Hyper transfer: the future of mobility begins in Veneto
Traveling from Venice to Milan in 15 minutes, or from Venice to Rome in 30. It sounds impossible—especially if you imagine doing it inside a magnetically levitating capsule that produces no pollution and consumes less energy than it generates. Yet this could become reality in just a few years. The project is called Hyper Transfer, a Made-in-Italy t...
Summer 2025 tourism forecast: foreign visitors outnumber Italians for the first time
The summer forecast is looking good: between June and August, official accommodation facilities are expecting around 211.2 million tourist overnight stays, a 1% increase compared to summer 2024. It’s not the boom of a few years ago, but Italian tourism—despite challenges tied to the macroeconomic climate and competition from low-cost destinations—c...
Andiamo a Fare Shopping con Mariiii
Introduce your child to the exciting world of languages and financial literacy with Bilingual Adventures: Learning Italian and Money Skills. This unique children's book combines the magic of storytelling with practical lessons in both Italian and money management, providing a fun and educational experience for young readers. Join our charming chara...
"Come Home to Calabria" Event Celebrates Italian Heritage and Honors Calabrian Roots
The Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch - New Jersey, the oldest Italian American Mutual Aid Society in the US, hosted a special cultural event in partnership with Mary Mazza, founder of “San Pietro Apostolo – Come Home to Calabria.” The event, titled “Come Home to Calabria,” was a heartfelt tribute to the enduring legacy of Southern Ital...
Welcome to the Foundation for Innovation and Excellence in Italian Teaching
We’re excited to share some news: the Foundation for Innovation and Excellence in Italian Teaching (FIEIT) is officially up and running. FIEIT was created to support and grow Italian language education. Our goal is to provide teachers with useful tools and training and ensure that students—no matter their background—have access to strong Italian la...
Preparations underway for St. Anthony’s Italian Feast Days
A decades-long tradition is returning once again to Little Italy in Endicott, NY. Preparations for this year’s St. Anthony’s Italian Feast Days are underway in Little Italy. Even though most of the work comes a week before the festival, event organizers start making reservations for the equipment in Jan. “This last week just seeing everything show...
A Little Fellow Doc Premieres in its hometown: San Francisco
A Little Fellow: The Legacy of A.P. Giannini made its San Francisco premiere at the historic Cowell Theater on June 2, drawing a full house and a 2 minutes heartfelt applause. The documentary, which tells the story of A.P. Giannini, a visionary Italian American who founded the Bank of America and revolutionized modern banking, was met with a standi...
Kansas City Royals are calling up top prospect Jac Caglianone
The wait is over. Jac Caglianone is headed to Kauffman Stadium. On Sunday, the Kansas City Royals promoted Caglianone from Triple-A Omaha after a torrid start in the minor leagues. The Kansas City Star confirmed the news Sunday evening. Caglianone showcased his elite power across two different levels, beginning with Double-A. In 38 games with Nort...
Toward a stronger Italy-US agri-food alliance
On Monday, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins landed in Rome with a mission: to expand access to American agricultural products in Italy and, by extension, in the broader European Union market. Her visit aimed to tighten bilateral sectoral cooperation and urge UN agencies based in Rome to prioritise American interests, cut operational costs...
Alaska Airlines to launch Rome flights, new flagship international experience
Pacific Northwest, say "Ciao, Italy." Alaska Airlines just announced it will launch the region's first nonstop flights to Rome starting next spring. And the news is much bigger than a new link between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO), which will take flight in May 2026. This new flight wi...
From volcanic winemaking to lemon-scented hikes: Travel to these winning Italian villages
Italy's countryside is peppered with villages rich in architectural marvels, gastronomic delights and arcane cultural traditions. Each year, these little-known treasures compete for national recognition through ‘Borgo dei Borghi’ (Village of Villages), a beloved television contest that has become a cultural phenomenon. Organised by RAI, Italy's nat...
North Italian Club Celebrates 100 Years
The North Italian club celebrated its 100th Anniversary on Sunday May 4, 2025 at the St. Adelbert Hall in Berea, attended by 255 happy members and guests. A delicious dinner was served, following appetizers, an opening prayer given by member Frank Pocci, and a toast made by the Event Chairman Joe Lucchese, whose many efforts made for a beautiful ev...