Family, food, and fun on the menu at Gus Deraco’s Italian Sandwiches
Family, food, and fun are at the heart of Gus Deraco’s Italian Sandwiches in Lebanon, PA. The restaurant at 714 Cumberland St. is owned by Traci Deraco Ginnona and her husband Ron Ginnona. It was founded in 1978 by Traci’s parents Gus and Maxine Deraco. Traci grew up in the business and took it over last year with a soft opening in late July. “I wa...
Consul Mele at Leonardo helicopter handover ceremony
Consul General of Italy in Philadelphia, Cristiana Mele, attended the handover ceremony of Leonardo's 100th TH-73A Thrasher aircraft to the US Navy. The helicopter, which can accommodate two pilots and up to three additional passengers, is used for pilot training for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The aircraft is characterised by its man...
Samuel Aldegheri Talks About Journey from Italy to Los Angeles Angels
There are about 6,100 miles between Verona, Italy, and Los Angeles. In mileage, that’s the length of the journey Samuel Aldegheri took to become the first Major League Baseball pitcher to be born, raised, and developed in Italy. In years, work, and dreams, the trip was insurmountable. We caught up with Aldegheri this week about his journey to the b...
Italy celebrates Sophia Loren on her 90th birthday
Legendary Italian actress Sophia Loren, one of the last stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, will celebrate her 90th birthday in Rome on Friday 20 September. The Italian culture ministry and Cinecittà film studios will mark the milestone by hosting a private party for the Oscar-winning actress and her family, with guests from all over the world expecte...
3 things to know about the 3rd annual L'Italia Festival in Lititz
This weekend, the L’Italia Festival will return to Lititz. The annual Italian Cultural Festival celebrates Italian food, games and community. Last year’s festival attracted 10,000 visitors. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s festival. The third annual L’Italia Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Lititz Springs Park, 24 N...
Beauty Made In Italy Celebrates Italian Beauty’s Achievements - And Looks To The Future!
Ciao! On Tuesday night, beauty leaders, editors, influencers, and more gathered at Lavan Midtown for Beauty Made In Italy! Created by the Italian Trade Agency with Cosmetica Italia – The Personal Care Association and beauty convention Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the evening celebrated the innovations, trends, and accomplishments within the Italian...
Italy’s Luna Rossa eliminates American Magic from the America’s Cup
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli eliminated NYYC American Magic on Thursday and advanced to the challenger’s final of the America’s Cup. Luna Rossa won the series 5-3 after a flawless and fast regatta where the Italian yacht finished a minute ahead of its American rival. “We are super happy. It has been a fantastic journey in this semifinal and we are read...
Casadonna: Another sign that Miami has become a gastronomic capital.
Casadonna is a restaurant inspired by the cuisine of the Italian coast, developed in collaboration between Groot Hospitality and Tao Group Hospitality. The new concept accommodates 366 diners indoors, outdoors, and at the bar. Designed by Ken Fulk, the restaurant is located in the same Mediterranean-style building as the historic Women's Club of Mi...
In Italy never so many tourists as in 2023, a record year
More than 134 million arrivals and 451 million presences: this is the new record of Italian tourism certified by Istat data for the year 2023 (where arrivals means the number of customers who checked in tourist accommodation establishments in the reference period and presences means the number of nights spent). In fact, higher values have never bee...
The Life and Times of Charles Ponzi
At the turn of the 20th century, Italian immigration to America was starting to peak. After Italy united with Rome as its capital in 1871, economic, political and societal changes caused upheaval throughout the peninsula and masses of Italian citizens traveled west, each seeking an opportunity for a better life. In 1903, Carlo Ponzi was a passenger...
Funivie Piccolo San Bernardo of La Thuile: the wild side of Mont Blanc
In La Thuile nature reigns supreme, we are at the foot of Mont Blanc, on the wildest side. La Thuile is an enchanted valley, the ideal place to find boundless spaces that recall primordial and uncontaminated landscapes. Thick coniferous forests, lakes where you can capture every shade of blue, the Rutor massif that with its famous glacier lights up...
New Italian restaurant planned for Tarentum moves to Arnold
An Italian restaurant has said “Arrivederci!” to Tarentum. More specifically, Al Colelli said he decided to move his new restaurant, Totaro’s, from Tarentum to Arnold before it ever opened. Originally, Colelli was planning to open his restaurant in a space on East Sixth Avenue. Colelli now plans to open Totaro’s at 1611 Fifth Ave. in Arnold. Previo...