New Haven celebrates famed pizzeria, Frank Pepe's, with street corner dedication, marking 100 years
The intersection of Brown and Wooster Streets in New Haven is now marked by a shiny, new sign which reads “Frank and Filomena Pepe Corner. Members of the Pepe family joined state and local leaders in New Haven’s iconic Wooster Street neighborhood Friday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ever-popular Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana. They ma...
Meet Anthony Paoletto, The Youngest Grand Marshal Of Italian Parade And Festivities
At the ancient age of 18 in 2015, Anthony Paoletto was elected the youngest member of the City Council in history representing the Upper East Side 138th District. Ten years later he’s been honored with another first, the youngest to serve as Grand Marshal of the annual Greater Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade, one of the oldest continuing celebration...
Boston Summer Opera to Present ‘Rigoletto’
Boston Summer Opera has unveiled its 2025 summer slate. The main opera of the company’s second summer season will be Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” which opens on July 11 and runs through the 13th. The first showcase is set to take place at Arlington Street Church at 7:30 p.m., and the second presentation will take the stage of The Arts at the Armory at 3 p....
From Molecule to Market: Italy’s End-to-End Life Science Ecosystem Takes Center Stage at BIO Boston
A unified national ecosystem is telling its story—and showing its strength—at the world’s most important biotechnology event. The BIO International Convention has opened in Boston, and with it the Italian Pavilion, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) together with Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Min...
Documentary uses Sicilians in Middletown's 'touching' experiences to share immigrants' story
A new documentary, "The Italian Heritage Project," which features the stories of local Sicilian immigrants and their families, carries a universal message of hard work and perseverance against discrimination that is especially relevant today. “This country is founded on immigrants," said filmmaker Angelo Glaviano, a Sicilian native. "Lately, it see...
Italian Restaurant Opens In Downtown New Haven
A new restaurant has opened at 278 Park St. in New Haven. Casanova is next door to The Place 2 Be, according to The Connecticut Scoop. The new Italian restaurant "brings flavors of Italy that meet the charm of Old World romance, inspired by Giacomo Casanova himself," according to the restaurant's website. Casanova serves handcrafted pasta, wood-...
Job Opportunity: Portsmouth High School (NH) World Language Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Portsmouth High School, located in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking a multilingual teacher for a full-time position. Proficiency in Italian and French is required; the ability to also teach Spanish is a plus. Position PurposeUnder the general supervision of the School Principal, the teacher will support students in developing their knowledge and skills i...
Festa della Repubblica 2025 celebrated in Boston
The Consulate General of Italy in Boston celebrated Italy’s National Day on June 2nd with an event held at its premises. The event was attended by a large number of guests, including the Hon. Andrea Di Giuseppe, elected in the Foreign Constituency – North and Central America Division. His presence highlighted the strong bond between Italian institu...
Italian Feast returns to Springfield’s South End (MA) with reopening of historic social club
Casa Italiana is celebrating its grand opening in the newly restored Italian Social Club in Springfield’s South End. In a news release from Christopher DiMauro with the Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in Springfield, the historic Social Club was founded in 1897 and was a cornerstone for the Italian community. With new leadership and revita...
The Italian American Alliance organizes opposition to Massachusetts anti-Columbus Day bills
On Wednesday, June 4th, the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing at the Massachusetts State House to consider two bills: H3292, by Representative Christine Barber (D–Somerville), and S2113, by Senator Joanne Comerford (D–Northampton). If passed, these bills would replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People...
Vermont Italian Cultural Association Scholarships and Grants Committee Announces 2025 Recipients
Each year the Vermont Italian Cultural Association awards up to three grants to individuals seeking to broaden their knowledge of Italian culture. In 2024, VICA named one of these grants to honor retired Senator Patrick Leahy, whose maternal grandparents immigrated to Vermont from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy. The Leahys have been VICA...
Boston Red Sox Rookie Roman Anthony’s ‘Very Italian’ Family Goes Viral After First MLB Hit
Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony made his Major League debut this week during a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. His family went viral after he recorded his first hit on Tuesday night. That hit was a two-run double that proved to be the difference in a 3-1 win. Family members were seen cheering him on from their seats near the Red S...