Dunmore native to be honored at UNICO charity ball
The annual Scranton Chapter of UNICO National Charity Ball is set for Saturday at the Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel in downtown Scranton, according to chapter President Peter Cognetti. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7. Reservations are needed and may be obtained by calling 570-499-1534 or email here. The chapter has been publicly r...
Dolce Vita Offers Authentic Italian Cuisine: Fairfax (VA) Restaurant Week
Specializing in homemade fresh pasta, a wood-fired oven and wine dinners and tastings, Dolce Vita Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar has been the go-to place in Fairfax City to find authentic Italian cuisine for 35 years. "We have long establish relationships with our neighbors and guests," said owner Cyrus Colman. "We are always innovating and coming w...
4 years later; community to help decide what will replace Christopher Columbus Statue
People in Columbus are sharing what symbols of art they would like to see around town. It's been four years since the Christopher Columbus statue was taken down from the front of City Hall. Reimagine Columbus announced it wants to replace it but wants community input. Starting in March, people will have the chance to share their opinions on what th...
Athletics, Italy's Kelly Doualla runs into the future: world record in the 60 meters, incredible time at age 14
Fourteen-year-old Kelly Doualla ran the 60 meters in an astonishing 7.27. That's a sci-fi time for a teenager: a world record for this age, yet another demonstration of the health of Italian athletics, with so many talented youngsters. The Italian beat the 7.30 run by American Tamari Davis in 2018. We are looking at a true prodigy and are probably...
Across the Great Atlantic: art of the Italian diaspora in the Americas of the 20th century begins this week in DC
The OAS AMA | Art Museum of the Americas, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Cultural Center, the Permanent Observer Mission of Italy to the Organization of American States, and the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington announce Across the Great Atlantic: Art of the Italian Diaspora in the Americas of the 20th Century. This exhibition fea...
Italian sparkling wine consumption on the rise in the USA
In 2023, the export volumes of Italian sparkling wines to the United States witnessed a substantial decline of -14%. Despite this setback, there is a simultaneous uptrend in the actual consumption percentages of Italian sparkling wines, evident on both retail shelves and within American establishments. This trend is discerned by the UIV (Italian Wi...
Embracing Italian Family Life: One American Mother's Journey
Imagine moving across the ocean, where the rhythm of life dances to a different beat, where family dinners linger into the night, and where children's laughter fills the piazzas well past sunset. This is the reality for Sarah L. Thompson, an American mother navigating the beautiful yet complex terrain of raising her children in Italy. Unlike the st...
UNICO Rehoboth hosts Italian movie night, Carnevale celebration
UNICO Rehoboth Area Chapter celebrates Italian heritage and culture with the annual Italian Movie Night each year in January. A segment from the “Don Matteo” series is shown, in Italian with English subtitles, while members enjoy food from Nicola Pizza, popcorn and other snacks. Proceeds from this event are used to prepare Easter baskets for childr...
10 beautiful churches to visit in Venice
Venice doesn't need any presentation, it is simply the most romantic and beautiful city in the world: with its canals cruised by the traditional Venetian boats called gondole, its squares where princesses and kings had strolled into and its monumental Palaces decorated with masterpieces made by the most famous artists. Venice is also renowned for i...
D'Amore's brings a taste of Italy to Wall with toasts, espresso, sandwiches and more
Picture yourself sitting at a cafe in Italy on a warm sunny morning, sipping espresso and eating the freshest avocado toast you've ever tried. D'Amore's Caffe and Toast in Wall might not be able to fly you to Europe, but they certainly emulate the feeling of being there. Sam Bergeron and her husband, Travis Bergeron, opened D'Amore's in November wi...
Why Rome's stray cats have a special place in the city's heart
Rome has a centuries-old tradition of caring for its stray cats, in a special bond that stretches back to ancient Roman times and continues to this day. The historical links between Rome and its felines can be traced back to the fifth century, according to the capital's website, after carbon dating showed evidence of a cat colony at Trajan's Market...
American Airlines Details Its Largest Schedule to Italy This Summer — With Flights to Rome, Naples, and More
A summer getaway to Italy just got easier to plan. Months after American Airlines announced its 2024 expansion to Italy, the airline laid out its schedule — officially operating its largest-ever number of routes to the European country in the company’s 97 year history. The airline will soon operate a new direct flight from New York’s John F. Kenned...