Italy’s Southern Gems Transform Tourism with Bold Revival While Navigating Resident Challenges and Economic Growth
Italy’s southern cities are experiencing a vibrant surge in tourism that is opening fresh economic opportunities and revitalizing communities. This growth is driven by strategic efforts to attract visitors while investing tourism revenue into local development. However, alongside this promising expansion, residents face challenges such as rising ho...
The new American dream? Buying and renting out vacation homes in Italy.
Every time Laurie DeRiu visited her father-in-law in Sardinia, she left enamored by the Italian island's beauty and relaxed atmosphere. "It's a totally different quality of life there," DeRiu, 60, told Business Insider. "It's not at all the hustle and bustle that happens, especially in the northeast." Though she fantasized about someday moving to S...
How to avoid tourist traps in Italy: 10 tips for a more authentic trip
In recent years, the desire for authentic travel experiences has grown rapidly among visitors. More and more travellers are looking to venture off the beaten track, seeking not just the postcard-perfect landmarks, but genuine connections with the territories, their traditions, and their inhabitants. Choosing to experience the real Italy means more...
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Moses W. Harrison II
“I had the great pleasure of meeting Illinois Supreme Court Justice Moses W. Harrison II — or “Mose,” as he liked to be called — about the time he declared his candidacy for the Illinois Supreme Court in 1987. We became dear friends over the years. Named after his paternal grandfather, Justice Harrison was highly respected and the first Italian Am...
What's in a name? The weird, rude, and cheeky world of Italian food names
Italy is known for its culinary elegance: truffles from Alba, saffron risotto from Milan, delicious seafood, even the simple – but famed – aura of pasta al pomodoro. But beyond polished menus and starred trattorias, Italian cuisine hides a wonderfully irreverent side, one we find in all its – allow me to say – cheekiness in the names of certain dis...
FESTIVAL NAPA VALLEY > Maria Manetti Celebrates La Dolce Vita! honoring Ennio Morricone
When: Tuesday, July 15 | 6:30PM - Where: Festival Napa Valley Stage at Charles Krug - 2800 Main Street | St. Helena Experience the enchantment of La Dolce Vita at this evening dedicated to the music of one of the world’s greatest film composers, the late Academy Award-winning Ennio Morricone. The celebration begins at Charles Krug, where the Fe...
Living in Lecce: Baroque beauty in Italy's heel
Nestled right down in the heel of Italy’s boot, Lecce is called the “Florence of the South”, known for its extravagant Baroque architecture and winding old town. With a population hovering around 95,000, Lecce is big enough to offer a bit of buzz, but small enough that you’ll quickly recognise familiar faces at your favourite pasticceria. The town...
UNICO grants $6,000 in scholarships to local graduates
The Hazleton Chapter of UNICO granted annual scholarships to four successful applicants. Hazleton UNICO grants these scholarships each year to help area graduates pursue their higher education goals. Each successful applicant was awarded $1,500 to be used for their tuition or other associated school costs. One technical school scholarship was award...
Pantelleria capers: tradition, history and tasty recipes
Today we are talking about one of the most precious ingredients of Sicilian cuisine: the Pantelleria Caper! The protagonist of many recipes, especially spring and summer, the Pantelleria caper is the flower bud of a particular plant cultivated on the island of Pantelleria, in the province of Trapani, and since 1996 recognized as PGI. Do you know wh...
Commemorative plaque honors 2 NYC community champions
A commemorative plaque was unveiled on Sunday in New York City’s Chinatown honoring two men that advocated for a community they both loved. Community champions Frank Mosco and Corky Lee were remembered with a commemorative plaque that paid tribute to their advocacy and their relationship bridging the Italian Americans and Chinese Americans. Mosco w...
How medieval lessons for managing floods could help those facing them in northern Italy today
Northern Italy has been hit by a series of devastating floods in recent years. In March 2025 and the previous autumn, heavy rainfall hammered the region, swamping fields, farms and towns. More than 3,000 had to leave their homes in Emilia-Romagna, between Bologna and Ravenna. The downpours caused widespread floods, landslides, and infrastructure da...
‘Sopranos’ Star, 70, Fully Embraces Gray Hair and Fans Think She’s More Stunning Than Ever
In a culture obsessed with defying age, watching women reclaim their natural beauty is such a radically cool form of expression. It's more than just taking ownership of their bodies; it is paving the way for other women to feel empowered enough to do the same. Actress Lorraine Bracco, 70, is doing just that. Known for her roles in Goodfellas and Th...