in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
AHEPA to Honor Elias Iliadis, Carl Hollister and Nicholas Vamvakias in Philadelphia
Iliadis will receive the Hellenism Award near Independence Hall, while Hollister and Vamvakias will receive Military Service Awards aboard the Battleship New Jersey.
Greek Name Days This Week: July 19 to July 25, 2026
Late July brings name days for Elias, Magdalini, Markella, Christina, Anna, Eupraxia, Olympia, and others, with Prophet Elias and the Dormition of Saint Anna among the week’s major commemorations.
Hellenic Hearts Offers Up to Four $7,500 Filodoxia Scholarships, With Applications Due August 15
Hellenic Hearts is accepting applications for up to four $7,500 Filodoxia scholarships, which include mentorship and cultural opportunities.
Hellenic-American Chamber Elects 2026–2027 Board in New York
The Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce elected its 2026–2027 board in New York, with Eftihia Pylarinou-Piper remaining president.
AHEPA Calls on New York City to Recognize Greek Astoria After Immigrant Map Omission
A New York City map highlights 30 immigrant enclaves, including Little Egypt in Astoria, but leaves out the neighborhood’s longstanding Greek-American identity. AHEPA is asking City Hall to correct the omission.
How Chris Lazarides Brought Banking Closer to New York’s Greek-American Community
Chris Lazarides spent decades helping Greek-American businesses, younger bankers, and Cypriot-American institutions find firmer footing in New York.
Greek Name Days This Week: July 12 to July 18, 2026
Mid-July brings Greek name days for Veroniki, Paisios, Sara, Nikodimos, Vladimir, Marina, Aliki, Alexandra, Aimilia, and others, with Saint Paisios and Saint Marina among the week’s major commemorations.
Inheriting a House in Greece From Abroad: A Practical Guide for Diaspora Families
For Greeks abroad, inheriting a family house in Greece can involve more than memory. Wills, deadlines, tax filings, debts, title records, and old paperwork all come into play.
Greek Citizenship by Descent: What Documents Do Greek Americans Need?
For Greek Americans tracing citizenship through a parent, grandparent, or older ancestor, the process begins with family history but depends on official records.
St. Demetrios Astoria Faces a Crisis of Money, Trust, and Control
St. Demetrios Astoria is facing more than a school deficit. The crisis now reaches into questions of enrollment, debt, property, Archdiocese oversight, and trust.
Greek Name Days This Week: July 5 to July 11, 2026
The Greek name days for July 5 to July 11, 2026, include Lampados, Sisoes, Kyriaki, Odysseas, Theofilos, Prokopios, Pankratios, Amalia, Euphemia, and Olga.
Greek Consulate and Philadelphia Federation Set New Agenda After New York Meeting
Greek Consul General Iphigenia Kanara and Federation President John Vasiliou discussed consular services, Marathon events, voting outreach, and the 2027 parade.
