Like almost every talented, driven gymnast, Sophia Campana grew up with Olympic ambitions. “Gosh, I was obsessed with the Olympics,” Campana says. “My thinking was I’ll make it to the Olympics and win the gold medal and then everyone will love me.” So, when she failed to qualify with the gymnastics team for the 2012 Olympics it was a major blow. Bu...
READ MOREThe sister city relationship between Potenza, Italy and Denver, Colorado was born in 1982, just two years after the devastating earthquake that struck Irpinia and brought widespread destruction to parts of Basilicata, including Potenza. Though separated by geography, the two cities share a strong and enduring friendship rooted in cultural exchange,...
READ MOREGet ready for an even more spectacular experience as the 35th Anniversary Automezzi Car Show takes over the 32,500-square-foot Sheltair Aviation Hangar B at Rocky Mountain Airport in Broomfield, CO, on July 20, 2025. This year’s venue upgrade, with its dramatic mountain backdrops and first-ever vintage aircraft display, elevates the event to new he...
READ MOREMeglio tardi che mai. The Colorado Buffaloes have added another forward to the 2025-26 men’s basketball roster. Well, it might be more accurate to say he’s been added to the cafeteria and weight room before he plays a game at the CU Events Center. Tad Boyle’s newest addition is Leonardo van Elswyk. He’s a 7’1 pile of sticks and bones the coaches un...
READ MOREJim Leprino, a notable figure in Denver as well as the broader food industry, passed away at the age of 87. Known for his reclusive nature, Leprino built a dairy empire that stands as the world's largest producer of mozzarella cheese, an enterprise which began humbly in a small family shop. 9NEWS reported on the legacy he leaves behind, a global bu...
READ MORESlots available for biometric data capture for the issuance of Italian passports in Denver on the date of July 1, 2025 are SOLD OUT. Additional passport days in Denver will be scheduled in the future, the details of which will be promptly communicated through institutional channels. As always, the possibility of booking a passport appointment at th...
READ MOREThe Italian-American Charity Golf Association has fulfilled its $100,000 pledge to support The Star Hospice House. This year’s donation of $16,460 marks the completion of the organization’s commitment and the continuation of its partnership with Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care “Our organization is deeply rooted in community, and The Star Hospi...
READ MOREItalian Food Emporium, an artisanal pasta manufacturing company, has joined the Rural Jump-Start (RJS) Program, the Business Funding and Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade announced. The emporium has a commitment to “time-honored Italian pasta-making techniques,” and will support local agricu...
READ MOREThe new authentic Italian restaurant in Yuma is off to a great start. Located in downtown Yuma at 202 S. Main St., Trattoria Rossi has been attracting hungry and thirsty clients from all over the region since it opened in early March. “We have had great response,” owner and head chef Diego Rossi said. Besides Yuma, people have come from communities...
READ MOREIf you're craving some delicious Italian food in Colorado Springs – but don't want to deal with making reservations at a fine dining spot, you should know about Stellina Pizza Cafe. Found a few blocks east of downtown, this restaurant serves up popular Italian staples without the 'stuffy' atmosphere found at some upscale spots. Diners order from a...
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