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Anthony Vraim
Anthony J. Vraim, longtime funeral director at Vraim Funeral Home in Upper Darby and a familiar figure in Delaware County’s Greek-American community, passed away on May 20 at 77.
Greece’s Diaspora Push Lands in Philadelphia Ahead of a Landmark Year
Maira Myrogianni’s U.S. visit included Philadelphia, as Greece outlined diaspora priorities focused on youth, Greek-language education, consular services, and postal voting.
Tina Fey Turns 56: Upper Darby, Greek Roots, and a Comedy Career
Tina Fey turns 56 today. Born Elizabeth Stamatina Fey, the Upper Darby-raised comedian has Philadelphia-area roots and a Greek family story.
Upper Darby Greek Festival Continues All Weekend Under the Big White Tent
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby continues its Greek Wine and Food Festival with food, pastries, wine, music, dancing, free parking, and online ordering.
Backgammon Social Club to Host Tavli Social at St. Demetrios Greek Festival
Backgammon Social Club will host a free tavli social at the St. Demetrios Greek Wine and Food Festival in Upper Darby on Thursday, May 14.
St. Demetrios Upper Darby to Host 6th Annual Golf Outing at Penn Oaks
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Upper Darby will host its 6th annual golf outing on June 8, 2026, at Penn Oaks Golf Club to support its Greek Language School.
St. Demetrios Greek Wine and Food Festival Returns to Upper Darby May 14–17
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby hosts its Greek Wine and Food Festival May 14–17 with traditional dishes, pastries, music, and a Greek market.
Holy Friday Lamentations Service at St. Demetrios Upper Darby Presided Over by Metropolitan Apostolos
Metropolitan Apostolos presides at the Holy Friday Lamentations Service at St. Demetrios in Upper Darby, as the faithful gather around the epitaphios for one of the most solemn moments of Holy Week.
Metropolitan Apostolos Moves Across Philadelphia Area Parishes During Holy Week
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey will preside at Holy Week 2026 services across Baltimore, Wilmington, and the Philadelphia region.
“Axios” at St. Demetrios: Demos Vasiliou Receives Golden Cross
Demos Vasiliou was awarded the Golden Cross by the Metropolis of New Jersey at St. Demetrios Church in Upper Darby, recognizing decades of service.
When the Evzones Danced in Philadelphia: A Rare Greek-American Moment
In the 1980s, Evzones did something rarely seen. Photographer Pete Kalitsopoulos captured the week they danced through Philadelphia’s Greek community.
Evzones to Visit St. Demetrios in Upper Darby Ahead of Parade Weekend
The Evzones, the ceremonial unit of Greece’s Presidential Guard, will visit St. Demetrios in Upper Darby on April 23.
