Snowboarding Next to Lava: Italy's Mt. Etna Erupts
Mt. Etna, an active stratovolcano, looms over Sicily, Italy, and recently, it's begun to erupt, producing red-hot lava. The display of seismic activity has drawn numerous visitors, including Marco Bassot, a snowboarder. Several days ago, Bassot began sharing footage of climbing and riding the erupting volcano. The snowboarder in the videos cruised...
Violinist Lucia Micarelli on Getting to the Heart of Music
Award-winning violinist Lucia Micarelli is hard to categorize, considering she’s found success as an actress, singer, and composer as well. Her latest project, ROOTS, explores diverse genres, blending them into an engaging musical experience without boundaries. She’ll bring this new show, based on a current album in progress, to San Francisco’s Pre...
A new 'elevated' Italian restaurant is opening in downtown Greenville (SC) across from Fluor Field
Though it may seem like the people behind DeMarco’s Italian restaurant have been hinting at the opening of their new eatery for a long time, they’ve been thinking about it and working on it for even longer. DeMarco’s Italian began as a conversation between Anthony Pepe and Mike and Genine Baldassarra about three years ago. They wanted to create an...
Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle tax evasion investigation
Italian prosecutors on Wednesday said they are seeking to have a tax evasion investigation against Google dropped after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million euro ($340 million) settlement. Milan prosecutors had opened an investigation against Google for failure to pay taxes on earnings in Italy from 2015-2019. The investigation focused on rev...
Andrea Bocelli named first honoree for NIAF's 50th Anniversary Gala celebration
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will commemorate its 50th Anniversary with a landmark Gala celebration on Saturday, October 18, 2025, marking its return to the historic Washington Hilton Hotel at 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, where the organization has hosted many of its most memorable celebrations. This black-tie event will honor di...
Italian Excellence in Eyewear Design Coming to Vision Expo East
Vision Expo East, the leading conference and exhibition for eyecare and eyewear professionals, will showcase an extraordinary collection of Italian eyewear manufacturers at its Orlando debut. Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando (FL) from February 19-22, 2025, the event will feature a dedicated Italian Pavilion representi...
New to Sault, Mich.: Prime Cuts Italian Steakhouse
Phillip Brewer has been in the restaurant business for 15 years and a chef for about the last ten. "I was in Colorado the last eight years. I worked at a place in downtown Denver called the Thirsty Lion for six years, then at Cattivella for about a year and a half," Brewer said. Now, Brewer is calling Sault Ste. Marie home by opening up Prime Cut...
Apply Now: Brian Piccolo Award for South Plainfield Athletes
Unico chapters around the country are proud to be associated with perpetuating the name of Brian Piccolo. His personal battle has been an inspiration to countless people determined to achieve their goal. The Plainfields’ Chapter of UNICO National is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the 50th Annual Brian Piccolo Award. UNICO...
Bring Back the Comedy (Italian Style)
I am obsessed with lists. Movie lists, to be more specific. To be really precise, I am obsessed with completing movie-watching lists and seeing the bright green circle that appears on Letterboxd once you’ve watched every movie included in a given list. To be fair, I’ve only fully completed one, the AFI 100, with the help of its wonderful companion...
NYC SoFlo Takeover Continues With New Coral Gables La Pecora Bianca
The New York restaurant takeover in Miami continues — this time with La Pecora Bianca. Known for its bold flavors and fresh ingredients, La Pecora Bianca has become a crowd favorite for those craving elevated Italian dining in a stylish, laid-back atmosphere. This past week, the popular spot has put up its signage at the Shops at Merrick Park in Co...
Family honored for dedication to Italian program
On Monday, Jan. 27, Bethpage High School proudly inducted students from the Spanish, French and Italian programs into the World Languages Honor Society. The ceremony was filled with pride, tradition and heartfelt moments, particularly for senior Rose Arrabito, one of the inductees from the Italian program. Rose’s induction was especially meaningful...
How Will Nonstop Flights from the U.S. to Bari and Puglia Transform Travel Between Italy and North America? Neos Launches First Ever Direct Route to Southern Italy
Starting June 3, 2025, Neos, an Italian airline, will begin operating nonstop flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bari, the capital of the southern Italian region of Puglia. This announcement marks the first-ever direct connection between the United States and this Italian region, making travel more accessible and...