm Laboratories. Doctors Amalia and Spiro Spireas were recognized and awarded medals for their…
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 75th Anniversary Banquet
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church will be hosting its 75th Anniversary Banquet this coming Saturday, November 4, 2017. This special celebration will feature guest speakers, the St. Demetrios Dance Troupe and a film documentary titled, “Serving…
Philadelphia IOCC Chapter Celebrates 25 Years
Deptford, NJ – From their inception in 1992, they have raised more than 600 million dollars in aid that has been distributed to some 60 countries worldwide. Our motherland Greece has been the recipient of 38…
Modern Greek Studies Association Symposium To Take Place In Galloway
The 25th biennial Symposium of the Modern Greek Studies Association will take place November 2-5, 2017, in Galloway (near Atlantic City), New Jersey. The Symposium will be hosted by the Pappas Center for Hellenic Studies at…
Demati Brotherhood Dance Celebrates with Traditional Sounds
On Saturday at Adelphia Restaurant, the Demati Brotherhood gathered for their annual dance. The evening featured Greek singer Dimitris Kaloyirou, Clarinet player Makis Porodimos, and local musicians Lazaros Paraskevas and Yirgos Bezanis. Kostas Angelis, President of…
AHEPA Celebrates OXI Day at Ellis Island
Ellis Island, NJ – On an incredible sun-splashed Saturday, AHEPAns, Daughters, Sons, and Maids packed into Ellis Island from both Battery Park and Jersey City to participate in the AHEPA OXI Day celebration. AHEPA took over…
Pontian Akritai 78th Annual Thanksgiving Dance
The Pontian Society Akritai of Philadelphia is hosting its annual Thanksgiving weekend dance at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. On Saturday, November 25, 2017, the area’s largest celebration will take place on the occasion of the…
AHEPA Chapter #69 Of Camden Initiates Six New Members
Cherry Hill, NJ – AHEPA Chapter #69 of Camden hosted its annual fall initiation at the AHEPA Hall at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church yesterday. Members from districts four and five attended affair. Six new faces…
Daughters of Penelope to host Fundraiser, Tea & Treasures in the Winter Palace
The Daughters of Penelope are looking forward seeing you at their 2017 Tea Party, “Tea & Treasure in the Winter Palace,” on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at the Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees, NJ. This…
Federation Hosts Meeting, Announces Dance Fundraiser
Upper Darby, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley hosted its first meeting of the year yesterday. Members discussed the 2018 parade and upcoming fundraisers to sponsor the annual event…
IOCC Greater Philadelphia 25th Anniversary Banquet
The International Orthodox Christian Charities is hosting their annual banquet on October 29, 2017, at the Adelphia Restaurant in Deptford New Jersey. This will be the Greater Philadelphia area chapter’s 25th Anniversary IOCC event. The occasion…
