The American Philosophical Society posthumously recognizes Italian Intellectual Domenico Cirillo as one of its earliest members
The American Philosophical Society (APS) has recently made a posthumous addition to its Membership rolls for the first time in its 280-year history. The APS has recognized the 1768 election of the Italian physician, entomologist, and botanist Domenico Maria Leone Cirillo, who was mistakenly recorded under the false name of "Dr. Famitz". The APS is...
Tom Fato Named Italian-American of the Year
Tom Fato spent more than three decades as an educator. After retiring from teaching, he jumped right into the automotive business. Throughout both careers, he remained someone dedicated to the Ohio Valley community. The Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival will honor Fato as its 2023 Italian-American of the Year, festival organizers announce...
Italian American Life in a Charming Little Town Called Westfield, NJ
While "Greetings From Italian America" often takes us to the far-flung corners of the country in search of the uniquely Italian American side of the United States, this time we're staying close to home in the gorgeous little town of Westfield, NJ. This hotbed of Italian culture is often noted for its perfect mix of suburban charm and urban creativi...
‘Jersey Italian Love Story’ Is a Funny and Salty New Read
For book lovers who want more than flowers or a box of chocolates this Valentine’s Day, Varina Palladino’s Jersey Italian Love Story is the perfect read. Author Terri-Lynne DeFino grew up in Wyckoff and made a name for herself among fantasy and romance readers. Now comes her old-fashioned yet thoroughly modern family dramedy, set in the fictional t...
Few People Know The Iconic Blessed Virgin Mary Statue In Maryland Was Actually Imported From Italy
There’s no shortage of landmarks in Maryland. From historic buildings, to forts, and more, the Old Line State is full of things to see (and do). The following landmark has been and iconic fixture in Maryland for decades, but not many people know that it was actually imported from Italy. Read on to learn more about this remarkable statue and conside...
Italian Immigrant Miners and the Rise of the Pepperoni Roll
Four million Italian immigrants arrived to America’s shores during the “Great Arrival” from 1880-1920, and they moved across the country in all directions to earn money for their families. Immigrants headed to New Orleans to work on sugar cane plantations, others stayed in NYC, filling factories and construction sites, many moved west to Cleveland,...
DAR at the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
We celebrated our ties of service and friendship today with a visit to the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. where we met with First Counselor Michela Carboniero and Education Office Director Maria Fusco to discuss the valuable contributions of Italians in the American Revolution and DAR’s official tour to Italy in November 2023. I am proud of my...
IAP 266: Warren J. Ciabattoni on Paesani of Interest Italian American Stories
We’re kicking off a new project at the Italian American Podcast as we set out to collect the unique oral histories of the many fascinating Italian Americans from around the nation who we encounter daily. This new initiative, called “Paesani of Interest: Italian American Stories,” kicks off this week with Warren Ciabattoni. Born in Birdsboro, Pennsy...
At the Italian Embassy in Washington the annual meeting of the Italy-US Council
The Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted the annual meeting of the Council for Italy-U.S. Relations in America, after a two-year interruption due to the pandemic. The Ambassador of Italy to the U.S., Mariangela Zappia received participants on the evening of Feb. 6 at Villa Firenze. In addition to the Ambassador, Assistant Secretary for Europe and...
Filitalia Foundation Capital Campaign
Personalized “Remembering A Loved One” tiles make great gifts. You can give a gift that will last years in the name of your spouse, family member, or yourself, or have your company sponsor a tile and show your support for the preservation of Italian and immigrant culture in Philadelphia. Sponsor a tile to honor your culture and have the engraved na...
UNICO to host artist and author Rosemary Connelly Feb. 16
Delaware artist and author Rosemary Connelly will give a presentation to the Delaware Chapter of UNICO, the largest Italian-American service organization in the U.S., from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, at St. Edmond Parish Hall, 409 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach. February is the month of Carnevale in Italy and around the world, so the topic o...
IAP 265: The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia with Special Guest H.E. Ambassador Andrea Canepari
From Rocky Balboa to Botticelli, the City of Brotherly Love is one of America’s proudest Italian American locales, and this week’s guest is just the person to tell us how it came to be. Andrea Canepari is an Italian diplomat currently serving at the Directorate General for Country Promotion of the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Rome. He wa...