in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
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.
A Green Bin, a Worn Album, and the Record of a Greek-American VFW Post
GAHSP has received the archives of Eleftheria VFW Post 6633, preserving decades of Greek-American veterans’ history in Philadelphia.
Renting Out a Home in Greece: What Greek Americans Should Know Before Listing It
A practical guide for Greek Americans renting property in Greece, covering long-term leases, short-term rentals, AADE declarations, taxes, fees, local rules, and U.S. filing issues.
Greek Name Days This Week: June 28 to July 4, 2026
The Greek name days for June 28 to July 4, 2026, include Anargyros, Germanos, Petros, Pavlos, Apostolos, Kosmas, Damianos, Juvenalios, Anatolios, and Hyakinthos.
Greek American Students Begin AHIF Foreign Policy Trip With Washington Briefings
Nine Greek American and Hellenic students opened AHIF’s 18th College Student Foreign Policy Trip with Washington briefings before traveling to Cyprus and Greece.
St. Thomas Cherry Hill Welcomes Seven New Members Through Holy Baptism and Chrismation
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill welcomed seven new members into the Orthodox Christian faith during Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 21.
Greek Name Days This Week: June 21 to June 27, 2026
The Greek name days for June 21 to June 27, 2026, include Aphrodisios, Zina, Eusevios, Aristoklis, Agrippina, Errikos, Livios, Febronia, Makarios, Pieris, and Sampson.
New York City Added Greek Voter Help. For Greek Speakers Elsewhere, the Map Is Thin
New York City has added Greek to its voter language assistance program, highlighting how rare official Greek election help remains across the United States.
