in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Saint Sophia’s Grecian Festival Opens With Food, Dancing, and Crowds in Jeffersonville
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church opened its Grecian Festival in Jeffersonville with food, dancing, rides, church tours, and a strong Friday evening crowd.
Eleftheria VFW Post Honors Fallen Heroes at Fernwood Cemetery
Greek American VFW Post Eleftheria held its Memorial Day service at Fernwood Cemetery in Lansdowne, honoring fallen veterans and recognizing Georgia Chletcos as Post Advocate of the Year.
Greek Name Days This Week: May 24 to May 30, 2026
Greek name days for May 24 to May 30, 2026, including Fotini, Christianos, Alphaeus, Karpos, Synesios, Alypios, Therapon, Dioskoridis, Theodosia, Olivia, Ypomoni, and Emmeleia.
AHI Honors Two Business Leaders as U.S.-Greece Economic Networks Move Into Focus
AHI honored Olga Bornozi and John D. Saracakis in Athens, highlighting the business, investment, and policy networks shaping modern U.S.-Greece ties.
Greece’s Diaspora Push Lands in Philadelphia Ahead of a Landmark Year
Maira Myrogianni’s U.S. visit included Philadelphia, as Greece outlined diaspora priorities focused on youth, Greek-language education, consular services, and postal voting.
A $15 Haircut and a Lifetime of Filotimo: Giota’s Barbershop Says Goodbye to Media
Giota’s West End Hairstyling and Barbershop in Media, Pennsylvania, will close May 30 after 36 years, ending a quiet Greek-American landmark shaped by Giota and Foti Hartas.
Pontian Akritai Lead Genocide Commemoration at St. Demetrios in Upper Darby
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby hosted the annual Pontian Genocide commemoration organized by the Pontian Society “Akritai” of Philadelphia.
Greek Name Days This Week: May 17 to May 23, 2026
Greek name days for May 17 to May 23, 2026, including Andronikos, Iounia, Julia, Lydia, Constantine, Helen, Emilia, and other names celebrated in the Orthodox calendar.
Upper Darby Greek Festival Continues All Weekend Under the Big White Tent
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby continues its Greek Wine and Food Festival with food, pastries, wine, music, dancing, free parking, and online ordering.
Hellenic Hearts Prepares for 10th Gala as Giving Tops $500,000
Hellenic Hearts marks its 10th annual gala on May 31, celebrating scholarships, community aid, and more than $500,000 in giving rooted in Philadelphia’s Greek-American community.
Greece Expands 2026 Programs for the Greek Diaspora
Greece has expanded its 2026 diaspora programs, including camps, language courses, cultural programs, and a new Heritage Surf Camp on Lemnos.
THI Volunteer Connect Links the Greek Diaspora with Service Opportunities Across Greece
The Hellenic Initiative’s Volunteer Connect platform helps Greek Americans, diaspora Greeks, and philhellenes find volunteer opportunities with nonprofit organizations across Greece.
