Patrick A. Salvi II Named 2026 Best Lawyers 'Lawyer of the Year' for Chicago Area
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. Chicago Managing Partner Patrick A. Salvi II was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2026 "Lawyer of the Year" for Personal Injury Law – Plaintiffs. Each year, only one lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the "Lawyer of the Year," making these awards a significant accol...
This Timeless City Revealed As Italy’s Most Underrated Fall Destination
We're not quite ready to put a bow on summer, but I already hear screaming kids at recess down the street from my house, which is always the telltale sign summer is all but wrapped up. The leaves aren't dropping just yet, nor are they ready to flaunt their rustic hues and vibrant golds, but last-minute trips can be a headache. Why not get a head st...
First Look: Ferragamo debuts two-floor space at Honolulu center
A luxury footwear and accessories brand has reopened its doors at a tropical shopping destination. Ferragamo has announced the grand reopening of its store at Royal Hawaiian Center, a premiere shopping center in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii. The two-floor space pays tribute to Ferragamo’s design codes rooted in Italian craftsmanship...
Prickly Pears in Sicily: The Spiny Fruit That Defines a Culture
Did you know that Sicily produces over 90% of all prickly pears in Italy—and is one of the largest exporters in Europe? This humble cactus fruit, once considered peasant food, has become a true symbol of Sicilian summer, adorning landscapes, inspiring legends, and even appearing in haute cuisine. In a world increasingly fascinated by exotic superfo...
Mercer County Italian American Festival Back in West Windsor, NJ After 5 Years
Oh, you're going to love this news. The tradition is finally continuing. The Mercer County Italian American Festival is back for 2025. I'm sure much of Mercer County and the surrounding areas are celebrating. This is the first time in five long years the festival will be happening. The announcement was just made on Facebook on Monday (January 27, 2...
The jewel is tarnishing: Italian exports are slowing, between US tariffs and winds of crisis.
From gold to uncertainty: 2025 opens on a low note for the Italian jewelry industry, which sees the long wave of the boom recorded in 2024 fading. According to the latest industry figures, exports between January and May amounted to 5,88 billion euros, down 15,2% compared to the same period the previous year. The sharp decline in sales to Turkey (-...
Award-winning author is helping Staten Islanders discover the hidden stories in their memories
Award-winning author Maria Giura will lead a series of virtual writing workshops this fall at Casa Belvedere, focusing on memories of nature and the outdoors. The workshops, which began at the Italian cultural center in December 2020, have evolved from their initial Italian-American focus to welcome writers of all backgrounds. Topics can include a...
I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy — but I'll always return to this one in the south
Last month, I accomplished my goal of visiting all 20 regions in Italy when I set foot in Molise (which Italians cheekily refer to as "the region that doesn't exist," because it's so small). Although I have great memories of Emilia-Romagna's incredible food and Sardinia's therapeutic salty air, nowhere has quite stolen my heart like Basilicata — a...
The new tourists in Italy: Indians in Sardinia, Arabs in the Dolomites, Americans in Puglia’s farmhouses
This summer, Italy is experiencing a major shift in the profile of its international visitors. Gone are the days when Russians dominated the luxury scene in Costa Smeralda or Germans filled the hotels on Lake Garda. Now, wealthy Indians, Arabs, Canadians, Australians, and of course Americans are reshaping the country’s tourism map, turning every re...
Experience Italy in Utah: Authentic food, live shows, and family fun at Festa Italiana
Saturday, Sept. 13 (11 AM–10 PM) & Sunday, Sept. 14 (11 AM–7 PM). The Gateway, 18 N. Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City, UT. Admission: Free. Festa Italiana SLC returns to The Gateway on September 13–14, 2025, celebrating 10 years of Italian culture, food, and fun. This free, family-friendly festival, hosted by the Italian-American Civic League of U...
Festa Italia returns to Monterey, CA
The 92nd Annual Festa Italia returns to downtown Monterey this weekend, celebrating Italian culture and honoring the city’s fishing community with food, music, and traditions that date back more than nine decades. The free festival runs Friday through Sunday at Custom House Plaza in Monterey State Historic Park. The Festa Italia Foundation, a nonpr...
We the ItaliaNews: L'Italia in America. Episodio 30/2025
Bocelli, Vigiano, Stallone e Sorrentino: le sale cinematografiche statunitensi raccontano l'Itaila in America Con l'avvicinarsi del Columbus Day riprendono gli attacchi a Colombo Un nuovo inizio per Casa Italia a Chicago, in Illinois L'emigrazione degli scalpellini italiani nel Maine viene celebrata con una mostra fotografica a Portland New York...