in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
AHEPA Announces $250,000 in Scholarships for Hellenic College Holy Cross Seminarians
The scholarship support was announced during the school’s September 14 Feast Day observance in Brookline, with funding through the AHEPA Educational Foundation and the John George Tsitsos Scholarship Fund.
Odyssey Charter Unveils Greek Immersion Building, Signals National Expansion
The Wilmington charter school completed its K–5 Greek immersion building as educators, community leaders, and Archbishop Elpidophoros marked the milestone.
Buying a Vacation Home in Greece: A Practical Guide for Americans
First-time U.S. buyers need independent legal and technical checks, a Greek tax number, and a carefully written deposit agreement before closing.
Greek Name Days This Week: September 6 to September 12, 2026
The September 6 to 12 calendar includes name days for Kassiani, Despoina, Tsambika, Joachim, Clement, Evanthia, Euphrosynos, and others.
Greek-American Attorney Kyle Diamantas Leads FDA During Leadership Transition
Greek-American attorney Kyle Diamantas, whose paternal grandfather immigrated from Chios, is serving as Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration during a period of leadership change.
Greek Name Days This Week: August 30 to September 5, 2026
The week begins with Alexandros and Alexandra on August 30, followed by a busy September calendar with Mamas, Anthimos, Hermione, Moses, Zacharias, and many others.
Four AHI Summer Interns Research U.S.-Greece-Cyprus Policy in Washington
Bram Rawlings, Nicholas Contos, Noe Kourtzidis, and Spyridon Kass spent the summer at the American Hellenic Institute researching congressional relations, Turkey, religious freedom, and other Eastern Mediterranean policy issues.
Aristotle Academy in Media Opens Registration for 2026-27 Greek School Year
Classes begin September 14 at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, where Aristotle Academy has taught Greek language, history, and culture to area families for more than three decades.
Greek Name Days This Week: August 23 to August 29, 2026
The August 23 to 29 calendar includes name days for Eftychia, Natalia, Fanourios, Fani, Arkadios, Damon, and others.
Free Online Pontian Greek Classes Open Registration for Fall 2026
The North American program offers ten weekend online instruction sessions with Pontian dialect teacher Arhontoula Konstantinidou for students in the United States and Canada.
Saint Thomas Hellenic School Accepting 2026-27 Registrations in Cherry Hill
Classes begin Sept. 10 with Agiasmos. The school has published a three-installment payment plan and is offering 10 need-based scholarships of $500.
St. Demetrios Greek School Opens Registration for 2026-27 in Upper Darby
Registration is open for the 2026-27 school year at St. Demetrios Greek School in Upper Darby, with an Agiasmos and orientation on September 10 and classes starting September 15.
