ITA Airways Departs SkyTeam and Moves Toward Star Alliance
ITA Airways has officially exited SkyTeam, marking a major shift in its global partnerships as it prepares to join Star Alliance under Lufthansa’s guidance. While the transition will take time, the airline’s departure from SkyTeam signals the end of an era for Italy’s national carrier and the beginning of a new chapter in its global strategy. So, w...
Philadelphia Famiglia: How Italian Culture Bonds the Eagles Amid a Super Bowl Run
The Philadelphia Eagles are in this year’s Super Bowl because of a superior running game, along with one of the most improved defenses in the NFL since last year. Anecdotally, throughout the playoffs, they have simply appeared bigger, faster and stronger than most of their opponents. But, according to some industry experts—like my mother-in-law—th...
Merante Brothers Italian-American Market reopens in Pittsburgh (PA) after condemnation due to building collapse
Monday was a rebirth for a local family-owned market after it was forced to close following the collapse of a building next door. Now, the doors of Merante Brothers Italian-American Market were once again wide open and welcoming customers back. Months ago Merante Brothers was condemned due to city violations because of a neighboring building that h...
Italy’s role as a bridge in the transatlantic trade dispute
On Monday, At the informal European Council meeting in Brussels, EU leaders expressed a unified stance against a trade war with the United States but signalled different approaches. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took a firm stance, warning that the EU must assert itself and respond decisively if necessary. Itali...
A Special Night with Vanessa Racci
The National Organization of Italian American Women's Greater New York Region Invites you to: A Special Night with Vanessa Racci. Thursday, February 6th @ 6 - 8:30 pm. At Intimissimi Cafe, 601 Fifth Avenue, NYC. Registration fees: $25 members | $35 nonmembers. RSVP here Elevate your social and professional networking by joining NOIAW for this speci...
4 films set on the Amalfi Coast that will make you want to book a trip to Italy
The Amalfi Coast has been a very popular destination for decades. With its craggy cliffs, colourful villages and timeless Mediterranean ambience, it seems to have found the ideal mix of factors to draw in crowds of visitors year after year. And this idyllic and picturesque setting has unsurprisingly caught the eye of many a film-maker. So for those...
Italian Food in Albuquerque — A Culinary Journey Through Authentic Flavors
Albuquerque, New Mexico, may be best known for its Southwestern cuisine, but the city’s Italian dining scene is equally impressive. With a blend of traditional recipes, fresh ingredients, and modern twists, Italian restaurants in Albuquerque offer a taste of Italy right in the heart of the Southwest. Whether you’re craving wood-fired pizzas, handma...
How to live longer: The biggest lessons from the Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet may help you live longer, especially if you also adopt the lifestyle of people living near the Med during the 1950s. Characterised by a high intake of plant-based foods and moderate to low amounts of fish, meat and dairy, the Mediterranean diet also includes the occasional glass of wine, ideally enjoyed with others during mea...
Scotch Plains-Fanwood UNICO Accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications from Local HS Seniors
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood chapter of UNICO, the largest Italian-American service organization in the United States, is committed to supporting local students in their educational journeys. Since its establishment in 1974, the chapter has awarded over $275,000 in scholarships to deserving students. This year, the chapter is proud to offer six schola...
What It Means To Be a Woman in Italy, According to Its Female Writers
In the hands of any other writer, Natalia Ginzburg’s short story “The Mother” could have been maudlin, a tragic tale of two young sons who lose first their father and then their young mother too early. But from the start, we enter an atmosphere where little is spoken and tension hums just below the surface. The young mother wants freedom from the...
Roman Food Has A True Roman Pedigree At Via Vai In Queens, New York
Roman cuisine seems to be having its moment in New York with new trattorias and older restaurants all featuring dishes like cacio e pepe, penne all’amatriciana and spaghetti alla carbonara, made with varying degrees of success and authenticity. Yet for ten years now one of the most exemplary of chefs, Antonio Morichini, has been doing all these dis...
Orvieto — What an Italian Hill Town Should Be
Orvieto is one of the most striking, memorable, and enjoyable hill towns in central Italy. About 90 minutes from Rome, Orvieto sits majestically high above the valley floor atop a big chunk of tufo volcanic stone (tuff), overlooking cypress-dotted Umbrian plains. A visit here will reward you with a delightful, perfectly preserved, and virtually tra...