in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Pontian Akritai Lead Genocide Commemoration at St. Demetrios in Upper Darby
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby hosted the annual Pontian Genocide commemoration organized by the Pontian Society “Akritai” of Philadelphia.
Greek Name Days This Week: May 17 to May 23, 2026
Greek name days for May 17 to May 23, 2026, including Andronikos, Iounia, Julia, Lydia, Constantine, Helen, Emilia, and other names celebrated in the Orthodox calendar.
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.
Hellenic Hearts Prepares for 10th Gala as Giving Tops $500,000
Hellenic Hearts marks its 10th annual gala on May 31, celebrating scholarships, community aid, and more than $500,000 in giving rooted in Philadelphia’s Greek-American community.
Greece Expands 2026 Programs for the Greek Diaspora
Greece has expanded its 2026 diaspora programs, including camps, language courses, cultural programs, and a new Heritage Surf Camp on Lemnos.
THI Volunteer Connect Links the Greek Diaspora with Service Opportunities Across Greece
The Hellenic Initiative’s Volunteer Connect platform helps Greek Americans, diaspora Greeks, and philhellenes find volunteer opportunities with nonprofit organizations across Greece.
St. Irene Philoptochos Opens Applications for 2026 Elaine Kyriacou Memorial Scholarships
St. Irene Philoptochos of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill is accepting applications for the 2026 Elaine Kyriacou Memorial Scholarships. Applications are due May 18.
Racing Toward 50: AHEPA Chapter 445 Hosts 49th Annual Pan-Hellenic Meet
AHEPA Chapter 445 “Thermopylae” hosted its 49th annual Pan-Hellenic Family Track and Field Meet on May 9 at Marple Newtown High School.
Greek Name Days This Week: May 10 to May 16, 2026
Greek name days for May 10 to May 16, 2026, including Simon, Methodios, Argyris, Olympia, Theodoros, Glykeria, Aristotelis, Isidora, Achilleas, Pachomios, and Kali.
OPA! Festival Marks 125 Years of Annunciation Parish in Elkins Park
The OPA! Festival is underway at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park, marking 125 years of parish life with food, dance, music, and community.
OCF Opens Paid Student Internships in Campus Ministry
Orthodox Christian Fellowship is accepting applications for paid student internships supporting chapter resources, UPSTREAM, communications, and Great Lent programming.
Daughters of Penelope Nike Chapter #230 Opens 2026 Scholarship Program
Daughters of Penelope Nike Chapter #230 is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program, offering a $1,500 award to an eligible high school senior.
