Remembering Mike DiPietro
When a Kennett Square resident turned 100 in November 2013, an outpouring of birthday wishes came from around the world, even from the White House. On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Michele “Mike” DiPietro, a congenial, good-humored man who charmed everyone he met, passed away at the age of 101 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. Read mor...
Ol' blue eyes fundraiser at community arts center
May 16, 2015 - Saturday 8:00 PM - 11:00 PMCommunity Arts Center - 414 Plush Mill RoadWallingford, Pennsylvania 19086 Ol' Blue Eyes, an art happening to celebrate Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday, his music, the color blue and the foods he loved, takes place on May 16th at Community Arts Center, 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, as a spring...
After Pope Francis' Visit to the United States - A Panel Discussion
US-Italy Global Affairs ForumWednesday, September 30, 2015, 5:00PM-6:30PMJohns Hopkins University / School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)Room 500, Bernstein-Offit Building1717 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036 The head of a soft (super) power will have just left the United States. How have US and European reporters perceive...
Unlocking Giorgio Morandi's Mysteries: A Personal Perspective
The Italian Cultural Institute in Washington DC and the Embassy of Italy welcome Laura Mattioli, the founder/president of the Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA) in New York City, where the exhibition dedicated to Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964), which is currently on view through June 25th. Mattioli's father was one of Morandi's principal co...
Enzo Centofanti si é spento all'ospedale di Filadelfia
Enzo Centofanti: 1923-2013 - Alle 3.30 di lunedí 22 aprile, si é spento all'ospedale di Filadelfia Enzo Centofanti, per causa di arresto cardiaco. Doveva compiere 90 anni.
Personality Profile: Tony Ceoffe
Tony Ceoffe, lifelong Lawrenceville resident and community activist, is hoping to make an impact on public service beyond his years of volunteer work in local neighborhoods, and recently decided to campaign full-time for City Council District 7. The seat became vacant when Patrick Dowd resigned last month. A special election will be h...
Clearfield's Sons of Italy mark 100 years
By Wendy Lynn Brion Tomorrow an important part of Clearfield society will be celebrating 100 years when the Due Palme Sons of Italy No. 189, located Daisy Street, marks this special occasion.According to information provided to The Progress, the first Order of Sons of Italy was formed in New York City in 1905 with the purpose of helping Italian im...
Laudomia Bonanni approda a Washington all’Istituto italiano di Cultura con The Reprisal
Nell'Anno della Cultura Italiana negli Stati Uniti, Laudomia Bonanni (L'Aquila, 8 dicembre 1907- Roma, 21 febbraio 2002) approda in America, come avrebbe davvero meritato in vita, cominciando il suo viaggio da Washington, dalla capitale. La vita e le opere della scrittrice aquilana, tra i grandi del Novecento, il 30 settembre 2013, alle or...
Little Italy: perfect Baltimore
By Ray Alcaraz Over the past several months, Little Italy has been in the news quite a bit. Most of the items, it seems, have been related to incidents of crime, including a violent beating and robbing of a restaurant employee. Other items have been written on opinion pages regarding Little Italy's future or how it must change to remain r...
Free Expo Italiana Showcases Tastes, Sounds & Products
by Janet Staihar To celebrate its 40th birthday, the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is bringing back the popular Expo Italiana. On Saturday, October 17, Expo Italiana will showcase Italian food and specialties, wine, fashion and culture, as part of the foundation's 40th Anniversary Awards Gala weekend. Mark your calen...
Madonnari Arts Fest chalks up success
2nd annual Madonnari Arts Festival, September 29 - October 2, 2016! Complete collection of artwork images appears on Madonnari Arts Fest facebook page. To read press stories visit www.littleitalymadonnari.com. The chalk art is fading on the streets of Little Italy, but the spirit and energy of the first Madonnari Arts F...
Rehoboth UNICO chapter inducts new members
UNICO National, established in 1922, the largest Italian-American organization in the United States, inducted new members into its Rehoboth Beach chapter Oct. 10 at The Glade Clubhouse near Rehoboth Beach. Anthony Mazzarelli, Antonietta Flocco and George Meringolo were sworn in and pledged to serve their nation and community, and to support ev...