Melanzane Mania: Italy’s beloved eggplant dishes
Eggplants, or as Italians call them, melanzane, have long been a beloved ingredient in Italy’s summer kitchens. Originating from India and Southeast Asia, they were introduced to the Mediterranean through the Arab invasions during the Middle Ages, and their versatility and ability to thrive in the hot Mediterranean climate made them a staple ingred...
Instructional Assistant Professor of Italian
The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi seeks an Instructional Assistant Professor of Italian to begin January 2026. The successful candidate will teach 9-12 hours per semester at all levels of Italian language, literature, and culture. The successful candidate must a Ph.D. in Italian or a related field, have native or n...
In the Marche region are the only cloistered nuns who produce craft beer
Immersed in the tranquillity of the hills of Sassoferrato, the Società Agricola delle Monache (Nuns’ Agricultural Company), connected to the monastery of Sant’Anna in Bastia Umbra, was created as a project that intertwines monastic life with the care of the land and the production of food. The community of nuns that manages this enterprise keeps b...
Incoronata prez keeps flame burning brightly
Jim Distasio hasn’t missed the Feast of Maria SS. Incoronata in what is now Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood since he was a little boy. At first, it was top avoid incurring the ire of his grandfather, who expected every family member to be in attendance at the yearly tradition started in 1897 by emigrants from his ancestral hometown in Italy. “We h...
Top 7 villages to visit on Lake Garda in 2025
Planning a trip to Lake Garda, Italy's largest and most scenic lake? From charming medieval streets to waterfront promenades, the villages surrounding Lake Garda are among the most beautiful in Northern Italy. Whether you're visiting in summer or during the quieter seasons, here are seven unmissable villages you should explore on your next Lake Gar...
$3,000 grant benefits Italian language camp
The Delaware Italian American Education Association was awarded a $3,000 grant to support the Italian Language Summer Camp from the UNICO Foundation Heritage and Culture Committee. This exceptional opportunity to experience the Italian language, food, music, art and more is provided each year to youngsters ages 4-14 from the Delaware, Pennsylvania...
Farewell Statement by Consul General Sergio Strozzi
In these four years of my tenure as Consul General of Italy in San Francisco, we worked to open and then consolidate Innovit - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub in San Francisco, to increase the awareness of US Company Leaders, Investors, Researchers regarding Italy’s amazing pool of Innovators and deep-tech assets, to strengthen the Italian Commu...
Marco Belinelli announces retirement
Marco Belinelli, 39, has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball, ending a career that spanned over 20 years. In an emotional statement, Belinelli said, “I gave it my heart. Every piece of me. Every single day. Basketball gave me everything… and I gave it everything I had.” Belinelli began his professional journey with Virt...
UNICO National Honors Italian American Excellence at 102nd Annual Convention in Fort Lauderdale
UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the United States, hosted its 102nd Annual Convention, presented by Inserra Supermarkets, in Fort Lauderdale, celebrating culture, service, and leadership while honoring extraordinary Italian Americans. The convention elected Joseph Nasello as the new UNICO National President who...
Italy overtakes UK in GDP per capita for the first time in two decades
For the first time since 2001, Italy has surpassed the United Kingdom in terms of GDP per capita - a notable shift that speaks volumes. According to recent data, Italy’s GDP per person has edged slightly ahead of the UK’s, bringing an unexpected economic twist after more than two decades of British dominance. In 2024, Italy’s GDP per capita reached...
The St. Bart's Festival in Scotch Plains (NJ) on Labor Day Weekend
The 51st annual Labor Day Italian Festival returns on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Scotch Plains, NJ. Hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, St. Bartholomew's Church, and St. Bartholomew's Academy, the festival has been an annual tradition honoring San Nicola di Bari, the patron saint of the town of Montazzoli, Italy, since 1974. The fe...
The Brascugli family reunion showcases how Italian immigrants helped shape the Range
The Brascugli family is getting together for a family reunion this weekend in Eveleth, MN. It’s where Nicola Brascugli settled when he came over from Italy, back in 1899. The family told us he built the first brick house in Eveleth. He worked in the mines, like many others who immigrated here. This year, the family from the states will get to meet...