Federal Hill Summer Festival in Providence, RI
Celebrate summer on Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island – the annual Summer Festival is hosted by the Federal Hill Commerce Association! This annual festival is returning with new dates. Spanning three days of festivities over the Victory Day weekend from August 9 – 11, 2025, this celebration brings together the best of food, live entertainmen...
Ex-Philadelphia mayor's executive order to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day is invalid, court rules
Former Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney violated the City Charter in 2021 when he signed an executive order to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day, a Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled Wednesday. "It therefore runs afoul of the separation of powers inherent in the Charter and, accordingly, is invalid," Judge Patricia A. McCollough wrote...
Madonna Del Monte Festival notes 126th year this weekend
The Madonna Del Monte festival at Most Precious Blood Church in Hazleton (PA) returns this weekend, marking 126 years of celebrating Catholic traditions carried over from the mountains of Italy. “I sum it up as safe family fun. It’s a celebration of Catholic faith, traditions of ancestors and the present moment. It’s a family, a homecoming for a lo...
7 days in and around Genoa: an experience rich in history, nature and hidden gems
Liguria’s Riviera holds a subtle charm, shaped by contrasts and harmonies: sea and mountains brushing against each other, villages perched above the blue, hills lined with olive trees, and glimpses that seem frozen in time. In particular, Genoa and its surroundings are a patchwork of art, history, and nature. From the heart of the city, with the P...
Italian fest celebrates 40th edition
He’s only 39 years old, and his grandfather, Lou Metter, founded the downtown Warren (OH) festival in 1985 before he was born, but he believes his grandfather would be proud to know that the event is celebrating its 40th edition today through Sunday. “I think he’d be happy that it’s still going strong,” Hovance said. “We’re still trying to keep up...
A night of wishes under the stars in Italy’s most beautiful villages
Italy’s hidden villages will light up on Sunday, August 10, 2025, as dozens of small towns take part in the annual "Borgo dei Desideri" — the Village of Wishes — in celebration of the Night of San Lorenzo. From sunset through the early morning hours, this nationwide event invites visitors to slow down, reflect, and express their personal hopes unde...
From Kentucky to Scanno: a wedding, a twin house, and a tribute to Italian roots
A remarkable connection across continents: in Kentucky, an Italian American entrepreneur has recreated a near-identical replica of Scanno’s historic Palazzo Di Rienzo — while his daughter married in the very Italian village where her family roots began. Phil Tarullo, whose family hails from Scanno in Abruzzo, commissioned a detailed architectural c...
Tucci in Italy earns two Emmy nominations for storytelling and cinematography
Tucci in Italy, the National Geographic-produced series available on Disney+, has received two Emmy nominations, reinforcing its critical acclaim for both storytelling and visual artistry. The show has been recognized in two major categories that highlight the quality and authenticity of the production. The first nomination is for Outstandin...
'A lot to offer' - Worcester's Italian Festival returns, driven by families, culture
For four days in mid-August, Massasoit Road in Worcester (MA) will be home to a little piece of Italy on this side of the Atlantic as the Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish hosts its annual Italian Festival, celebrating the passing down of culture through generations. “Every time you turn around, there's going to be something go...
Angie’s Toy Chest Grand Opening: “Every Child Deserves a Little Christmas”
On July 31, Angie’s Toy Chest celebrated the opening of their new location in St. Clair Shores, Michigan with a ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house reception. Italian American Angie D’Aleo Morelli, the executive director of the organization, was delighted with the welcome they have received from the community of St. Clair Shores. The Lakesh...
‘Cleveland’s 126th ‘Feast’ includes Italian religious traditions and ethnic food
Thousands will fill the streets of Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood for the 126th celebration of the Feast of the Assumption. Known to locals simply as “The Feast,” the four-day event takes place Thursday Aug. 14, to Sunday, Aug. 17, along Mayfield and Murray Hill roads in the historic neighborhood. For Catholics, August 15 marks the Assumpti...
In ‘Little Italy,’ Dina Brodsky and Lorraine Loots Collaborate on a Tiny Scale
From Manhattan to San Diego to Cleveland, neighborhoods known for their Italian-American populations have endearingly been called Little Italy, where facets of the Mediterranean nation’s culture and cuisine are preserved and celebrated. For artists Lorraine Loots and Dina Brodsky, who both create work on a very small scale, a trip to Italy and a co...