Submit Your Story
Our community is full of moments worth documenting. Local events, personal stories, church life, neighborhood initiatives, and family milestones all help tell the ongoing story of Greek-American life.
If you have something happening that you think others should know about, we want to hear from you. Submissions are free.
What You Can Submit
We welcome original stories and story ideas relevant to the Greek-American community, including:
- Community and church events
- Cultural and historical pieces
- Personal stories and reflections
- Organization announcements
- Local initiatives and milestones
Aim for 500–1,000 words. Shorter or longer pieces may be considered depending on the subject.
How to Submit a Story
You can submit your story in one of two ways:
Option 1: Use the form below
Submit your story text directly through the form on this page.
Option 2: Email us
You may also email your story to submissions@cosmosphilly.com. Please include a clear title and your full story in the body of the message.
After submitting, you will receive a confirmation that your story has been received. Our team will follow up if we need anything further.
We aim to respond to all submissions within two weeks.
Photos and Media
We do not accept image or file uploads through the submission form.
If you have photos, video, or other media to accompany your story, please send them separately to: media@cosmosphilly.com
When emailing media, include:
- Your name
- The story title (or a brief description)
- Captions or background information
- Credits, if applicable
Our editors will review the material and follow up if anything else is needed.
Before You Submit
Please keep the following in mind:
- Relevance: Submissions should be of interest to the Greek-American community.
- Language: Please write in English. Greek words are welcome, but not Greeklish.
- Respect: Content should reflect the values of our community and be respectful in tone.
- Links: You may include links to other Cosmos Philly pages, and up to three relevant external links.
- Original work: Only submit content you created yourself or have permission to share.
Editing and Publication
All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team.
We reserve the right to edit content for clarity, length, and formatting while respecting the integrity of the story. We aim to publish as many submissions as possible, but publication cannot be guaranteed.
Content Rights
By submitting a story or sending media to Cosmos Philly, you confirm that:
- You own the rights to the content or have permission to share it publicly.
- You grant Cosmos Philly permission to publish the material on our website and social media channels.
If we determine that submitted content violates these terms, we reserve the right to decline publication or remove it from our site.