Carlo Ancelotti, the most successful soccer coach in the world
Now it's official: "The greatest national team in the history of soccer will now be led by the most victorious coach in the world." With this announcement, the Brazilian Football Federation has confirmed Italian Carlo Ancelotti's appointment as head coach of the Brazilian national team. Ancelotti will lead Brazil until the 2026 World Cup. "Bringing...
Sebastian Maniscalco to bring back-to-back comedy shows to Mohegan Sun this fall
In August 2017, actor and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco brought back-to-back comedy shows to the Mohegan Sun Arena. This fall, he's doing it again. On Sept. 12 and 13, Maniscalco will take his "It Ain't Right" tour to the Mohegan Sun Arena (CT), the comedian announced in a Facebook post on Monday. Maniscalco started his "It Ain't Right" tour in...
Pope Leo’s New Orleans Italian Ancestry
Much is being written and on TV about Pope Leo's connection to New Orleans. Little is being noted that one of his maternal great-great-grandfathers, Giacomo Martino, was born in 1806 in San Remo Italy. Louisiana-Italians are celebrating this connection to the Vatican. Giacomo Martino’s name became Jacques Martinez in the 1820s after he arrived i...
NIAF Announces Italian Business Leader John Elkann to Receive Special Achievement Award
The National Italian American Foundation is pleased to announce that John Elkann, Chief Executive Officer of Exor N.V., Chairman of Ferrari N.V., and Chairman of Stellantis N.V. will be honored at NIAF's 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Elkann joins world-renowned tenor maestro Andrea Bocelli, who was previously announced as the...
St. Philip Neri Italian Festival Returns May 15–17 with Food, Music, and Community Spirit
The St. Philip Neri Italian Festival will return for its 2025 celebration from May 15 to 17 in Fort Mill, SC, featuring a packed schedule of entertainment, artisan vendors, and traditional Italian fare. The event takes place at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and is open to the community. Spanning three days, the festival will include live performa...
Minister Tajani signs decree exempting US, G7, and NATO citizens from fingerprint requirement for certain national visas
Since January this year, Italy has extended the requirement to collect biometric data to include long-stay visa applications, in line with efforts to strengthen both its migration system and the security of Italy and the Schengen area. However, this requirement is not intended to place a burden on allied countries – particularly G7 members – or on...
Dolce Vita Celebrates 15 Years of Sweet Success in Mesa
Dolce Vita is marking its milestone anniversary with a lemon-themed celebration on May 15. Capturing the bright and refreshing spirit of spring, the locally owned shop invites the community to join in the festivities from 12 to 7 p.m. and enjoy a complimentary scoop of its house-made lemon or stracciatella gelato. For an extra layer of excitement,...
City of McAlester hosts 53rd Annual Italian Festival
The City of McAlester hosted the 53rd annual Italian Festival at the Southeast Expo Center last weekend. The event, held since 1971, celebrates the heritage of Italian immigrants who settled in southeastern Oklahoma during its coal-mining era in the 1870s. The Festival featured everything from car shows to carnival rides and contests, as well as t...
Italian Club will honor five at its Diamond Jubilee Anniversary in June
Members of the Italian Club of Staten Island Foundation are formulating plans for their 75th Diamond Anniversary Gala Saturday, June 7 at 7 p.m. in LiGreci’s Staaten. To be honored for their commitment to The Italian Club and to the community, are Michael Assenza, Dr. Anthony Carter, Maria Romania Lindh, Daniel Macri and Anthony Maniscalco. Serving...
Alessandro Volta and how Electricity Found its Spark
No invention attracted and frightened humanity as much as electricity, and one of its earlier fathers, the Italian Alessandro Volta — whose invention of the electric battery in 1800 marked a turning point in the history of science and technology — would certainly agree. Born in Como in 1745, Volta was a physicist with an interest in electricity,...
Italian bakery Rosetta x Best Buddies set to open in Bethesda later this year
Rosetta x Best Buddies, an Italian bakery that plans to employ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is set to open in downtown Bethesda later this year, according to a press release from the business. Rosetta x Best Buddies will open in the former space of Pitango Gelato & Coffee at 4901 Fairmont Ave. in Bethesda’s Woodmont Tria...
47% of Travelers Are Prioritizing Authentic Local Cuisine This Year—Here’s the Top Foodie City to Visit
Everyone’s idea of a dream vacation differs. The best destination for you will depend on your preferences for activities, scenery and weather, among other things. Maybe you prefer a beach vacation over a visit to a bustling city. One thing everybody loves to do on vacation, though, is eat. In fact, Airbnb’s recent report on summer travel trends say...