Abracadabra! Watch Ironlev's magnetic levitation train make its driverless debut in Italy
On March 12th, 2024, technology company IronLev announced the successful pilot run of its magnetic levitation train as the team took it for a test on the Adria-Mestre route in Italy. Dubbed the world’s first magnetic levitation train, the vehicle was seen running on its own and without an in-person driver on an existing track for the first time eve...
A Top Italian Hoagie In The US Found Right In Mays Landing, NJ
Remember the line you'd say as a kid? "First is the worst, second is the best...." That's true in this case. When South Jersey talks about hoagies (or subs), we get serious. You can't find hoagies like South Jersey's anywhere else in the country. As a matter of fact, the entire state is known for having delicious food. Jersey's food is easily in th...
‘Cabrini’ and the American Dream
In his 1919 poem “The Second Coming,” William Butler Yeats describes our fledgling modernity as follows: "Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold … The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity." The life of Mother Francesca Cabrini, who is the subject of the new film Cabrini,...
This Highly Anticipated Italian Train Is Taking Reservations Soon - Here's a Peek Inside
La Dolce Vita Orient Express announced that it will soon be ready for guests to book tickets for what could arguably be called the most luxurious train journey in the world. In a press release shared with Travel + Leisure, the train operator shared it will open its virtual ticket window in April, with the train's specific run dates coming later thi...
Via Gelateria Brings a Scoop of Italy to Santa Ynez Valley
We previously featured the welcome recent influx of Italian chefs to the Santa Ynez Valley. And there’s more good news: it’s not just about savory pasta dishes and pinsas … there’s a sweeter side as well. Exhibit A: Via Gelateria gelato shop at 1623 Mission Drive in Solvang. If you live, or find yourself, in the Santa Ynez Valley, there are few bet...
Laura Lasorda shares her love for Italy at Fullerton Library on April 9, 2024
Laura Lasorda, daughter of Tommy and Jo Lasorda, will be attending the upcoming Fullerton Sister City Association Grand Tour of Italy Informational Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th at 5 pm inside Fullerton Library Osborne Auditorium. In 2021, Tollo (Chieti) in Abruzzo, Italy became Fullerton’s Sister City in honor of Tommy Lasorda, a 63-year Fullerto...
5 things to do at Easter in Naples in 2024
Exploring Naples during Easter is an experience that blends tradition, culture and gastronomy into one exciting journey. Suppose you are planning a stay in the lively Neapolitan city during the Easter holidays. In that case, you are in luck: Naples offers a myriad of activities and attractions to enrich your itinerary. The arrival of Easter in Napl...
Pralines, Gianduiotto, and spreadable creams: Italy dominates the world's most important chocolate competition
The biggest international competition for artisanal chocolate has crowned its winners: in the Italian/Mediterranean category, chocolatiers from the Peninsula have swept the awards. The award ceremony of the International Chocolate Awards, chaired by expert taster Monica Meschini, took place on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Florence. The event saw seve...
Italian community in New York embraces the Azzurri: exciting meeting in Manhattan
A 19-year-long embrace can only be emotional, and the one that the Italian community in New York wanted to reserve for the National Team could not have been more intense. From Newark, the Azzurri delegation reached Spring Place, an elegant venue in Manhattan, where NIAF hosted about 1,000 Italians for a cocktail reception between the Italian-Americ...
Where to Find Specialty Easter Offerings in Bronx Little Italy
From meats to sweets to spirits, the neighborhood provides a one-stop-shop for everyone’s Easter needs. Below are some of the holiday offerings from various family-owned businesses and local shops that are sure to make any Easter celebration “egg-stra” special. Easter Egg Bread from Addeo & Sons Bakery, Madonia Bakery & Terranova Bakery – The baker...
Fr. Enzo Addari’s Retirement Celebration: A Tribute to Service and Community
Since 1983, Fr. Enzo Addari has been an unwavering beacon of compassion and dedication in our community. His tireless advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) has touched countless lives both near and far. As we honor his remarkable legacy, we invite you to join us in celebrating his retirement at a special e...
Naples sits on volcanic monsters - and one of them threatens to consume the city
Naples is a city that moves at more than one pace. At the fastest speed, you have the chaos of the day-to-day: cars and motorbikes hurtling through the Italian city's streets like blood cells within a vein. Then there is a slower evolution, that of human history. This is a metropolis still shaped by decisions made hundreds of years ago: networks o...