Italy Celebrates 70 Years Since Its First Satellite Launch
On December 15, 1964, the first Italian satellite San Marco 1 was launched. For this reason, every December 16th, starting from 2021, the Italian National Space Day is celebrated. The Italian Space Agency would be established later, but in the 1950s, the Italian space industry was taking its first steps, primarily thanks to the efforts of engineer...
Joseph S. Bruno, new member of the Board of Directors of IAMDC
We are honored to announce that Joseph S. Bruno, C.P.A., entrepreneur and philanthropist, has joined the Board of Directors of the Italian American Museum of Washington DC (IAMDC). Joe is the President/CEO-Emeritus Building Hope, a nonprofit organization that supports the establishment and support of charter schools throughout out the United States...
Quality of life, Bergamo ranked first in the Sole 24 Ore newspaper's ranking
The thirty-fifth edition of Il Sole 24 Ore's Quality of Life survey, launched in 1990 to measure well-being levels in Italian territories, marks the victory of the province of Bergamo, which this year has displaced Trento in second place and Bolzano in third. Reggio Calabria, on the other hand, is in last place, with the bottom 25 positions all occ...
New location for the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia
We are pleased to announce that, effective in February, the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia will be moving to a new location within the city center. This is a significant change for our office and a step forward in our ongoing efforts to better serve our community. We would like to thank everyone who has endured the challenges of our cur...
Moving to Europe for health care was the best decision I ever made
In the spring of 2021, I noticed a new ache in my left hip. Being of a certain age, I didn’t think much of it and chalked it up to simply growing, ahem, older. I was 50. At my next physical I brought it up to my doctor who dismissed it and suggested yoga. So I took up yoga, but the pain was getting worse. I went back to the doctor who then suggeste...
Long Island Bishop Lawrence Provenzano to step down in 2026
Long Island Bishop Lawrence Provenzano, whose New York diocese includes the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens and the two suburban counties to the east, announced Dec. 10 he plans to step down in 2026 after 17 years as bishop. Provenzano was consecrated bishop in September 2009. He previously had served as a priest in the dioceses of Western Massachu...
The Best Italy Ski Resorts for a Taste of La Dolce Vita
When it comes to skiing in Europe, Italy offers a unique mix of style, substance, and scenery that is all-encompassing and alluring. Home to the vast ranges of the spellbinding Alps and the Dolomites—a UNESCO World Heritage site—Italy’s ski resorts are where alpine fairytales meet world-class adventure. And as the sun dips behind jagged peaks, turn...
“Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening” roadshow in Southwest USA
The new chapter of “Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening (BBWO)” 2025, one of the most important Italian wine events in the world, promoted by the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani, will present its 4th edition, on a new traveling format. In addition to the Grand Tasting at The Branch Park Pavilion in Austin, Texas, on March...
The many faces of Sciacca: tradition, art, and celebration
The origin of Sciacca’s name is uncertain, as historians have proposed various theories. However, it is commonly attributed to the Latin ex aqua (from water), referencing the town’s rich hydrothermal resources. These include sulfuric, saline-bromo-iodic, bicarbonate-alkaline, medium-mineral waters, and many other varieties. These waters are used fo...
The US States eager to embrace their Italian heritage this Christmas
States with strong Italian-American communities exhibit a heightened interest in visiting Italy’s historic landmarks, attending family gatherings, and experiencing traditional winter festivities. This study identifies the top US states most eager to journey to Italy in 2025, driven by heritage ties and the desire to enjoy the festive winter season...
Virgin Galactic Considers Launching From Italian Spaceport
Virgin Galactic is partnering with Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) to study whether it could launch from Grottaglie Spaceport in Puglia, Italy, Virgin CEO Michael Colglazier announced Thursday at the Italian Embassy. The aim is for the Grottaglie Spaceport to serve as a Mediterranean homebase for Virgin’s suborbital commercial and scientifi...
Italian Cookies, It’s a New Jersey Thing: The Best Italian Bakeries at the Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore, renowned for its sun-kissed beaches and vibrant boardwalks, also boasts a rich tapestry of culinary delights, particularly in the realm of Italian pastries. This coastal stretch is dotted with bakeries that have become institutions, each offering a unique slice of Italy’s sweet traditions. Aversa’s Italian Bakery in Brigantine sta...