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At the Baseball for Babbo Day of Giving on Feb. 26, the community raised $203,501 to support pancreatic cancer research. Babbo Italian Eatery donated 100% of the profits from dine-in and take out, catering and gift card purchases, as well as proceeds from a raffle and auction featuring autographed MLB memorabilia to the Seena Magowitz Foundation, b...

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From a young age, Ida Fiore knew she wanted to be a teacher. “I loved school and everything about it, from learning new things to building relationships with my teachers and classmates,” she says. “Teaching felt like a natural path for me, combining my passion for education and my desire to make a difference in the lives of others.” Now 32 years in...

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In the historic center of Naples, young men and women serve as guides at the Duomo and soon at other churches "under restoration and enhancement." Entrance and guided tours are free, and anyone who wishes to donate or become a member is welcome. Many of the guides come from difficult situations. This is a commendable project explained by Don Anton...

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Al via la Mille Miglia Florida Experience 2025 L'Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America sostiene le iniziative di soccorso contro l'incendio di Palisades Il regista di 'Conclave' Edward Berger e le star Isabella Rossellini e Sergio Castellitto premiati dal Festival Los Angeles-Italia I fratelli Russo lasciano il segno: i registi italoamerica...

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The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles has decided not to press charges against protestors who defaced the DTLA landmark with profanities. Instead, the nonprofit is raising funds to restore it.  The institution was vandalized during a protest against President Donald Trump.  “It’s a truly tragic turn of events as the IAMLA honors the legacy of...

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From mutual aid societies to communities, the step is short. Not in words, perhaps, but in reality, the transition has certainly taken place. Excluding churches and religious organizations, mutual aid networks have historically been the most widespread form of voluntary association for millions of immigrants in the United States. They also served a...

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The Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) and the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) have launched a fundraising campaign to support those affected by the recent wildfires in and around the greater Los Angeles area. Under the leadership of SIF President Comm. Joseph Sciame and OSDIA National President/SIF Chairman Michael G. Polo, we inv...

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More than 160 people attended a Plainfields’ Chapter of UNICO fundraising dinner on Feb. 2, with proceeds from the event benefiting local charities and creating scholarship opportunities. Members of the nonprofit organization volunteered their time and culinary expertise to create a wonderful homecooked Italian meal and festive atmosphere for “Nonn...

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The youngest of four sons, Eric Marella was born in Melrose Park to Dominic and GraceAnn (Russo) Marella. He grew up surrounded by family on both sides. His father’s parents emigrated from Marche and Tuscany, and his mother’s family from Basilicata. The family sat down to Sunday dinners of pasta with neck bones and sausage, never knowing who might...

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On Tuesday, January 21, the Clark Township Council met for its first meeting following its reorganization meeting of January 1. During the meeting, Ms. Kim Baglieri was honored with the 2024 Volunteer Resident of the Year Award. Also of note, Councilmember Angel Albanese, who had already been serving as acting mayor of the Township of Clark since t...

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