Join the The Italian Choir of Washington D.C. for Adults
We're excited to announce that the Italian Choir of Washington D.C. is about to begin, and spots are filling up quickly! If you have a passion for Italian music and enjoy singing, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other enthusiasts while developing your vocal skills. Starting Monday, March 10th, this 10-week choir will bring together...
St. Vincent de Paul, one of the city’s oldest Catholic churches, to merge with St. Leo’s in July
St. Vincent de Paul Church, a familiar downtown landmark and one of the city’s oldest Catholic churches, will no longer house a parish as of July 1 but will continue as an additional worship site, according to the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Archbishop William E. Lori said in a decree issued over the weekend that the archdiocese is moving forward wit...
Passalinqua's Pizzeria moved across the city. What's changed besides the address
When you walk into Passalinqua's new location at 3515 McClelland Ave., you're as likely to find the owners bickering as making Italian food. And sometimes they'll be doing both. "We chose Matt (Passalinqua)'s name for the restaurant because it sounded more Italian," said T.j. Abraham, who laughed about his own Lebanese heritage. "We didn't know if...
Folsom Italian Festival to hold celebration of Italian American heritage
Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco and Delaware Valley will host an Italian Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at Folsom Fire Company, 411 Sutton Ave., Ridley Township. The afternoon of Italian-American cultural fun will feature Italian foods and desserts, wine, craft vendors and music. Admission is free. Proceeds from the event wil...
Donizetti and Dinner Event Promises the Best of Italian Opera and Cuisine
Opera Magnifico invites guests to enjoy delicious cuisine amid the ambiance of beautiful music at their Donizetti and Dinner event on February 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Cafe Azzurro, 141 Main Street in Peapack, NJ. Tickets include a five-course meal and a complimentary champagne toast while listening to hits from beloved Italian opera composer, Gaetan...
New Erie restaurant A. Francisco's offers gourmet pizzas, Italian-style tapas
Carpenter-turned-restaurateur Antonio Milone, 42, opened his high-end pizzeria and tapas restaurant A. Francisco's on Jan. 10. "The menu is based on a sharing concept," Milone said of his establishment at 1201 State St. "It's for dining slowly, and appreciating the natural and organic ingredients, sustainably produced 'friendly' wines made by small...
Italian American One Voice Coalition Slams Candidate Romi Herrera for Mob-Inspired Stereotypes
The Italian American One Voice Coalition is calling out New Jersey Assembly candidate Romi Herrera for using offensive Mafia-related stereotypes in his latest campaign statement. Herrera maligns certain individuals as those “…who follow the lead of old white Italian men….” and for “…kissing the ring…” - a phrase unmistakably linked to the portrayal...
Italians in America – Our Immigrant Stories: Newark restaurateurs owe their success to two things – perseverance and a food critic
Giuseppe Martuscelli immigrated to America from Santa Maria di Castellabate in 1967. Once here he began work as a cook. On weekends, in the little spare time he had, he would attend the dance-hall get-togethers in South Philadelphia. It was there that he met Anna, also an immigrant from the Salerno area, in Castel San Giorgio. They married in 1973...
Baltimore's Little Italy Enhances Safety with New Surveillance Network and Lighting Upgrades
To escalate safety and security within Baltimore's Little Italy, neighborhood leaders have heralded the inception of a new network of surveillance cameras. According to WMAR2 News, these cameras have been strategically mounted and linked to a centralized hub, designed to be easily accessible to local law enforcement and the community to bolster the...
Andrea Bocelli named first honoree for NIAF's 50th Anniversary Gala celebration
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will commemorate its 50th Anniversary with a landmark Gala celebration on Saturday, October 18, 2025, marking its return to the historic Washington Hilton Hotel at 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, where the organization has hosted many of its most memorable celebrations. This black-tie event will honor di...
Apply Now: Brian Piccolo Award for South Plainfield Athletes
Unico chapters around the country are proud to be associated with perpetuating the name of Brian Piccolo. His personal battle has been an inspiration to countless people determined to achieve their goal. The Plainfields’ Chapter of UNICO National is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the 50th Annual Brian Piccolo Award. UNICO...
UNICO Rehoboth Area Chapter welcomes the return of ‘Opera at the Beach’
“Opera at the Beach,” sponsored by UNICO Delaware – Rehoboth Area Chapter, returns on March 15. This outstanding event was begun in 2015, featuring professional artists from the Wilmington area. Since 2016, mezzo soprano Andrea Arena has delighted audiences throughout Delaware with her sensational voice and charm. Accompanied by various tenors incl...