'Rocky' statue coming to Philadelphia International Airport
The "Rocky" statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the city's most iconic attractions - and soon, travelers arriving in Philadelphia will be greeted by another. A new 10-foot-tall statue of the famed movie character, Rocky Balboa, will be installed at PHL. It's one of three original castings of the statue created by artist A. Thomas Sch...
Check Out Italian Nights At Athens Square Park!
The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens presents its Italian Nights, a weekly series at Athens Square Park (30th Street and 30th Ave, Astoria) on Wednesdays, from 7-9 PM. On Wednesday, August 6, the series starred Francesca Cavaliere singing old time hits, presented by Blue Brick Real Estate. The series continues tonight, August...
Now, Tourists Praise Italy for Its Safety and Hospitality, Ranking Second in Europe for Satisfaction
Italy has asserted itself as Europe’s tourism benchmark, posting sharp rises in both visitor contentment and safety. A recent report from the Ministry of Tourism reveals that from January 4 to August 2025, the nation achieved an exceptional 86.4 in overall tourist satisfaction, translating to a 0.6% lift from the same eight months of 2024. This out...
Youngstown’s Brier Hill Festival: A taste of Italy in Ohio
If you’re in the mood for Italian, it’s another good week around Youngstown, OH. The Brier Hill Festival is set up at Calvin and Victoria Streets in Youngstown. It’s the 33rd festival in what was called Little Italy. The neighborhood was where many of Youngstown’s first Italian settlers lived. There’s Morra on Friday, a hot pepper contest on Satur...
Sip Italian Wine Stories Among the Gardens
There’s something magical about combining great wine with beautiful surroundings, and the Wine Tasting and History evening at San Diego Botanic Garden delivers on both fronts. Certified Sommelier Dane Kuta is hosting an intimate experience that blends wine education with captivating storytelling, all set against the garden’s lush backdrop. This isn...
Art and culture investments boost Italian productivity and wages
Over the past decade, Italian companies that have invested in art and culture have recorded extraordinary gains in performance. Between 2015 and 2022, their productivity rose by about 71%, compared with a 53% increase among similar firms that did not pursue cultural initiatives. Looking at the entire ten-year period up to 2024, the difference becom...
Could La Spezia Be Our Future Home on the Italian Riviera?
The La Spezia Central Market seemed to go on forever. Stalls overflowed with just-picked produce, fresh seafood, handmade cheeses, and fragrant herbs. Each day, locals fill their baskets with the best of the region, and it’s easy to imagine ourselves doing the same—shopping daily, chatting with vendors, and deciding on dinner based on what’s freshe...
Fundraising dinner for Italian Cultural Garden, Sept. 4 at Dante
A fundraising dinner for Cleveland’s historic Italian Cultural Garden is Thursday, Sept. 4, at Dante Restaurant in Tremont. Established in 1930, the garden is part of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Money raised will be used for renovations to preserve and enhance its cultural significance. Recent restoration work, t...
Group to present vision for Christopher Columbus statue, but not new location
Five years after the 22-foot Christopher Columbus statue was removed from the grounds of City Hall, Reimagining Columbus is ready to present a vision for how the statue could be displayed in the city again — but don't expect an announcement about where it's going. Just know, it's not going back up at Columbus City Hall. Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has...
Pastene & the Italian American Spirit with Mark Tosi | IAP 380
From the bustling streets of New York City’s Little Italy, we journey into the heart of Italian American culture—spotlighting Boston’s unparalleled feast traditions. Special guest Mark Tosi, president and owner of the iconic Pastene brand, joins us to share the company’s enduring legacy and deep ties to communities across North America. Together, w...
Phlegraean Fields, submerged thermal environment resurfaces: possibly the baths of Cicero's villa
Underwater excavation operations that unearthed a Roman-era thermal environment, located at a depth of three meters in the center of the Portus Iulius, within Zone B of the Baia Underwater Park, were completed in recent days. The intervention, conducted after the site was identified in 2023, has allowed the documentation of a well-preserved structu...
Calling All Italian Fest Fans, for a Good Cause
No doubt about it — the all-volunteer St. George Men's Group in Guilford (CT) has cornered the market on satisfying the shoreline, and beyond, when it comes to putting on a top-notch Italian Festival and raising funds to support good causes. That's why St. George Men's Group Vice President Jim Turcio is inviting folks from all points to come out an...