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Last semester saw the first few meetings of the Italian Film Club, a new student organization that meets every other Wednesday to view and discuss Italian cinema and television from across various decades. The club was brought about by Quin McGlame ‘25 and Teddy Salamone ‘27, both of whom had taken classes taught by the professor who would be broug...

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L'italoamericano Geno Auriemma diventa l'allenatore più anziano a vincere un titolo nella storia della pallacanestro femminile universitaria americana Il Museo nell'area di South Bend racconta gli immigrati italiani in Indiana Riforma della doppia cittadinanza in Italia: Basil Russo mette insieme coloro che in America si oppongono Da New York al N...

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There is new life in the old Subway building on Hazard Avenue. Italian meat specialist Trolio's Market Monday announced it would be opening a location at the 323 Hazard Ave. storefront. No formal date was announced, but the company seemed excited about "coming soon." "We are thrilled to announce that Trolio's Market, your one-stop shop for the fine...

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UConn Huskies women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma became the oldest coach to win a Division I basketball title in either the men's or women's sports following the team's 12th championship on Sunday. "Well, all those other coaches had the good sense to not stick around until they were 71," Auriemma said, per ESPN's Michael Voepel following the 8...

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An Italian-American family prepares for Easter on the home front during WWII in this bittersweet comedy written and directed by Frank S. Petrilli. A concert-reading of the play, An Easter on Mulberry Street, will be performed by The Acme Stage Company on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2pm at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road in West...

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Art teacher and cartoonist Doris Nitti, formerly of Provincetown, died peacefully on Feb. 13, 2025 at Greenridge Place, an assisted living community in Rocky Hill, Conn. She was 92. Doris was born on Dec. 14, 1932 in East Haven, Conn. Her Provincetown neighbor Padric Meagher said she was the adopted daughter of Joseph and Julia (Pecoraro) Nitti, wo...

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Westport has a new bakery in town, and it’s already drawing attention. Fatto A Mano, an Italian bakery located at 1835 Post Road East, opened Feb. 12. Based on the first day turnout, this spot is here to stay.  Walking into Fatto A Mano, the first thing you notice is the atmosphere. The vibe is warm and inviting, with an interior that feels really...

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Federico Balestra, standing in his recently expanded West Haven manufacturing facility, was surrounded by boxes full of black winter truffles — a delicate fungus that grows at the roots of oak and hazelnut trees. “This truffle arrived last night, shipped yesterday morning from Italy,” said Balestra, the third-generation owner and CEO of his truffle...

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After closing last year, one restaurant is set to reemerge in Westport's dining scene this month. Finalmente Trattoria, a family-owned Italian dining spot that closed in May of 2024, is set to reopen under a new owner: Connecticut restaurateur and Italy native Giuseppe Cinque. Cinque, a Milford resident, told CT Insider that he hasn't established a...

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With three billion pizzas being sold each year, it is no secret that Americans have an affinity for pizza. Across the country, many often attribute the best pizza to New York’s thin crust, Detroit’s rectangular pan or Chicago’s deep dish. However, when friends debate which state has the best pizza, I am often met with bewilderment as I defend my ho...

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