Welcome To Voghera: Cheyenne’s Sister City In Italy
It’s a bit confusing the first time you hear it — the way Italians pronounce “Cheyenne,” that is — but after a few times, you might find it charming, spicy even. That’s because, ’round these parts halfway around the world from Wyoming, Cheyenne sounds more like cayenne, thanks to the silent “h” in the Italian language. Pronunciation differences asi...
WSU's Wine Science Center: At the Centre of Innovation and Education
Wine is big business in Washington state, the second-largest wine producing state in the nation, with an economic impact of more than $10 billion. But how do you keep an industry vibrant, growing and influential decade after decade when challenges such as drought, pest management and wildfires are becoming more disruptive? The answers might lie wit...
Celleno, land of cherries: a hidden gem in the heart of Tuscia Viterbese
Perched on a spur of tuff rock, in the heart of the lush Tuscia Viterbese of Lazio, lies the town of Celleno. Between Lake Bolsena and Lake Alviano, just 20 km from the city of Viterbo and 14 km from the characteristic town of Civita di Bagnoregio, Celleno is home to one of the most beautiful ghost towns in Italy. Celleno is also known as land of c...
Your Best Summer Experience Isn’t By Car, It’s on a Gondola in Rhode Island
Summer in the Ocean State is the best time of the year. While we can certainly take a road trip to one of our incredible beaches, that's not the only summer experience we can have. Growing up in Rhode Island, I often loved spending time at Waterplace Park, where I could take a walk along the Woonasquatucket River while taking in the water and city...
Living in Trieste: costs, neighbourhoods and life on the Adriatic
Perched on Italy’s far northeastern edge, this seafront city often feels like a crossroads — not quite like the rest of Italy, but not completely apart. You’ll see a mix of grand boulevards, Viennese-style coffee houses, and locals wandering down to the sea, whatever the weather. Trieste’s quality of life is a mix of big-city culture without the cr...
The Forgotten Celebrity Chef Who Hosts The Longest Running Cooking Show In America
Looking back at my interests growing up, I was destined to be a foodie. Whenever I was home from school, I would tune into public television and watch cooking shows, the ones that were on way before the Food Network, or any bingeable Netflix cooking shows. I remember watching "Great Chefs, Great Cities," "Pasquale's Kitchen Express," Jacques Pépin,...
How one couple saved nearly $3,000 a month by moving to Italy
Money can’t buy you love, but it can get you a mammoth celebration of matrimony and mammon that has the whole world talking. All eyes are on Venice this week for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s big-bucks big day, an event mired in controversy as protesters rail against the damage done to their city by overtourism. However, you don’t...
We the ItaliaNews: L'Italia in America. Episodio 21/2025
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Twenty years since Italy ended mandatory military service
Twenty years ago, a government decree published in Italy’s Gazzetta Ufficiale officially brought an end to compulsory military service. The measure allowed active-duty personnel to apply for early discharge, marking the final step in a gradual process that had started several years earlier. From that moment on, Italy joined many other countries...
From Serie A to the South Bronx: Roberto Baggio’s New York visit inspires on and off the pitch
Italian soccer legend Roberto Baggio made a special visit to New York City this week as a Lega Serie A Ambassador, bringing his trademark humility, inspiration, and passion for the game to the rooftops of Manhattan and the grassroots fields of the Bronx. The trip marked a meaningful return to the United States for Baggio, who famously led Italy to...
A Heartfelt Journey for Every Italian American
We are thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new children’s book that’s a must read. This bilingual gem is not just a story, it’s a powerful message to guide all generations on the true meaning of pride and heritage. Click here.Why you’ll love this book: Bilingual Edition: A perfect way to celebrate both English and Italian language. Cultural...
Berlusconi family leaving soccer again with sale of relegated Monza to American fund
The Berlusconi family is leaving soccer again with the sale of Monza to American fund Beckett Layne Ventures. Fininvest, the Berlusconi’s family holding company, announced the deal in a statement Tuesday. “The transaction provides for an initial transfer of 80% of the shares by this summer, with the remaining 20% to be transferred by June 2026,” it...