Little Italy Lodge Scholarship Foundation announced the recipients of its scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. "After careful consideration and review of the essays," said Vince Piscopo, Chairman, "we are proud to award scholarships to these outstanding individuals ..." Madalyn Caiazzo - $10,000; Benjamin Carroll - $7,500; Sophia Montcalmo...
After being canceled last year due to rain, the only parade in the country that honors a war hero is returning to Raritan. The annual John Basilone Parade honoring former Raritan resident, World War II hero and Marine John Basilone will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. Basilone received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallant efforts...
After 23 years in Silicon Valley, I moved back to my Valtellina (the alps of Lake Como). I did it, because I finally could. Sondrio is 99% covered by optic fiber, I work remotely, and I can go skiing in the middle of the day when the sky is blue and the snow is fresh.My life is too good. I live in nature, hike in summer with my dog, ski in winter....
One of the biggest events celebrating Italian culture is returning to the Piedmont-Triad! Raffaldini Vineyards is hosting the 19th annual Festa Italiana September 21-22. Owner of the vineyards, Jay Raffaldini says the annual event is about "more than just wine" and joined The Local Vibe team to share what's planned for the weekend. During Festa Ita...
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