in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
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.
White House Marks Greek Independence Day as March 25 Is Observed in Philadelphia and Across Greek-American Communities
The White House marks Greek Independence Day 2026 with a proclamation, as communities in Philadelphia and across the U.S. observe March 25 through tradition and celebration.
His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos Visits St. Sophia in Jeffersonville
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey visited St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville, presided over the Divine Liturgy, and marked the start of Fr. Konstantinos Loukas’s ministry.
Name Days this Week: March 22 – 28, 2026
Discover the Greek name days celebrated from March 22 to 28, 2026, following the Orthodox calendar.
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.
