in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
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.
Trenton AHEPA Chapter 72 Honors Graduates at 71st Annual Awards Program
Trenton AHEPA Chapter 72 held its 71st annual awards program at the St. George Community Center in Hamilton, New Jersey, recognizing high school, college, and post-college graduates from the local community.
AHI Takes Greece and Cyprus Foreign Aid Priorities to Senate
AHI President Nick Larigakis submitted FY2027 testimony urging Senate appropriators to support Greece, Cyprus, UN peacekeeping in Cyprus, and Eastern Mediterranean security cooperation.
John V. Kassimatis, 9/11 Hero and Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Dies
John V. Kassimatis, a former Port Authority Police officer and Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, died after an illness linked to 9/11. His life connected Ground Zero, Saint Nicholas, and decades of service.
St. Basil Academy Sexual Abuse Case Moves Toward Trial After Judge Allows Claims to Continue
Three former St. Basil Academy residents have cleared a legal hurdle in Child Victims Act lawsuits against the academy and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Greek Name Days This Week: June 14 to June 20, 2026
Greek name days this week, June 14 to June 20, 2026, with Orthodox commemorations and names including Elissaios, Augustinos, Monica, Paisios, and Methodios.
Philadelphia Federation Elects John Vasiliou President, Approves First Greek Parade Endowment Fund
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley elected John Vasiliou president and named its 2026-2027 leadership team.
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.
