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The FIERI Scholarship Fund was established in 1985 to enable gifted students of Italian American origin to pursue their educational goals. For more than three decades, the Fund has offered scholarships to a number of talented young men and women. This year, the Fund will offer multiple scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to help defray the...

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Enzo Tribo, the founder of Enzo’s and CarmelCorn, died leaving a lasting legacy in the Chicago Heights community. Known for his Italian beef and caramel corn, Tribo’s business was a staple in the city and one of the last remaining landmarks in its once-vibrant downtown before closing last year. His death was announced Sunday on the store’s Facebook...

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Orria in Cilento is the place where art, history and nature create a unique ensemble. Located in the beautiful Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, Orria is made up of a historic center, the hamlet of Piano Vetrale and the Casino Lebano quarter. From the moment you arrive, you will be greeted by brooms and olive trees, aromatic plants...

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“Wait until it’s wet.” When Mario Andretti joined Formula 1, his competitors couldn’t believe that this former oval racer would be able to transfer his skillset to a wet race track — after all, oval racing is too dangerous under wet conditions. But the Italian-American racer had a trick up his sleeve, one that practically guaranteed him success on...

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Rome is to celebrate Caravaggio on the occasion of this year's Roman Catholic Jubilee Holy Year with the biggest ever show on the iconic artist at Palazzo Barberini from March 7 to July 6. Enriched by paintings that are rarely visible to the public or exhibited in Italy for the first time and by loans of exceptional importance, 'Caravaggio 2025' is...

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Krispy Sicilian Foods opened at 650 Middle Turnpike (Route 44) on Thursday, Jan. 9. The restaurant is about a mile away from UConn near the Route 195 intersection. Owner Kristin Pinkston created the cozy restaurant with an extensive menu of authentic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. "We take pride in serving delic...

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So you’re planning to visit Amalfi. Here are the top tourist faux pas on Amalfi and how to avoid them for a fun and beautiful trip to the Amalfi Coast. Amalfi is an iconic Italian destination that draws visitors from around the globe, all eager to soak in its celebrated views and vibrant culture. However, the Amalfi Coast’s beauty and popularity co...

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A few years ago, Penn Italian-language lecturer Julia Heim began to notice a “huge disconnect” between the representation of Italian life in primary textbooks and the “actual, real lived experience in Italy.” The textbooks were very homogenous, leaving out the experiences and lives of underrepresented Italians. In response, Heim found themself crea...

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Venice, Italy is a destination for travelers around the world who want to experience the ‘Floating City’ firsthand. Comprised of roughly 160 square miles, the city takes about an hour to walk around and longer if walking the nearly 12 miles of canals, bridges, and pathways that connect its buildings and neighborhoods. A bustling arts and food scene...

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Italian pasta manufacturer Il Pastaio will open its first manufacturing facility in North America in Pennsylvania. The company will construct a 71,300-sq.-ft. facility at the Great Stream Commons business park in Gregg Township. This investment will expand the company’s manufacturing capabilities along with its presence in the United States. Il Pas...

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Rena Buhr was just three years old when her father, Willman King, suffered a massive heart attack "and was told he'd never work another day in his life," she recalled recently, adding that the trauma of that experience affected her father's health irreparably in the years that followed. Though he survived for another 17 years, dying in December 198...

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Over the six years Stuart Caravello has spent with Columbian Club Charitable Foundation, the organization doubled the amount of money given to each academic scholarship recipient. Being part of the foundation’s scholarship program is the thing Caravello will miss most now that his time as foundation trustee and chairman has come to an end. “It’s bi...

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