Sister cities: Carrying parts of Gubbio through Jessup on St. Ubaldo Day
When teams of runners careen through the streets of Jessup on Saturday for St. Ubaldo Day’s iconic Corsa dei Ceri, they weren’t just carrying their saints, they were carrying pieces of Gubbio. In a tradition observed only in Jessup and Gubbio, Italy, runners, or ceraioli, carry statues of St. Ubaldo, St. Anthony and St. George perched atop tall, wo...
Nominations sought for Italian Fest 2025 Man and Woman of the Year
The 2025 Greater Youngstown Italian Fest will be back this summer after a hiatus last year, and your help is needed in finding the “2025 Man and Woman of the Year.” Nominations are now being accepted for anyone you feel deserves the honor. You just need to submit their name and a few paragraphs about them and their heritage. Entires should include...
Cavatelli, the soulful handcrafted pasta at the heart of Southern Italian cuisine
Cavatelli hold a special place in the heart of many southern Italians: among the many pasta shapes hailing from our sunnier regions, they are definitely one of the best loved. Recognizable by their small, shell-like form with a gentle groove, they are made from just two ingredients, semolina flour and water, but they have such a long story to tell!...
Massive Italian Restaurant From Rome Opens First U.S. Location in the Trump Building
A restaurant chain from Italy self-described as an “Italian food zone” opened its first American location earlier this spring in New York. Nerolab debuted in the Trump Building in the Financial District at 40 Wall Street, between Nassau and William streets, in early April. The 350-seat space serves a Roman food menu, with pastries, breads, pastas,...
Couple transform two 'one euro' derelict properties into Italian dream home
A couple who bought two derelict homes after being inspired by Italy's famous ‘one euro' scheme have spent €250k transforming it into their dream home. Tamara and Gary Holm, 41 and 47, bought their Sicilian home in a private listing for just €19,000 in June 2019, after unsuccessful bids in ‘one euro' auctions.Their home, located in Sambuca di Sicil...
North Italia brings elegant dining and gourmet dishes to Riverton, WY
Elegant dining and gourmet Italian dishes in one spot. North Italia has now come to Mountain View Village in Riverton, Wyoming. General Manager Colin and Executive Chef Joe joined us in the GTU kitchen to share more about the vibe, and the mouth-watering dishes offered. They opened their doors on March 26th as the 45th North Italia location to open...
Chazz Palminteri & Robert Davi To Star Alongside Their Sons In Crime Thriller ‘Bad News on the Doorstep’
Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale) and Robert Davi (License to Kill) have signed on to star in the upcoming mafia crime thriller Bad News on the Doorstep. Their sons, Dante Palminteri (Rocky’s) and Nick Davi (Paper Empire) will play the lead roles in the pic. Principal photography recently wrapped in Rhode Island. Produced by Verdi Productions (Bleed...
Italy's elite squad of art cops who protect priceless artefacts
At the back of a police station in the Italian capital of Rome is a warehouse that holds one of the most valuable art collections in Europe. Behind the armoured door is a vault that looks like it belongs to a compulsive hoarder. But instead of being filled with trash, it is an Aladdin's cave of treasure. Works from Picasso, Banksy, Warhol, Modiglia...
Casa Italia, Fermi school to host summer camps
Casa Italia in Stone Park will host a summer camp from June 16-20 and June 23-27. Campers ages 5-12 will learn about the language and culture of Italy through games, songs, sports, skits, cooking, and formal and informal lessons. Directed by Cav. Lyn Scolaro, a local language instructor with nearly 40 years of experience on the high school level, t...
Why Torre Argentina is a Must-Visit for Cat Lovers in Rome
In the square of Torre Argentina, walking through the ruins where once, as you can well imagine, senators and emperors walked, today you can meet the new rulers of the place: the cats of Rome, free, pampered and loved by tourists and volunteers. A unique experience that mixes archaeology, love for animals and the timeless charm of the Eternal City....
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,...
Little Italy history project in Sacramento in full swing
Over the course of the past few months, the new History Committee for the Little Italy Historic District has been engaged in collecting the history of the Italian American people in Little Italy and Sacramento. Building on past programs to document the history of the Italian community in Sacramento, the committee has developed interview guidelines...