From Italy to Arkansas, the buried archives unearthed in film
America is a melting pot of people — and today — more than one million Italian Americans can trace their history back to colonization in Arkansas. That’s according to historians with the Italians of Sunnyside. On this Independence Day, many are happy to call the natural state home — but they haven’t always felt so free. Anthony Borgognoni — raised...
Forget the Amalfi Coast hype, this stunning town is where you should be heading.
So, you're joining the rest of Australia and flocking off to Europe to soak up the summer sun? Firstly, I'm jealous. Secondly, I bet the Amalfi Coast is sitting pretty at the top of your travel bucket list. I don't blame you. It's a breathtaking stretch of dramatic cliffs and rugged shoreline dotted with picture-perfect fishing villages. Trust me,...
Who is Marvin Vettori? Meet ‘The Italian Dream’ making his name in the UFC
Marvin Vettori is having his “Italian Dream” in the UFC, having spent nine years fighting for the promotion as of 2025. He debuted with a win over Alberto Uda in 2016 and has gone on to become a fixture of the sport, racking up 16 fights over that time. As he prepares to fight at UFC 318, here is everything you need to know about Marvin “The Italia...
Motor City to the Motor Valley: A tour of Italy's Emilia-Romagna Supercar Region
Upon touching down at LAX, after 12 hours in the air, I walked non-stop to the 7-11 convenience store near the baggage claim belt for a Big Gulp to quench my thirst. The attendant at the counter, an earnest young man named Corey, asked politely where I had been? “Bologna, Italy…it is in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region,” I answered. “For business or p...
Closing of St. Francis Church a bittersweet time
“I’ll be there to help you over,If you lose your way, if you lose your faithWhen your time is through my final wish for youIs to count your blessings not your regrets.” – “I Will Pray for You” When Music Director Kara McEachern finished a soaring solo of “I Will Pray for You” at the last Sunday Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on June 22, the n...
The beautiful Chaos of Italian Conversations
Speaking like an Italian is part verbal, part theatrical, and – let’s be honest – entirely contagious. On any street in Italy, conversation feels like a performance: arms wave, eyebrows arch, voices overlap: it starts with a simple “Ciao!” and turns into a friendly competition of expression that’s as much about heart as it is about words. And yes,...
Italian heritage festival returning to Sterling Heights
An annual festival celebrating Italian heritage is returning to Sterling Heights. Festa Italiana will return to Freedom Hill County Park, bringing three days of music, food and family fun to help celebrate the Italian community July 18-20. “It’s a celebration of Italian heritage, of our food and drink and entertainment,” said Joe Ventimiglia, the o...
Where green meets adventure: discover Carezza Dolomites and its fairy-tale lake
Carezza Dolomites is the ultimate mountain haven for those who can't get enough of the great outdoors. Whatever the season, this is the place to be. Easy to reach and ideal for families, sports enthusiasts and keen hikers, it has everything you need for a holiday filled with adventure and jaw-dropping Dolomite scenery. With state-of-the-art lifts a...
The Iconic Italian Comfort Food Dean Martin Loved And Sang About
If you are of a certain age, or perhaps a fan of vintage American crooners, you will undoubtedly recall that one of the ways to know you're in love espoused by singer and actor Dean Martin in his 1953 single "That's Amore" was "when the stars make you drool/just like pasta fazool." Setting aside the potentially unpleasant issue of stars making one...
Italy's underrated World Heritage sites: beyond Rome & Pisa
Italy’s not exactly shy when it comes to UNESCO World Heritage sites – there are 60 of them dotted from top to toe. With so many, it’s no wonder some absolute gems get overshadowed by the big hitters like Rome’s Colosseum or Pisa’s leaning tower. When most people think of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Italy, it’s easy to picture the blockbuster at...
Finding the Missing Family Link
Sometimes, finding family information begins in a non-suspecting way! Flight attendant Raymond DiBiasi was having a discussion with his mother about the family lore of being Armenian since having Italian cousins living in Sicily appeared to be a dead issue according to his late grandfather. Raymond’s grandfather implied that there were no relatives...
Made in Carcere: a second chance through work and dignity
“We don’t sell products, we sell life projects.” That’s the powerful message of Luciana Delle Donne, a passionate and visionary woman from Lecce in southern Italy. After a successful 20-year career in finance—where she helped create Italy’s first online bank and specialized in change management and innovation—Luciana decided to give back. In 2006,...