Rulli greets Italian Prime Minister
U.S. Rep. Mike Rulli, R-Salem, welcomed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to President Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday. As the newly appointed co-chair of the bipartisan Italian-American Congressional Delegation, Rulli said he has a strong focus on deepening the bond between the nations. Meloni, Italy’s first female prime minister, has been...
This head coach was on the hot seat. Now he's one win away from the Super Bowl
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has the best winning percentage of any coach in franchise history (.702). He's led the Eagles to the playoffs in each of his four seasons, including a Super Bowl appearance in his second. And now, Sirianni has Philadelphia on the doorstep of a second Super Bowl berth, something no other coach in the team...
Exploring Umbria through Sips of Wine and a Charming Book
If you want to experience and learn about the Italian region of Umbria, take a sip and turn the page. We did. We had the pleasure of attending a unique book launch for Tiny Tales of Umbria: Madrevite's Storybook. This original project, written by the author and illustrator, Marisa Finetti, Decanter magazine contributor, in conjunction with Nicola...
Prickly pears: a resilient answer to Southern Italy's agricultural crisis
Southern Italy, particularly the regions of Puglia and Sicily, is grappling with a mounting agricultural crisis. Recurring droughts, rising temperatures, and diseases such as xylella fastidiosa have ravaged traditional crops like olives, grapes, and citrus fruits. The situation has reached such extremes that cities like Agrigento — which is this ye...
The History of Ferrara Candy Company
There is a great deal of things in America that are awesome…and most of those awesome things come from Chicago. Finding out a lot of the iconic candies like Lemonheads, Nerds, Laffy Taffy, and Jelly Belly to name a few, have their roots right here in Chicago. That sample batch of candies come the Ferrara Candy Company – whose called Chicago home si...
Italy’s most underrated city just as good as Rome and Florence but without the crowds
Italy is full of beautiful cities, but visitors to the southern European country only ever seem to visit its most popular areas, namely Rome, Florence and Pisa. But, found in the Basilicata region of southern Italy lies Matera - which has been described as one of the most authentic cities to visit. The city is full of unusual places to discover, a...
Italians in America – Our Immigrant Stories: Former county commissioner touts conservative values of faith and family (and food)
Joe Gale is a great example of the fire, heart and independence borne from our Italian blood. His mom Roseanne Tramo Gale’s grandparents, the Testas and Bonannos, emigrated to the United States from Sicily, and settled in South Philadelphia. The Tramos’ son, Carmen “Charles” Tramo, moved to Overbrook with his wife Marie where they kept their tradit...
Renting a Villa in Italy May be More Realistic Than You Think. Here’s What to Know.
You’ve probably daydreamed at some point about staying in a villa in the bucolic countryside or on the shores of a grand lake — after all, who hasn’t? If it seems like a fantasy, it may be more achievable than you think. The Encyclopedia Treccani defines a villa as a “residence, usually elegant and with a park or garden, situated either in the coun...
Leo’s Grandevous Italian Restaurant: One of Hoboken’s Oldest Local Eateries
Leo’s Grandevous Italian Restaurant, located on the corner of 2nd and Grand Streets, has been at the heart of Hoboken for 85 years. With a history as rich and enchanting as the Italian food served every day, this mainstay attracts hundreds of people each year and has stood the test of time. Leo’s is Hoboken’s oldest, family-owned restaurant and has...
This peaceful Italian mountain town is just one hour from Venice – but completely crowd-free
Venice is gorgeous. The problem is everyone else in the world seems to think so too. In recent years, its issues with overtourism have become so desperate that it has introduced an entrance fee for day trippers in an effort to reduce visitor numbers. So a day or two of complete contrast – a trip to a tranquil, traditional Italian town stuffed with...
An Italian Box-Office Sensation Comes to U.S. in New Trailer for There’s Still Tomorrow
A massive box-office sensation in Italy, where it’s among the country’s top 10 highest-grossers of all-time, Paola Cortellesi’s black-and-white drama There’s Still Tomorrow is, remarkably, the director’s first feature. After racking up six David di Donatello Awards, the post-war drama will arrive on March 7 in the United States from Greenwich Enter...
How To Navigate A Menu In Italy Like A True Italian
During my junior year of college, I studied abroad in Siena, Italy. The apartment I shared with my roommate was located on the floor above a restaurant. While two college students on a budget certainly weren't eating out at restaurants every night, we didn't have to go far when we dined out. The first time we ventured downstairs for dinner, I remem...