All four of Nick Cappelli Jr.’s grandparents are immigrants. Nick’s father, Nicholas Emidio Cappelli Senior’s parents are from the Marche region while his mom Dolores’s family is from Avellino and immigrated here circa 1905. Like so many other Italian immigrants of that time, Nick Seniors dad (Nick’s grandfather Emidio Cappelli), found housing with...
READ MOREIn Naples, the organization Maestri di Strada helps marginalized youth. In neighborhoods where crime gangs recruit young members, the group works to prevent school drop-outs and criminality while improving young people's prospects. Maestri di Strada was founded in the early 2000s by former teacher Cesare Moreno. With its team of teachers, youth wor...
READ MORESunday, the East Haven Town Green will come alive with the sounds of Italy for Neapolitan Night. The evening will feature performances by local favorite Tony V and New York’s own Italian American Idol, Jackie DiMaggio, as they join forces to perform beloved Neapolitan music and timeless standards. This 6 p.m. free concert "promises a memorable e...
READ MOREUnderwater excavation operations that unearthed a Roman-era thermal environment, located at a depth of three meters in the center of the Portus Iulius, within Zone B of the Baia Underwater Park, were completed in recent days. The intervention, conducted after the site was identified in 2023, has allowed the documentation of a well-preserved structu...
READ MOREItaly’s coastal lighthouses are not just navigational aids but true architectural gems set against breathtaking landscapes. Here are the most charming lighthouses in Italy — must-see destinations for those who love the sea, history, and nature. The most charming Italian lighthouses are far more than navigational tools, they are captivating coastal...
READ MOREPut the car in gear and hit the open road: Italy comprises nearly 6,400km (4,000 miles) of express highways and 288,000km (180,000 miles) of secondary roads. The country also has just about as many kinds of terrains as it does types of pasta, from flower-strewn meadows to forested valleys, lake-hugging villages to switchback-studded alpine peaks — ...
READ MOREItaly boasts heaps of creamy pastas and cheese-riddled pizzas, but the land of all things Dolce Vita offers more than just amazing food. It is one of the world's best destinations for avid hikers, thanks to a tradition of pedestrian trails that can be traced back to the Romans. Visitors can enjoy everything from seaside walking paths to intense mul...
READ MOREDiscovering hidden swimming spots in Italy gives you the chance to experience a side of the country that’s anything but ordinary—far from the summer chaos, deeply authentic, and truly revitalizing. Here, you'll come across natural pools, secluded beaches, alpine gorges, and mountain lakes. These wild corners invite complete renewal, deep connection...
READ MOREMozzarella di Bufala Campana is one of Italy’s most iconic and cherished cheeses. Soft, fresh, and delicately elastic in texture, this stretched-curd cheese is made from the milk of water buffaloes, not cows - a distinction that gives it a richer taste and a unique nutritional profile. Its traditional production is centered in the southern region o...
READ MOREAugust 2025 Growing Up Italian: a modern voice for a timeless Italian American community
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