Best Italian Cities Wine Lovers Should Visit
Italy calls to travelers who understand that great wine tells the story of its land, people, and traditions. For those who appreciate the artistry behind both cooking and winemaking, certain Italian cities offer experiences that go far beyond typical tourist attractions. These wine destinations reveal how wine culture intertwines with local cuisine...
Cabrini shrine to host 2nd annual bus pilgrimage
The first Italian American pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini in Chicago was such a resounding success, the shrine is gearing up to replicate the experience on Sept. 21. Buses will once again pick up and drop off attendees at Casa Italia in Stone Park and the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club in Chicago, with Villa...
Ceremony in Pianosinatico (Tuscany) to Honor Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in WWII
Local residents, U.S. Army representatives, and civic leaders gathered Aug. 23 in this mountain village to unveil a monument honoring two American soldiers who died in the region during World War II. The event, organized by the Laltrolato del Caposaldo Association, commemorated Privates Robert Morasco and Charles Hunnicut of the 85th Infantry Regim...
St. Rocco’s gears up for 50th Italian Festival in Hulberton on Aug. 31
St. Rocco’s Italian Fest scheduled Aug. 31 is shaping up to be one for the record books. This will be the 50th anniversary of the event, which will not only feature the traditional Italian foods and famous bocce tournament, but will focus on the legacy of St. Rocco’s and the quarrymen who immigrated to Orleans County. “The Local Legacies Project wa...
Italy postal service suspends shipment of packages to US amid tariff confusion
Italy's national postal service has temporarily suspended the sending of packages to the United States ahead of new tariffs on the import of goods worth less than $800. The move by Poste Italiane coincides with similar measures by other national postal services in Europe, including in France, Germany, Spain and the UK, amid confusion over new impor...
New day dawning at Casa Italia
After six whirlwind months of construction, the first floor of the Community Center at Casa Italia has been transformed as part of an ongoing rinascimento at the venerable institution. The Community Center has always been a great venue for special events, with a modern lobby and restrooms, the Chandelier Room accommodating up to 140 guests, and the...
Microcars on the rise in Italian cities
In Italy’s major cities, traffic has always been a headache. Narrow streets, built centuries ago for pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages, are now crowded with cars, scooters, and buses. Finding space to move, let alone park, is a daily challenge. That’s where microcars come in. The very first versions appeared right after World War II, often with...
Tiny Italian island has secret underwater city, ‘steam grottos’ and free tourist hot springs
A beautiful island called Ischia is found off the coast of Naples - and it is actually home to an underwater city. The island can be reached by ferry from the Italian mainland in under two hours. The beautiful Italian Isle is known for having bustling coastal bars and pretty swimming spots, but it also has a secret. On the seabed surrounding the is...
Italian festival this weekend in Mahopac, NY
Festa Italiana Del Giglio will be taking over St. John’s Church in Mahopac this weekend with ceremonies, dancing and fine food. The festival is being organized by the Giglio Society, a group of individuals who have dedicated their lives to honor Catholic traditions. Giulio Cefaloni, president of the Italian-American Club of Mahopac said that “Their...
Lady Gaga Makes Triumphant Return With The Mayhem Ball’s Homecoming Show in New York City
Dorothy Gale famously said that “there’s no place like home.” But Lady Gaga put it a bit more succinctly on Friday (Aug. 22) night: “I’M HOME, NEW YORK CITY!!“ Mother Monster touched down in New York City on Friday for her first live performance there in just over three years since she took MetLife Stadium by storm with The Chromatica Ball in 2022....
East Utica Celebrates the Feast of Saint Rosalie
The Feast of Saint Rosalie, a more than 100-year-old tradition, in East Utica, continues this weekend. The first feast was celebrated in the backyard of an East Utica home. The feast, honoring one of the patron saints of Sicily, continues not far from its original location, on the corner, of Mohawk and Jay Streets, in Utica. For Jim Delitto, Presi...
Italy-based Motorsports Technical School opens Indianapolis campus
The racing capital of the world is now home to the first American Motorsports Technical School location. MTS reported that it’s prepared thousands of students for top global racing teams over the past decade of growth in Europe. So, when it was time to expand programming to the United States, Indianapolis was an obvious choice for CEO and founder E...