Brooklyn's Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast celebrates towering Giglio tradition
Under the blazing July sun on Sunday, more than 100 men hoisted an 80-foot wooden tower into the air, swaying to the rhythm of a live brass band. Known as the Giglio, the towering structure is the centerpiece of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, a tradition brought to Brooklyn by Italian immigrants more than a century ago, and one that traces its...
Welcome to Terrence Flynn, the new U.S. Consul General in Naples
Terrence Flynn has been appointed as the new Consul General of the United States in Naples. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, he joined the U.S. Department of State in 1999 and has held numerous high-level diplomatic roles around the world. Before arriving in Naples, Mr. Flynn served as Minister Counselor for Management Affairs at the...
Italian American Legend Connie Francis Belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
As the nation remembers Connie Francis, one question, amplified by disbelief, grows louder: Where the girls are? Everywhere but the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it seems. “The Rock Hall has faced ongoing criticism for under-representing early female pop vocalists and girl groups — many of whom, like Connie Francis, laid the foundation for pop and rock...
We the ItaliaNews: Italy in english. Episode 24/2025
Happy 60th birthday to the Mont Blanc Tunnel between Italy and France Italians weigh in on overtourism, short-term rentals, and the future of travel Italy becomes a top destination for millionaire migration in 2025 How an Italian scientist is bringing fusion energy closer to reality Sardinia’s “Domus de Janas” earn UNESCO World Heritage Status, c...
Italy’s tourism Boom: record spending, rising visitor numbers, and the challenges of overtourism
In 2024, foreign tourists spent nearly €21 billion in Italy, marking a 40% increase compared to 2022. International tourism continues to be a cornerstone of the Italian economy, with spending highly concentrated in just 20 provinces—these alone account for nearly 75% of total foreign tourist expenditures. Rome and Milan top the list of cities attra...
Italian Anti-Mafia Commission and TikTok sign groundbreaking agreement to promote digital legality
Italy’s Parliamentary Anti-Mafia Commission and TikTok Italy signed a memorandum of understanding today to strengthen their joint commitment to promoting a culture of legality and combating content that glorifies or supports organized crime on digital platforms. This agreement marks an unprecedented collaboration between a national institution and...
A box from home: how southern Italian families keep their students fed - and loved - from afar
They call it a “lifeline in a box”—a care package packed with flavors from home. It’s almost always filled with food, the kind of food that comes “from down South” and makes its way “up North.” As one student put it in a standout college thesis that’s now been turned into a book, “The care package from home is home itself, traveling north.” The aut...
Italy reports progress in glass recycling and sustainability for 2024
Italy has released its annual figures on glass collection and recycling, offering a snapshot of the sector’s current state and highlighting key advancements in innovation—particularly the integration of artificial intelligence in glass processing and ongoing efforts to decarbonize furnace operations in glass factories. The country continues to impr...
The Holy Face of Manoppello finds a permanent home in Pennsylvania
A special ceremony was recently held at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania, marking the enthronement of the Holy Face of Manoppello (Abruzzo). This sacred image will now be on permanent display in the American church. The Mass, celebrated on July 15, was led by Bishop Alfred Schlert of the Diocese of Allentown and Father Anton...
Fostering International Connections Through Tradition and Innovation with Dawn Marie Hays IAP 376
What if the rich flavors of Italian American culture could speak the stories of centuries? This episode promises a delicious exploration of Italian American heritage, as John and Pat take you on a captivating journey through the heart of Little Italy in New York City. From the humorous mishaps with Sicilian garduna to the challenges of sourcing aut...
Potenza and Denver renew their historic Sister City ties
The sister city relationship between Potenza, Italy and Denver, Colorado was born in 1982, just two years after the devastating earthquake that struck Irpinia and brought widespread destruction to parts of Basilicata, including Potenza. Though separated by geography, the two cities share a strong and enduring friendship rooted in cultural exchange,...
Ciao Pittsburgh Magazine Features Local Italian-American Leader Michael Battalini
Ciao Pittsburgh, the premier lifestyle publication celebrating Italian-American culture in Western Pennsylvania, has published a special feature on esteemed local businessman Michael Battalini, CEO of The Pittsburgh Wealth Management Group and host of the popular Safe Retirement Radio Show.The in-depth profile highlights Battalini’s Italian heritag...