In Every Lesson a Legacy Lives on: Marie Palladino Traces the Stories That Shaped Us
The May 2025 Donna Distinta Award goes to Ms. Marie Palladino. Palladino is the Head of Education at New York City’s Italian American Museum, the first museum in the United States dedicated to Italian American history and culture. She received her Master of Arts in Museum Education from Tufts University in 2017, and Bachelor of Arts in Italian Stud...
Dual citizenship young tennis talent Tyra Caterina Grant chooses Italy
17-year-old tennis player Tyra Caterina Grant has decided to play for Italy rather than the United States, as she had been doing up until now. Grant was highly sought after by both federations because she is considered one of the most promising players of her generation and has achieved excellent results at the junior level. However, she has only p...
This Italian company aims to revolutionize biomanufacturing
By 2040, the biomanufacturing market for the chemical and food industries could reach $200 billion. The potential is there, but the challenge remains in production capacity. Currently, using microorganisms like yeast, bacteria, algae, and fungi to create bio-based alternatives to petrochemical and animal-derived products is limited to the pharmaceu...
Bari has the best climate among the Italian cities
Bari ranks at the top of the list of Italian cities with the best climate, followed by other cities in Southern Italy and coastal areas. Caserta, Terni, and Asti are at the bottom of the ranking. Il Sole 24 Ore has published the results of the "2025 Climate Index," the annual ranking of cities with the best climate. The survey examines climate data...
Voices of Volterra Documentary at IIC Los Angeles
Thursday, May 15 · 6pm PDT. Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles, 1023 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA. IIC Los Angeles together with Autodesk, the Volterra-Detroit Foundation, Case Technologies, and under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy is delighted to welcome you for the closing evening of Visions of Volterra. Over the past weeks,...
The Italian Connection in Fort Wayne (IN) opens doors again after weeks of renovation
After starting renovations, The Italian Connection has finally finished its upgrades and is back hosting customers. New updates are throughout their kitchen, including new flooring, washable walls and ceilings, and a new electrical system.“The kitchen was always one of those things where we always wanted to do something, but it was like ‘we can’t c...
Weaving History – Knights In Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries, At The Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston
Immersive experiences are nothing new. Commemorating a battle that took place half a millennium ago, the seven panels that comprise the Pavia Tapestries — each of which is 13 feet high; taken together, the tapestries are nearly 200 feet long — have a kind of endlessness about them. Thousands of figures populate the tapestries (I dare you to find an...
Call for applications “Le D.I.V.E. Teacher Award” 2025
“Le D.I.V.E.” (Donne Italiane che Vivono all’Estero = Italian women living abroad) is a non-profit association formally born in Washington, D.C. in 2001, exclusively based on volunteering, registered in 2012 as a 501c(3) organization and recognized by the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. The mission of the organization includes promoting Italian...
Leonardo Finmeccanica: the US subsidiary Drs closes the first quarter with revenues and profits higher than expected
The Leonardo stock shines on the Milan Stock Exchange, among the best on the main index, following positive and better-than-expected results from its U.S. subsidiary, Leonardo DRS, in which it holds a 72% stake. The stock of the Italian defense giant showed a gain of over 3% at 47.27 euros late in the morning, outperforming the Ftse Mib, which was...
Generosity transforms Chapman U’s Italian Studies program
As an Italian American, I know that our story is one of perseverance, passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence. It is a legacy of individuals who, despite challenges, have built thriving communities, contributed to society in remarkable ways and remained deeply connected to their roots. My father emigrated from Brienza, Italy, located in the...
How Tariffs May Impact Italy’s $2 Billion In U.S. Wine Exports
Americans are in love with Italian wine, making Italy the top country for U.S. imported wine volume over the past decade, according to NielsenIQ. Now with a potential 20% tariff looming on the horizon, Italian wine producers are naturally nervous about the impact on their businesses. “Italy exports around $2 billion worth of wine each year to the U...
Eataly is launching a new fast-casual cafe at Rockefeller Center
New Yorkers, your next Italian obsession is arriving hot and fast. Eataly—the beloved Italian food hall known for its bustling marketplaces, freshly made pasta and dangerously good focaccia—is launching a brand-new café concept designed for life on the go. Meet Eataly Caffè, a quick-service spinoff of the global culinary brand, opening its very fir...