in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
When the Chants Began to Change: A Philadelphia Moment in Greek-American Church Life
Nearly thirty years ago, a Philadelphia newspaper captured a moment of concern inside Greek-American churches: who would carry forward the tradition of chant as generations changed?
Applications Open for Heritage Greece Program Summer 2026
Applications are open for the Heritage Greece Program, a fully funded summer program for Greek-American and Canadian college students of Hellenic descent.
Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia Welcome the New Year with Community Gathering in Upper Darby
Families and members of the Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia gathered in Upper Darby for a New Year celebration centered on tradition, food, and community.
Name Days This Week: January 4 – 10, 2026
The first full week of 2026 includes Greek name days tied to Epiphany and early January traditions, with names like Fotini, Giannis, and Theoni. See who’s celebrating.
The Women Who Stayed Behind: What Old Greek Songs Reveal About Emigration
Before letters, before phone calls, there were songs. A look at the women who stayed behind and the Greek music that carried their lives across the ocean.
AHEPA Testimonial Gala Honors Savas Tsivicos
AHEPA honored former Supreme President Savas Tsivicos at a New Jersey testimonial gala marking $1 million raised for the Journey to Greece program.
Name Days This Week: December 28, 2025 – January 3, 2026
From the final days of December into the New Year, this week’s Greek name days include Domna, Vasiliki, Vasilios, and more. See who’s celebrating as 2025 turns to 2026.
AHI Announces 2026 College Student Foreign Policy Trip to Greece and Cyprus
AHI announces its 2026 College Student Foreign Policy Study Trip for Greek-American students, with visits to Washington, Greece, and Cyprus.
Pontian Society Akritai of Philadelphia Preserve a Rare Kalanta Tradition Across the Delaware Valley
A rare Pontian Christmas tradition came alive as the Akritai of Philadelphia sang Kalanta in Pontian Greek across the Delaware Valley.
When the Philadelphia Inquirer Documented a Greek Christmas in South Jersey
A 1988 Philadelphia Inquirer snapshot of how a Greek family in South Jersey lived the Christmas season, from church and holiday baking to late-night dancing.
A Greek Christmas Moment, Far From Home at an André Rieu Concert
Greek Christmas carols were heard during an André Rieu holiday concert in Maastricht, the Netherlands, offering a rare moment of recognition for a familiar diaspora tradition.
Vatican Leadership Change Sparks Orthodox Discussion on Clergy Retirement
A Vatican leadership transition has prompted renewed discussion within Greek Orthodox circles about clergy retirement practices and institutional continuity.
