Aielli in Abruzzo connects with Philadelphia through art
Aielli, a town in the Marsica region, in the province of L'Aquila, is emerging as a prominent cultural hub thanks to its innovative spirit and the growing fame of "Borgo Universo." This nickname is the result of initiatives undertaken since 2017, aimed at combating depopulation and promoting tourism in the area. A recent initiative that highlights...
Buon Viaggio - Wayne Valley Students are Heading to Italy
This school year, Wayne Valley’s Italian Class is crossing into uncharted territory: a school field trip to Italy. Over the week-long spring break in April, Wayne Valley Italian professor Tess Iannacco and 18 students from her Italian classes will be embarking on a journey to several cities in Italy, with three students' families joining them. Alt...
‘Incredible food’: Celebrity chef, local meat market teaming up at Easton Public Market
Nearly a month after a beloved butcher shop closed its stand at the Easton Public Market, a new culinary experience – blending old-world butchery with modern Italian flavors – has been announced for the downtown Easton venue. Mangia Carne, a premium Italian eatery and butcher shop offering high-quality meats, artisan sandwiches, freshly prepared fo...
Sons and Daughters of Italy continues to put community, and its members, first
The Sons and Daughters of Italy Giosue Carducci Lodge #146 in Lock Haven has continued to put its ever expanding membership and the community it resides in, first with everything it does. As it stands, the lodge — located at 1 N. Henderson St., Lock Haven — has 2,785 members. Lodge President Dan Vilello believes they’ll be able to surpass 3,000 in...
Italian American John Giordano Sworn In As 64th U.S. Attorney For District Of New Jersey
A native of Burlington County, Mr. Giordano brings a depth of high-level experience from both the public and private sectors. His career includes extensive work within the Department of Justice as Counselor to the Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, and as a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the...
New horizons of classical music at the Embassy of Italy in Washington
The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, inaugurated last night at the Embassy a series of four evenings dedicated to Italian music in Washington, in collaboration with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Gianandrea Noseda. Composer Nicola Campogrande, publishe...
Alessio’s to Open Casa Italia Gourmet Market in Hoboken
If you live in Hoboken and Jersey City, you’ve likely heard of Alessio’s. Founded by Luca Infantino, the cafe made its debut in the Mile Square in 2020 and has quickly become a local favorite for Italian eats and goodies. In recent years, the brand has expanded to three locations in Hoboken and Jersey City — and we recently found out about Luca’s n...
Champions of innovation between Sport and Made in Italy
When: Friday, March 21 from 5 to 7pm EDT - Where: Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, 1818 Market Street Floor 9, Suite 910 Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States The Milan-Cortina 2026 International Roadshow has begun! For this occasion, the Consulate is pleased to present the video-project “Champions of innovation between sport and Made in...
New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission Presents "Jazz Italian Style" Spring Conference 2025 An Educational Journey into the Italian Influence on Jazz
Saturday, March 22, 2025. 8:30am Registration and Continental Breakfast & (Lunch Included). Rutgers College Avenue Student Center, College Ave Student Center 126 College Avenue New Brunswick, NJ. Free tickets are available now! For more information and to reserve your spot, visit https://bit.ly/42pZSAN The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (N...
History unwrapped: ‘Philadelphia Sandwiches’ goes behind the scenes of a local saga
It takes a true food historian who’s passionate about his subject to wade into the world of Philadelphia sandwich history. Fortunately for readers, Philadelphia-area author Mike Madaio is the writer for the job. His new book, “A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches,” ventures with authority into the sandwich saga, and unwraps some tasty slices of his...
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...