in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
The Hellenic Initiative Raises Over $1 Million at Chicago Events Featuring Konstantinos Argiros
A sold-out Chicago concert by Konstantinos Argiros helped The Hellenic Initiative raise over $1 million for programs supporting Greece.
A Conversation with Iphigenia Kanara Draws Full House in Philadelphia
Consul General Iphigenia Kanara joined the Daughters of Penelope in Philadelphia for a sold-out event at the Museum of the American Revolution.
Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day Parade Returns to the Parkway April 26
Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day celebrations return April 24–26 with a flag raising at City Hall, the Eleftheria Gala, a doxology at Saint George Cathedral, and the annual parade on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Ionian Cultural Federation of America Participates in Kapodistrias Statue Unveiling in Athens
Representatives of the Ionian Cultural Federation of America joined Greek officials in Elliniko–Argyroupoli to unveil a statue honoring Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of modern Greece.
Name Days this Week: March 15 – 21, 2026
Greek name days observed between March 15 and 21, 2026, with names tied to Orthodox and cultural tradition.
Greek Consulate in New York Hosts International Women’s Day Leadership Event
The Consulate General of Greece in New York marked International Women’s Day with a leadership forum bringing together Greek-American women from across professional fields.
Name Days this Week: March 8 – 14, 2026
A weekly overview of Greek name days celebrated from March 8 to 14, 2026, based on Orthodox tradition.
Philadelphia’s “Greek Mob”: What Actually Happened Behind the Myth
What was the “Greek Mob” in Philadelphia? A closer look at Steve Bouras, the 1981 killings, and what the records actually show.
Photography Contest for U.S. 250th Anniversary “Hellenic Footprints: Greek Stories in Midwest”
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago and the Hellenic Museum of Michigan launch a Midwest photography contest for the U.S. 250th anniversary. Deadline April 20, 2026.
Name Days this Week: March 1 – 7, 2026
Greek name days for the first week of March 2026, listing names celebrated between March 1 and 7.
Ikariotiko Dinner Dance Draws Overflow Crowd in Cherry Hill
Overflow crowd fills Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill for the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood’s annual Ikariotiko Dinner Dance.
Name Days this Week: February 22 – 28, 2026
See which Greek name days are celebrated from February 22 to 28, 2026, according to the Greek Orthodox calendar.
