The new Italian Ambassador to the United States, Marco Peronaci, presented his credentials to President Trump
Marco Peronaci, the new Ambassador of Italy to the US, was received today at the White House by President Donald J. Trump, to whom he presented his Letters of Credence. “The warm welcome extended to me by President Trump, and the speed with which he allowed me to present my credentials - just a few days after my arrival in Washington - are the best...
La Festa Italiana Car Show | Washington Avenue, Scranton
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | Set-Up: 12:00 PM | Show Hours: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The La Festa Italiana Car Show rolls into Washington Avenue in Scranton showcasing an impressive lineup of imported, European, and Italian sports cars, Vespas, motorcycles, and Corvettes—both new and vintage. Set-up begins at noon, with the show open to the public from 1:...
Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce appoints Francene Pisano as new president
The Board of Directors of the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Francene Pisano as the Chamber’s new president on Wednesday. Pisano will begin her new role at the end of August, according to a news release issued by Chamber of Commerce board Chairman Neil King. The release describes Pisano as “a seasoned business leade...
DiLiberto Reappointed Delaware Italian Commission Chairman
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has reappointed Atty. Richard A. DiLiberto, Jr. chairman of the Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture, for a three-year term, effective April 29. Mr. DiLiberto has served as chairman since being first appointed by Gov. Ruth Ann Minner in 2006 and has been reappointed by Gov. Jack Markell, Gov. John Carney...
Tajani in Washington: support for a "strong message" to Putin and accelerated negotiations on tariffs
The situation in Ukraine, with the need to continue to support Kiev and send a "strong message" to Russia to convince Vladimir Putin to sit at the peace negotiating table, and the complicated issue of tariffs, on which negotiations must be "accelerated" to achieve a "win-win solution." These are the main issues discussed by the Foreign Minister, An...
Dr. Steven Mancini, Honorary Consul of Italy, Opens Door to New Office in Downtown Pittsburgh
Dr. Steven Mancini, the newly appointed Honorary Consul of Italy in Pittsburgh (Consolato Onorario d’Italia a Pittsburgh), recently hosted a grand opening ceremony in celebration of his new Italian Consular Office in downtown Pittsburgh. Located at 304 Ross Street, Room 401, the office will serve as a welcome resource for Italian nationals and Ita...
Congressional Fellowship 2025 Applications Open
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Congressional Fellowship Program places outstanding Italian American college students and recent graduates in offices of members and associates of the Italian American Congressional Delegation (IACD) to educate and support the next generation of Italian American leadership. Apply today here.Upon accep...
Following in father’s footsteps, brothers rely on Italian materials at their shoe shops
Italy is fundamental in two ways in the businesses run by Dan Pisano (Pisano Riding Boot Repair in Kimberton, Pa.) and his brother Michael Pisano (Pisano and Son Shoe Repair in Malvern, Pa.). The first is their heritage: They learned the trade from their father Dominic, an immigrant from Naples. The second is their supplies: They use high-quality l...
Inside the estate sale of ‘a very South Philly Italian grandma’
The living room at 1637 West Ritner St. looks almost exactly as it did 50 years ago, including the pink velvet couch (perfectly preserved under custom-made clear vinyl), the burgundy wall-to-wall carpet, and the tension rod lamp with its metal winged mermaids holding light bulbs aloft. It’s a regular South Philly rowhouse, packed with well-loved, w...
Italy names Marco Peronaci as next Ambassador to the United States
The Italian government has tapped veteran diplomat Marco Peronaci to serve as the country's next ambassador to the United States. Currently Italy’s Permanent Representative to NATO in Brussels, Peronaci will relocate to Washington at a pivotal moment for transatlantic relations. He will take over from Mariangela Zappia, who is set to conclude her t...
American Airlines launches new direct flight from Milan to Philadelphia
The Consul General of Italy in Philadelphia Cristiana Mele participated yesterday in the inauguration of the direct flight Philadelphia – Milan, operated by American Airlines. Another important connection that will further strengthen economic relations and cultural ties with Italy: Milan, the capital of Fashion and the gate to our beautiful lakes,...
United Airlines launches new non-stop Venice-Washington DC flight
United Airlines yesterday inaugurated its new daily non-stop flight between Venice’s Marco Polo Airport and its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport. United is the only airline offering a direct flight from Venice to Washington, D.C. The airline has also extended its seasonal Venice–New York/Newark service into the winter season and start...