in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
THI Funds Eye Care Devices for Axion Hellas Missions in Remote Greece
The Hellenic Initiative has funded six eye care diagnostic devices for Axion Hellas, supporting volunteer medical missions in remote Greek communities.
Hellenic Hearts Marks 10th Gala with Philotimo Award
Hellenic Hearts marked its 10th annual gala at Ellis Preserve, honoring Georgia Athanasopoulos with the Philotimo Award and highlighting scholarships, aid, and community support.
Saint Thomas Summer Camp Returns to Cherry Hill for Two Weeks of Faith and Activities
Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill will hold its 2026 Summer Camp from June 22 to July 3, with religious education, trips, and activities for children.
Philadelphia Radio Voice Glenn Kalina Seeks Living Kidney Donor
Glenn Kalina, a longtime Philadelphia-area broadcaster, is asking the community for help as he seeks a living kidney donor through the National Kidney Registry.
Greek Name Days This Week: May 31 to June 6, 2026
See the Greek name days for May 31 to June 6, 2026, with names listed in English transliteration and Greek letters, from Ermeias and Triada to Martha and Hilarion.
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.
