Wickliffe (OH) honors Italian American roots with commemorative tree planting
In a heartfelt ceremony Friday, the city of Wickliffe (OH) celebrated its deep Italian American heritage by planting a tree dedicated to generations of Italian families who shaped the community. The event, held at Coulby Park, brought together civic leaders, descendants of early immigrants, and members of the local Italian-American Club. Mayor Joe...
Mother Cabrini's sisters carry on missionary's zeal to 'heal the wounds of humanity'
On the 175th anniversary of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini's birth July 15, the sisters of the order she founded continue on with her tireless work of service to those in need, especially immigrants. The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus have a presence in 15 countries. Though they are only a few hundred around the world according to the...
Honoring Heritage and Building Legacy: Pamela Dorazio Dean Receives Donna Distinta Award for Italian American Leadership
The June 2025 Donna Distinta Award goes to Pamela Dorazio Dean, a historian, archivist and director of the Italian American Museum of Cleveland (IAMCLE), in recognition of her preservation and celebration of Italian American history and culture. A dedicated leader whose work bridges scholarship, community, and personal legacy, Pamela stands as a po...
Made in Italy at the national menswear show in North America
Chicago Collective is proud to announce that it will partner with the Italian Trade Agency, “ita,” for the August 2025 show with a dedicated area on the show floor featuring a curated assortment of Italian brands. The 62+ brands will be exhibiting with the support and representation of the ITA to promote the internationalization of italian companie...
Michigan's WK Kellogg cereal maker set to be bought by Italian candymaker Ferrero
Michigan's WK Kellogg Co., the cereal giant, is set to be acquired by the Italian candymaker behind Ferrero Rocher in a nearly $3 billion deal, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. A deal with parent Ferrero SpA, the maker of Butterfinger candy bars and Nutella hazelnut spread, could be finalized as soon as this week, according to reports. S...
Summit County Italian-American Festival returns for 3 days
The Summit County Italian-American Festival will return to Lock 3 in downtown Akron (OH) starting today, July 10, and running through Saturday, July 12. This year marks the 75th year for the festival, which is organized by the Council of Italian American Societies of Summit County. Admission is free for the fest, which offers Italian and American f...
Italian Workmen's Club to be recognized with national status
The Italian Workmen's Club building in Madison (WI) will be receiving a national recognition next Tuesday. The Italian Workmen's Club, located at 914 Regent Street, is set to receive the prestigious designation of a National Historic Landmark. This recognition underscores the building's cultural and historical significance, having served as a corne...
Italian heritage festival returning to Sterling Heights
An annual festival celebrating Italian heritage is returning to Sterling Heights. Festa Italiana will return to Freedom Hill County Park, bringing three days of music, food and family fun to help celebrate the Italian community July 18-20. “It’s a celebration of Italian heritage, of our food and drink and entertainment,” said Joe Ventimiglia, the o...
Finding the Missing Family Link
Sometimes, finding family information begins in a non-suspecting way! Flight attendant Raymond DiBiasi was having a discussion with his mother about the family lore of being Armenian since having Italian cousins living in Sicily appeared to be a dead issue according to his late grandfather. Raymond’s grandfather implied that there were no relatives...
2025 Columbus Day Queen Contest
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Des Plaines Theatre - 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines, IL . 1:00pm. In a tradition as old as the JCCIA, every year the Columbus Day Queen Pageant is held to select a new reigning young woman. Be part of history! Apply now to become the next Bella Regina! Eligibility Requirements:Contestants must be between the ages of 17-26; C...
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to perform at DeYor Performing Arts Center Italian Fest weekend
Summer may be concert and festival season, but you can experience The Four Seasons all in one night when Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons make their way to the DeYor Performing Arts Center in Downtown Youngstown in August. Valli is set to perform Friday, August 1, which coincides with the Greater Youngstown Italian Fest weekend, which lasts from...
Cleveland’s Italian Cultural Garden hosts 2025 summer opera
Cleveland’s Italian Cultural Garden is presenting “Opera in the Italian Garden” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27. In addition to music from the Cleveland Opera, attendees will enjoy dance from Cleveland Ballet Theater (not to be confused with The Cleveland Ballet). This year’s presentation at the historic garden includes dancers from New York Ci...