in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Philadelphia Greek Basketball League Launches 11th Season
Upper Darby, PA – The hottest place to be again on Thursday nights is St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church for men’s adult basketball. The evening kicked off with a prayer conducted by Father Gilbert of St.…
The Consecration of St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Hamilton, NJ – St. George Greek Orthodox Church was consecrated on Sunday. Led by His Eminence, Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey, parishioners, guests and media witnessed customs rarely seen in Orthodox churches. The day concluded with…
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Easton Pennsylvania Celebrating Centennial
Church founded in 1917 hosting Centennial Celebration October 28-29 The Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation Easton, PA was founded on February 16, 1917. A committee composed of George Georgopoulos, president; Max Crichinis, secretary; and Peter Lamppos,…
St. Demetrios Fundraiser Breaks Last Years Record
West Chester, PA – Yesterday’s Golf Outing for St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church turned out to be a large success. The second annual event set a new record by raising $148,000, beating the old record by…
This October: College Admissions Workshop At St. Luke Church
On October 21, the Hellenic Hearts Educational Guidance Program will be hosting a College Admissions Workshop for students in the process of preparing their college applications. The event, taking place at St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church,…
Frappelicious! The St. Thomas Agora Greek Festival
Cherry Hill, NJ – It’s a Grecian tradition. Frappe. Ice cold and sweet, it was even tastier, served up by the young parishioners of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. The Agora Greek Festival is a staple…
Opa! A Festive Greek Festival, St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Media, PA – Great food, folk dancing and plenty of filoxenia. St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Media Delaware County is hosting its annual Greek Festival all weekend long. They call it ”A Taste of Greece.”…
A Whole New Ball Game – The (New) Mr. Goya Season Preview
It’s hard to believe that October has started already. It is even harder to believe that this year marks the 37th year of GOYA basketball in the Delaware Valley. I am honored and excited to be…
Saint Thomas Golden Jubilee Gala
Berlin, NJ – St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church celebrated its fiftieth year as a parish on Sunday. The day was marked with speeches and traditional folk dancing. Some 450 guests, members of the clergy, and dignitaries…
Evangelismos Greek Food Festival, Where Traditional Stands Tall
Philadelphia, PA – Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual Fall Greek Food festival this past weekend. Parishioners cooked up traditional foods from Greece and served them up fresh for customers that lined the giant white tents…
Brotherhood of Demati announces Annual Dinner Dance
Deptford, NJ – The Brotherhood of Demati are sponsoring their annual dance this year at Adelphia Restaurant & Lounge. The evening promises a celebration of music, dance and Greek atmosphere we know and love. Featured musicians…
The Endearing Legacy Of Danielle Kousoulis Continues
Williamstown, NJ – Two years after the loss of Danielle Kousoulis at the tragedy known as 9-11, the annual Danielle Kousoulis Memorial Cup Tournament was established. For 15 years now, her family and friends continue to…
