in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Name Days This Week: July 13–19, 2025
Mid-July is here, and name days keep giving us reasons to reach out—sometimes just a quick message, other times a family gathering after church. Whether your traditions are big or small, these moments help us stay…
Name Days This Week: July 6–12, 2025
Mid-July finds many of us enjoying the long days of summer, and name days offer yet another reason to connect. Whether it’s a wish after Sunday liturgy or a call to someone far away, these small…
A Summer Of Heritage: Saint Demetrios Greek Camp Brings Culture To Life
When the school year ends and summer begins, most kids look forward to sun, fun, and a break from the classroom. But at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, summer means something even…
Name Days This Week: June 29–July 5, 2025
As July arrives, the tradition of sharing “Χρόνια πολλά” carries on through quiet wishes at home, a quick phone call, or a name day gathering at church. This week’s calendar brings together some of the most…
Karapalides Re-elected President In Federation Elections
Upper Darby, PA – On Tuesday evening, June 24, the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley gathered at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby to elect its new leadership and…
Pontian Youth Festival Brings Heritage Home To Philadelphia
Young Pontians in the U.S. and Canada celebrated their heritage at St. Demetrios in Upper Darby with music, dance, workshops, and a memorial blessing, showcasing the continued vitality of Pontian culture.
Name Days This Week: June 22–28, 2025
As summer rolls on, name days continue to bring people together—sometimes with a quick phone call, other times with sweets, or simply by sharing a memory. This week’s calendar includes names you might hear at family…
Apply by July 15 for the Hellenic Hearts Filodoxia Scholar Program ($7,500 Scholarship Available)
Hellenic Hearts has opened applications for the 2025 Filodoxia Scholar Program, an initiative that supports Hellenic youth in their academic journey while fostering a deep connection to their cultural identity. Up to four students will each…
Name Days This Week: June 15–21, 2025
Summer is in full swing, and so is the tradition of wishing “Χρόνια πολλά” to friends, cousins, and neighbors—here and back in Greece. A name day is often just the reason we need to reconnect, share…
Honoring World Blood Donor Day Through Orthodox Faith And Service
In Orthodox communities across the world, June 14, World Blood Donor Day, offers a quiet moment for reflection. Giving blood may seem like a simple gesture, but within the Orthodox Christian tradition, it carries a deeper…
St. Demetrios Celebrates Five Years Of Fundraising For Greek Education At Llanerch Country Club
The St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby hosted its fifth annual fundraising event yesterday at the Llanerch Country Club in Havertown, bringing together supporters from across the Delaware Valley for an evening that balanced…
Name Days This Week: June 8–14, 2025
Summer is in the air and, once again, name days give us a reason to reach out—whether you’re sharing wishes with friends in Philadelphia, calling a cousin in Greece, or just thinking of a loved one…
