in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Parish Hits the Fairways at Annual St. Demetrios Golf Outing
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby held its annual golf outing at Penn Oaks Golf Club, bringing parishioners, sponsors, and supporters together.
Saint Demetrios Greek Language School of Upper Darby Seeks Principal
Saint Demetrios Greek Language School of Upper Darby is seeking a principal to lead its Greek language program and support students, families, and teachers.
Greek Name Days This Week: June 7 to June 13, 2026
Greek name days for June 7 to June 13, 2026, including Zenaida, Panagis, Kalliopi, and dozens of names traditionally associated with the Sunday of All Saints.
Hellenic Hearts Golf Outing Brings Gala Weekend to a Close at Huntingdon Valley Country Club
Hellenic Hearts brought its Gala weekend to a close with a June 1 golf outing at Huntingdon Valley Country Club, supporting scholarships, mentorship, and emergency assistance.
Food, Faith and Dancing Fill Wilmington Greek Festival at Holy Trinity
The Wilmington Greek Festival continues through June 6 at Holy Trinity, with Greek food, live music, dancing, cathedral tours, and family activities.
Annunciation Elkins Park Opens Registration for Adult Greek Language Classes
Annunciation/Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park is accepting registration for its 2026-2027 Adult Greek Language and Culture Classes on Zoom.
THI Funds Eye Care Devices for Axion Hellas Missions in Remote Greece
The Hellenic Initiative has funded six eye care diagnostic devices for Axion Hellas, supporting volunteer medical missions in remote Greek communities.
Hellenic Hearts Marks 10th Gala with Philotimo Award
Hellenic Hearts marked its 10th annual gala at Ellis Preserve, honoring Georgia Athanasopoulos with the Philotimo Award and highlighting scholarships, aid, and community support.
Saint Thomas Summer Camp Returns to Cherry Hill for Two Weeks of Faith and Activities
Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill will hold its 2026 Summer Camp from June 22 to July 3, with religious education, trips, and activities for children.
Philadelphia Radio Voice Glenn Kalina Seeks Living Kidney Donor
Glenn Kalina, a longtime Philadelphia-area broadcaster, is asking the community for help as he seeks a living kidney donor through the National Kidney Registry.
Greek Name Days This Week: May 31 to June 6, 2026
See the Greek name days for May 31 to June 6, 2026, with names listed in English transliteration and Greek letters, from Ermeias and Triada to Martha and Hilarion.
Saint Sophia’s Grecian Festival Opens With Food, Dancing, and Crowds in Jeffersonville
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church opened its Grecian Festival in Jeffersonville with food, dancing, rides, church tours, and a strong Friday evening crowd.
