Italian immigrant tailor, 90, to dress Vance at inauguration
A 90-year-old Italian immigrant tailor will dress Vice President J.D. Vance for Donald Trump's second inauguration as American president on Monday. The suits, shirts and ties to be worn by Vance at the inauguration ceremonies were hand-made in the Cincinatti shop founded by Romualdo Pelli, who immigrated from Italy in the 1960s. Vance has been a lo...
Italian researchers discover new gene mutation linked to Alzheimer's disease
Italian researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of Alzheimer's disease, identifying a new gene mutation linked to the onset of the condition. The gene, named GRIN2C, has been found to play a significant role in the development of Alzheimer's, offering new insights into the genetic factors contributing to the disease. This disc...
Sale of Punta Pennata Island in Campania: locals protest sale of historical and ecological gem
The small island of Punta Pennata, located in the Gulf of Naples near Bacoli, is up for sale through a Sotheby’s auction. This picturesque island, steeped in history and myth, has become a unique real estate opportunity for those seeking a slice of paradise. The sale includes not just the land but also the possibility of restoring its ancient struc...
Eataly Chicago Launches Alpina: A Winter Pop-Up Experience
This January, Eataly will launch a new pop-up experience: ALPINA. Named after the landscape of the Italian Alps, this limited-time-only experience will run through March 2025 – providing a taste of the après-ski lifestyle without ever having to hop on a plane. With an immersive design inspired by the baita, or mountain cabins, that can be found sca...
1 euro houses in Italy: the villages still in the spotlight in 2025
The interest in one-euro homes remained high in Italy throughout 2024 and is now continuing into 2025. Many small Italian villages are using this initiative to achieve two goals: securing abandoned properties in historic centres and simultaneously repopulating these areas, breathing new life into the social and economic fabric of the region. From S...
Adriana Trigiani previews her next novel, 'The View from Lake Como'
Adriana Trigiani’s next novel, “The View from Lake Como,” is for anyone with “eldest daughter syndrome.” In the book, Jess Baratta moves into her parents’ basement after getting divorced from too good to be true husband. While there, she snaps back into her role as a dutiful daughter — but it’s not working for her anymore. “In order to find herself...
Italian-American Defense League Files Appeal to the Second Circuit Court to Preserve Christopher Columbus Statue in New Haven, CT
The Italian-American Defense League (IADL) today announced that it has formally filed an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, challenging a recent district court decision that the organization believes undermines the rights and cultural heritage of Italian-Americans, including IADL members and Plaintiff Ralph Marcare...
New headquarters of the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia!
1818 Market street is the new address of the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, starting from February 1, 2025. The new offices will be located in a prime building with enhanced security and screening features. Access will be permitted strictly by appointment; we invite you to refer to our free @Prenotami system to book your appointment. P...
Who is Christopher Macchio? Meet the opera tenor singing the national anthem at the inauguration
Opera tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem at the President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration before a much smaller crowd than he was expecting, a letdown with a silver lining. The ceremony Monday has been moved indoors because temperatures are set to plummet and make it the coldest Inauguration Day in 40 years. The Capitol Rotun...
The Patronato ACLI USA presents ‘The Seductresses’
‘The Seductresses’ is a series of meetings in New York City that will analyze the female condition throughout history from an unusual point of view: seduction. The project will kick off on Thursday 23 January at 6.30 pm - 32 Prince Street New York, NY 10012 - it will discuss women who have played a significant role in history by using, overtly or c...
Des Moines' Butler Mansion could become Italian American museum
The Butler Mansion would be transformed into a museum, café and event center as part of a $13 million project proposed by the Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa. The renovation would make much of the iconic 1930s art deco modern-style home accessible to the public as a cultural destination. The roughly 44,000-square-foot mansion at 2633 Fleur...
Italy's Meloni to attend Trump inauguration, officials say
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, officials from her office said on Friday, in a trip that should further strengthen her ties with the U.S. leader. Meloni paid a flying visit to Trump earlier this month at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, winning praise from the incoming p...