AHEPAN James Phyrillas featured in The Temple News

Look who was profiled in a recent issue of The Temple News, the student newspaper at Temple University in Philadelphia. James Phyrillas, a senior economics major at Temple University, started a YouTube channel with his best friend in high school. James has produced original content on the site during his four years at Temple and the channel, Schaffrillas Productions, now has over 630,000 subscribers, with several videos receiving more than 1 million views. You can read the article in The Temple News online at this link: https://temple-news.com/youtubers-bond-with-students-over-review-videos/

AHEPAN Lazaros Scantzos featured in the Reading Eagle

Did you see the article in the Reading Eagle about Supreme Cleaners reopening after a fire? AHEPA Chapter 61 member Lazaros Scantzos is the general manager of the Hollywood Cleaners/Supreme Cleaners chain of stores in Berks County. Let's support our chapter members when we do business.

You can read the article at this link: https://www.readingeagle.com/money/destroyed-by-fire-cumru-township-dry-cleaner-returns-with-new/article_3d6e0fb0-4c39-11ea-9493-a32380ecee27.html

AHEPAN James Phyrillas featured in the Reading Eagle

James Phyrillas, one of the newest members of Gust C. Kraras Chapter No. 61 Order of AHEPA, is featured on the cover story of the Business Weekly section of the Tuesday, January 21, 2020, edition of the Reading Eagle newspaper.

The story details how a couple of friends at a small Berks County high school started a YouTube channel to post videos they made at school - just for the fun of it.

The site, Schaffrillas Productions, has taken off in the past year, with more than 622,000 subscribers and millions of views on dozens of recent videos.

Pick up a copy of Tuesday's newspaper and find out how you, too, can become a YouTube star.

The article even explains where the name "Schaffrillas Productions" came from. (Spoiler Alert: Chris Schaffer and James Phyrillas are the two Antietam Middle-Senior High School pals who launched the site.)

In case you missed it, here's the link to check out the article about James Phyrillas and his growing notoriety on YouTube: https://www.readingeagle.com/business-weekly/irreverent-videos-help-berks-native-surpass-youtube-subscribers/article_6d1b39bc-33e9-11ea-860f-1f8fcdf6608f.html

AHEPAN Christ Kraras honored for community service

Caron Treatment Centers honors Chris Kraras: The owner of White Star Travel received the Richard J. Caron Award of Excellence.

AHEPAN Christ Kraras featured in Reading Eagle

Christ G. Kraras is President of White Star Tours.

AHEPA member Christ G. Kraras was featured in the Reading Eagle newspaper discussing his business, White Star Tours. You can read the article here: http://www.readingeagle.com/sections/article/getting-away-for-the-weekend

AHEPAN George Zeppos featured in Reading Eagle

Reading AHEPA Chapter member George Zeppos was recently featured in an article in the Reading Eagle. George and his wife Eleny are taking over food and beverage management of the YR Club in Wyomissing. Read the full article at the newspaper's website: http://www.readingeagle.com/money/article/yr-club-changes-with-the-times

AHEPAN Tony Phyrillas featured on Pennsylvania Cable Network TV program

Tony Phyrillas, pictured above on the left, was a panelists on the "Journalists Roundtable" television program on the Pennsylvania Cable Network. The program was aired on Thursday, April 19, on cable systems across Pennsylvania. Phyrillas is the Editor of The Mercury newspaper in Pottstown, Pa., where the program was taped. It was Tony's 21st appearance on the weekly program, which features working journalists from across Pennsylvania discussing state and national political issues.

AHEPAN George Zeppos Honored with Rising Star Award by Greater Reading Chamber

George Zeppos is pictured second from the right. Photo by Ben Hasty/Reading Eagle

 George Zeppos, a prominent Berks County restaurateur, and a member of the Reading AHEPA Chapter, was recently recognized by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance with its Rising Star award, given out each year to business leaders under the age of 45.

Check out the article in the Reading Eagle:

5 receive Chamber's Rising Star award | Reading Eagle - MONEY: They are honored during a banquet at the Berks Country Club.

Greater Reading Chamber Honors AHEPAN Jason Hornberger with Rising Star Award

Jason Hornberger is pictured second from the left. Photo by Ben Hasty/Reading Eagle

Jason Hornberger, a business banker with M&T Bank, and a member of the Reading AHEPA Chapter, was recently recognized by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance with its Rising Star award, given out each year to business leaders under the age of 45.

Check out the article in the Reading Eagle:

5 receive Chamber's Rising Star award | Reading Eagle - MONEY: They are honored during a banquet at the Berks Country Club.

AHEPAN Gust C. Kraras featured in the Reading Eagle

Our very own Gust Kraras was the subject of a recent article in the Reading Eagle:
Greece native served the U.S. there during World War II | Reading Eagle - NEWS: Reading man shares his experiences last week at the Berks History Center in Reading.

AHEPAN Grant Skyllas featured in the Reading Eagle

Did you know that Grant Skyllas, a member of the Gust C. Kraras AHEPA Chapter No. 61, is one of the premier amatuer golfers in Pennsylvania?

Skyllas goes for third BCGA Amateur title | Reading Eagle - SPORTS: Grant Skyllas enters the tournament having changed his swing

Top volunteer award from United Way of Berks County for AHEPAN Christ Kraras

Wyomissing couple win top volunteer award from United Way of Berks County | Reading Eagle - NEWS: Chris and Ann Kraras were surprised to receive the honor at the agency's annual awards dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Reading.

AHEPAN Christ Kraras featured in Reading Eagle

President of Shillington travel agency wins Thun Award for service to community | Reading Eagle - NEWS: Chris Kraras passed along the $5,000 cash grant to his alma mater, Albright College.

AHEPAN Peter Zeppos featured in Reading Eagle

Wyomissing family's big, fat Greek coincidence | Reading Eagle - NEWS: The Millers of Wyomissing have an extended family, and family circumstances, that closely mirror the characters and plot in ...

Gust C. Kraras featured in the Reading Eagle

Gust C. Kraras has been chronicling the history of Greek-Americans in Berks County (and the history of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Reading, Pa.) for more than 50 years. His efforts were featured today in an article in the Reading Eagle.

Kelly's Korner: Booklets detail history of Berks County Greek community | Reading Eagle - NEWS

AHEPA Chapter Featured in The Mercury

More chapter news recently featured in The Pottstown Mercury:

AHEPA chapter renamed in honor of Gust C. Kraras

Reading/Berks AHEPA Chapter Featured in The Pottstown Mercury

Check out this photograph and article published in The Pottstown Mercury on the chapter's successful Scholarship Banquet by clicking here.

AHEPAN Gust Zogas featured in Reading Eagle

Dr. Gust Zogas honored for service to community | Reading Eagle - NEWS

AHEPAN Gust Kraras featured in Reading Eagle

World War II vet to be honored opening night at FirstEnergy Stadium | Reading Eagle - WEEKEND

AHEPAN Christ Kraras featured in Reading Eagle

Bus business owners explain joys, challenges of moving people | Reading Eagle - BUSINESSWEEKLY