Three Italian American podcats you’ll want to know about
Italian heritage is deeply woven into the cultural fabric of American life. One growing way that Italian-Americans and Italophiles are connecting with their culture is through podcasts, which provide an engaging way to explore a host of traditions. Here are Italian American Stories Podcast, News in Slow Italian and Little Italy of LA Podcast, three...
Festa di Carnevale 2025 at Fondazione Italia!
Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Emmanuel Church – Lower Auditorium – 438 E. Harvard, Burbank, CA. General – $15, Kids – $12, under two years old – Free. Must purchase tickets before the event. Space is linited. Come celebrate Carnevale with us! Join us at our family-friendly fun fundraiser to support Italian language and culture! Ticketed...
Senate votes to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general
The Senate voted Tuesday night to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general, making the tenacious litigator the latest official to help fill out President Donald Trump’s administration. The vote was 54-46. The vote was mostly along party lines though Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joined Republicans in supporting Bondi. Fetterman told r...
Sports Hall of Fame celebrates major milestone at gala
The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame celebrated its 45th annual gala on Nov. 15 at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove Village. More than 700 attendees witnessed the induction of NBA star Chris Corchiani, ESPN national correspondent Sal Paolantonio, NFL pioneer Bruno Banducci, wrestling great Lou Albano, baseball pioneer Philomena Gianfran...
Speck: from ancient tradition to global favorite
Speck has officially entered the Italian consumer basket, the index used by Istat to measure inflation. This inclusion underscores the growing importance of speck in Italian food culture. Known for its nutritional benefits, speck contains no more than 5% salt, is high in protein, delicately aromatic, light, and versatile, pairing well with a variet...
High costs keep electric cars out of reach for many Italians
Despite the growing interest in electric cars in Italy, their high cost continues to be a significant barrier for many consumers. While Italians are attracted to electric vehicles, they still consider the prices too high to justify the purchase. The Italian market is witnessing a renewed interest in internal combustion engine cars precisely due to...
Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum (RBIAFF) - Fellowship applications opened February 1, 2025
The Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum (RBIAFF), in collaboration with the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) and the AGBO Foundation, invites emerging filmmakers to apply for annual fellowship opportunity. The RBIAFF offers production grants to five emerging filmmakers who seek to develop and create stories for the screen th...
ITA Airways Departs SkyTeam and Moves Toward Star Alliance
ITA Airways has officially exited SkyTeam, marking a major shift in its global partnerships as it prepares to join Star Alliance under Lufthansa’s guidance. While the transition will take time, the airline’s departure from SkyTeam signals the end of an era for Italy’s national carrier and the beginning of a new chapter in its global strategy. So, w...
Philadelphia Famiglia: How Italian Culture Bonds the Eagles Amid a Super Bowl Run
The Philadelphia Eagles are in this year’s Super Bowl because of a superior running game, along with one of the most improved defenses in the NFL since last year. Anecdotally, throughout the playoffs, they have simply appeared bigger, faster and stronger than most of their opponents. But, according to some industry experts—like my mother-in-law—th...
Merante Brothers Italian-American Market reopens in Pittsburgh (PA) after condemnation due to building collapse
Monday was a rebirth for a local family-owned market after it was forced to close following the collapse of a building next door. Now, the doors of Merante Brothers Italian-American Market were once again wide open and welcoming customers back. Months ago Merante Brothers was condemned due to city violations because of a neighboring building that h...
Italy’s role as a bridge in the transatlantic trade dispute
On Monday, At the informal European Council meeting in Brussels, EU leaders expressed a unified stance against a trade war with the United States but signalled different approaches. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took a firm stance, warning that the EU must assert itself and respond decisively if necessary. Itali...
A Special Night with Vanessa Racci
The National Organization of Italian American Women's Greater New York Region Invites you to: A Special Night with Vanessa Racci. Thursday, February 6th @ 6 - 8:30 pm. At Intimissimi Cafe, 601 Fifth Avenue, NYC. Registration fees: $25 members | $35 nonmembers. RSVP here Elevate your social and professional networking by joining NOIAW for this speci...