in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Epirotes Tsipourovradia Packs St. Demetrios Hall Despite Winter Chill
Despite the winter cold, the Epirotes Society of Philadelphia filled St. Demetrios Hall for its 18th Annual Tsipourovraidia in Upper Darby.
Philadelphia’s Golden Greek: Pete Pihos and the Eagles’ First Dynasty
From South Philly Greektown to Shibe Park, the story of Pete Pihos, a Greek American Hall of Famer whose grit, war service, and legacy shaped the Eagles’ first dynasty.
Name Days this Week: February 8 – 14, 2026
A weekly list of Greek name days from February 8 to 14, 2026, following the Greek Orthodox calendar and community traditions.
AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 Honors Anastasios Efstratiades as AHEPAN of the Year
AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 honored Anastasios Efstratiades as AHEPAN of the Year at a testimonial dinner held in Deptford, New Jersey.
Johnny Otis Was Greek, Lived as Black, and Helped Create American R&B
Johnny Otis was Greek by birth, lived as Black by choice, and helped shape American rhythm and blues without taking the spotlight.
Name Days this Week: February 1 – 7, 2026
Greek name days celebrated from February 1 to 7, 2026, based on the Greek Orthodox calendar, with traditional names and observances.
U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester Visits Odyssey Charter School, Highlights Food Justice and Greek Language Program
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester visited Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington to highlight student-run food programs, bilingual education, and new higher education pathways in Greece.
Full Circle: HUC Celebrates 90 Years With Major Scholarship Announcement
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia marked its 90th anniversary with a sold-out gala and announced a new $20,000 annual scholarship for students.
Name Days This Week: January 25 – 31, 2026
The final week of January includes Greek name days for Grigoris, Margarita, Xenophon, and Evdoxia. See who’s celebrating January 25–31, 2026.
Philadelphia Federation Cuts Vasilopita at Pan Icarian Atheras Center
The Philadelphia Federation of Hellenic Societies cut its New Year vasilopita at the Pan Icarian Atheras Center in Pennsauken, NJ.
Epirotes of Philadelphia Mark New Year with Vasilopita at St. George Cathedral
The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” held its annual Vasilopita cutting at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, honoring Agios Georgios of Ioannina.
Name Days This Week: January 18 – 24, 2026
Late January brings Greek name days for Athanasios, Efthimios, Maximos, and Dionisis. See who’s celebrating during the week of January 18–24, 2026.
