Across the Great Atlantic: art of the Italian diaspora in the Americas of the 20th century begins this week in DC
The OAS AMA | Art Museum of the Americas, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Cultural Center, the Permanent Observer Mission of Italy to the Organization of American States, and the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington announce Across the Great Atlantic: Art of the Italian Diaspora in the Americas of the 20th Century. This exhibition fea...
UNICO Rehoboth hosts Italian movie night, Carnevale celebration
UNICO Rehoboth Area Chapter celebrates Italian heritage and culture with the annual Italian Movie Night each year in January. A segment from the “Don Matteo” series is shown, in Italian with English subtitles, while members enjoy food from Nicola Pizza, popcorn and other snacks. Proceeds from this event are used to prepare Easter baskets for childr...
D'Amore's brings a taste of Italy to Wall with toasts, espresso, sandwiches and more
Picture yourself sitting at a cafe in Italy on a warm sunny morning, sipping espresso and eating the freshest avocado toast you've ever tried. D'Amore's Caffe and Toast in Wall might not be able to fly you to Europe, but they certainly emulate the feeling of being there. Sam Bergeron and her husband, Travis Bergeron, opened D'Amore's in November wi...
Alto Bakery & Caffè in Warminster Latest Edition of Longstanding Italian Grocery Business
After 50 years of bringing authentic Italian groceries to Germantown, Doylestown, and Warminster, the owners of Altomonte’s Italian Market are expanding their operations once again with a new cafe and bakery, writes Michele Haddon for Bucks County Courier Times. Franca and Michael Grispino moved from Italy to Philadelphia where they opened Mike’s...
Livoti's Old World Market Opening In Brick Township, NJ
Livoti's Old World Market said it will open its newest store in Brick Township on Thursday, Mar. 7. The store will be located in the Laurel Square shopping plaza on Route 88. This will be the fifth market for Livoti's, which started in 2010 with its first store in Aberdeen. The other three markets are in Monmouth County in Freehold, Marlboro, and M...
Philly is planning an expanded 'Rocky' festival to drive global tourism
Devoted fans of the "Rocky" franchise stunned Philadelphia planners in December when the city held its first Rocky Day outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Sylvester Stallone, the writer and star of the classic films, was greeted by.thousands of people – including some from distant countries – who had come to celebrate boxing's greatest fictiona...
Memorial Mass for Father Lydio Tomasi Celebrated at Holy Rosary Church
A memorial Mass for Lydio Francesco Tomasi was celebrated by Fr. Walter Tonelotto and Reverend Thabang Nkadimeng at Holy Rosary Church on February 17, 2024. Francesco Isgro, President of CISC Italian American Museum of Washington DC gave the eulogy. Maria Marigliano and the Holy Rosary Church Choir provided the music. In Memoriam: Fr. Lydio Frances...
Italian American Toddler Goes Viral With Spot-on Jersey Accent
Gia, an Italian American toddler from New Jersey, has become social media’s latest star, gathering millions of likes and views with her unmistakable East Coast accent. The newfound fame is all thanks to Gia’s Aunt Christina. “My niece has an accent, so I’m going to say words without an accent to show you all,” Christina said, holding Gia in her arm...
Livoti's Old World Market Opening In Brick Township
Livoti's Old World Market said it will open its newest store in Brick Township on Thursday, Mar. 7. The store will be located in the Laurel Square shopping plaza on Route 88. This will be the fifth market for Livoti's, which started in 2010 with its first store in Aberdeen. The other three markets are in Monmouth County in Freehold, Marlboro, and M...
Italians in America – Our Immigrant Stories: How Amato Berardi went from a Philly pizza shop to the Italian Parliament
It took Uncle Luigi Berardi 13 years and a lot of hard work to secure a bond and file a petition for his brother’s family to come to America, but on May 11, 1970, Amato Libero Berardi, his parents Ferdinando and Carmela, and brothers Ferdinando, Salvatore and Fausto, moved from their farmland home in Longano, Molise, Italy, and settled in Philadelp...
Open House Party for Filitalia South Philly
Saturday, February 24 · 5 - 9pm EST. 2115 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA. Come join us at our Open House Party for Filitalia South Philly! We're excited to welcome you to our new home at 2115 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA. It's going to be an awesome event filled with fun, food, and good company. Explore our vibrant culture, indulge in a d...
The Remembering Jamie Foundation announces its 24th Annual Italian Dinner Night
The Remembering Jamie Foundation is set to host its 24th Annual Italian Dinner Night on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Egg Harbor Township. This cherished event honors the memory of Jamie Crescenzo, who tragically passed away in a car accident on Feb. 18, 2000, at the age of 20. A graduate of Egg Harbor Township High Schoo...