Children’s Book Series Celebrates Italian Culture & The Magic of Pizza
A heartwarming new children’s book series is about to hit the shelves. This series, presented by A Story About Pizza, will take young readers on an exciting journey into the world of Italian culture, food, family, and the beloved tradition of pizza. Written by Erica D’Arcangelo, and illustrated by Valeriia Honchar, the books are set to captivate ch...
Essilux, U.S. approval for the Italian hearing glasses
Nearly two years after the announcement of Nuance Audio's new acoustic glasses, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the Italian eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica to market the new frames. These innovative glasses can correct vision issues while also helping those with mild to moderate hearing loss regain full auditory function...
Packers legend Vince Lombardi was the original “DEI” defender
You know who supported “DEI” (diversity, equity, and inclusion) long before it was ever an acronym? Vince Lombardi. The football legend famously created a “prejudice-free culture” in Green Bay. When Lombardi took over the Packers, they had one black player. He immediately added 12 more and hired Emlen Tunnell — the first Black assistant coach in th...
When Neapolitans Used to Eat Pasta with Their Bare Hands: Watch Footage from 1903
Even if you don’t speak Italian, you can make a decent guess at the meaning of the word mangiamaccheroni. The tricky bit is that maccheroni refers not to the pasta English-speakers today call macaroni, tubular and cut into small curved sections, but to pasta in general. Or at least it did around the turn of the twentieth century, when i mangiamacch...
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...
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...
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...
Erika Piancastelli and Isabella Dayton Selected in Athletes Unlimited Softball League Draft
The USA just turned a little more Azzurri blue, with two Italian players ready to compete in the new Athletes Unlimited Softball League. In the recent draft, Erika Piancastelli and Isabella Dayton were selected to be part of the new league, which starts in a few months. Piancastelli recently signed with Collecchio in Serie A1 and was taken at 29 in...
Lady Gaga Shares Support for Trans Community During 2025 Grammy Win With Bruno Mars
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars added to their trophy collection at the 2025 Grammy Awards Sunday when they won best pop duo/group performance for their song “Die With a Smile.” Gaga and Mars shared the stage and rejoiced after winning over Beyonce and Post Malone, Gracie Abrams and Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande with Brandy and Monica, and Billie Eilish and...
OSDIA Delegation Meets with Lombardy President to Strengthen Ties with Regional Leadership
From January 12-17, OSDIA National President Michael G. Polo and SIF President Joseph Sciame traveled to Milan, Italy for a series of meetings with government and business leaders to strengthen organizational ties to the region, and to confirm Lombardy as the official Region of Celebration during this year's NELA Gala in Washington, D.C. One such m...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 355 Getting to Know the REAL side of Patty and Patty
The dynamic duo “Patty and Patty” have been a hit for years. Join us for a lively exploration of Italian American culture and heritage. Their creative journey from a one-act play to a global sensation provides a fascinating look at the power of storytelling and social media. With fans spanning from Tasmania to Moldova, Patty and Patty’s work is a t...
Tips from the Book “Bella Figura” to Inspire a More Italian Lifestyle
I recently read the book Bella Figura: How To Live, Love And Eat The Italian Way by Kamin Mohammadi. It follows the author’s personal account of ditching stressful London for sunny Italy and a slower paced, richer way of life. As a twist on the typical New Year’s resolutions, here are a few tips to infuse your 2025 with a more Italian way of living...