in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
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.
A Month to Be Seen: Canada Debates Hellenic Heritage Recognition
As Canada considers making March a national Hellenic Heritage Month, the debate highlights familiar questions of visibility and belonging for diaspora communities.
Name Days This Week: December 21 – 27, 2025
As Christmas approaches, this week’s Greek Orthodox calendar brings a familiar rhythm of name days, shared across families and generations.
Two Santas, One Winter: A Transatlantic Story of Tradition
A Greek-American educator reflects on Saint Basil, Santa Claus, and how families balance faith, tradition, and identity across cultures.
Thinking About Working Remotely from Greece? What Americans Should Know
Thinking about working remotely from Greece? Americans are discovering that the Digital Nomad Visa makes life in Greece possible without giving up a career in the US. Here’s what to know.
St. Demetrios Youth Share Traditional Greek Kalanta Across the Community
Students from the St. Demetrios Greek School and Sunday School shared traditional Greek kalanta as they visited homes throughout the community during the Christmas season.
