in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
The Klan, the Greeks, and the Birth of AHEPA
In the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan targeted Greek immigrants with boycotts, violence, and intimidation. Out of that climate of fear, AHEPA was born in Atlanta, turning persecution into unity and lasting civic strength.
Cigar Night in Upper Darby Draws AHEPA Supreme Leaders to Support Scholarships
AHEPA Supreme leaders joined Chapter 445’s Cigar Night at St. Demetrios in Upper Darby, raising scholarship funds for Greek American students.
Name Days This Week: September 28 – October 4, 2025
From Hariton and Kyriakos to Dionysios and Verina, the turn of the month brings a full week of name day celebrations. See who’s honored September 28–October 4, and wish your friends and family Χρόνια πολλά.
The Greek Immigrant Who Brought Nevada Its First Veterans’ Hospital
From a 1907 Atlantic crossing to a century of service, Ioannis A. Lougaris became the force behind Nevada’s first veterans hospital, now honoring his name.
More Than a Game: What THI’s Summer Youth Academy Teaches Greece’s Teens
At THI’s Summer Youth Academy in Athens, basketball was only the starting point. For more than 100 children, the real lessons were about teamwork, confidence, and believing in their future.
Did You Know? Orthodox Saints’ Relics Are Closer Than You Think
Pilgrimage is not only in Greece or San Francisco. Holy relics of Orthodox saints are closer than you think. From South Canaan to Ligonier, Pittsburgh, and even Washington DC, shrines within a few hours of Philadelphia…
Odyssey Charter School Opens America’s First Greek Immersion Facility
Odyssey Charter School has opened Building 27, the nation’s first Greek immersion facility, marking two decades of growth and a new chapter for Hellenic education in Delaware.
Name Days This Week: September 21 – 27, 2025
Prophet Jonah, Saint Thekla, Saint Euphrosyne—this week brings a rich cycle of name days as September turns to autumn. See who’s celebrating September 21–27, and remember to wish them Χρόνια πολλά.
Patriarch Bartholomew’s White House Visit: Hopeful Words Need Real Action
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s meeting with President Trump put the future of Orthodox Christians and the call for religious freedom at the center of U.S. attention.
The Day Papadopoulos Became Pappas
Greek names in America tell a story. From the early 1900s, when Papadopoulos became Pappas to fit on a diner sign, to today, when younger generations reclaim the full name with pride, each change reflects the…
The 1926 Camden AHEPA Photo That Built a Community
In 1926, officers of AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 posed for a photo of South Jersey’s early Greek community. Founded in 1925, the chapter marks 100 years this year.
Name Days This Week: September 14 – 20, 2025
From the Exaltation of the Holy Cross to the feast of Saints Sophia and her daughters Faith, Hope, and Love, this week carries both solemnity and joy. See who’s celebrating September 14–20, and don’t forget to…
