The 2014 Italian Festival scholarship winners were announced and honored Saturday at Heritage Port.There were 14 total winners from six surrounding counties which are: Belmont, Jefferson, Hancock, Brooke, Ohio and Marshall. Each student received a commemorative scholarship plaque.    Those awarded are:Collin Stipetich from John Marshall...

It's almost Columbus Day but you would never know it in certain parts of the country. In many cities, and even whole states, Columbus Day has been replaced with "Native American Day", or "Discoverer Day" as has happened in Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon and South Dakota.   Other states are forced to authorize the holiday although they don't celebrat...

The Italian American Festival Foundation of Stark County announced it will award $8,000 in college scholarships this year. To be eligible for the scholarship funding, applicants must be of Italian-American heritage and a 2015 graduate of a Stark County high school. Scholarships are awarded based on need, scholastic ability, extra-curricul...

May 28, 2015 at 12:00am — May 31, 2015 12:00am 1053 Waterloo Road | Stanhope, NJ 07874 The 2nd Annual SMS Italian Festival is a non-profit event that will support the children of St Michael School. All proceeds will be used for facility upgrades to provide a safe and healthy environment for learning.   Our Goal: Placing a focus on dev...

Italian music, food and culture filled Roselle Park's Casano Community Center on Sunday, Aug. 16 as residents celebrated Italian Day. "Italian Day was another success in our ongoing effort to salute the background of Parkers as we move ahead as a strong, vibrant community," Roselle Park Mayor Carl Hokanson said.   The event was kicked o...

by Matt Conti Opening Ceremonies at the 2016 St. Anthony's Feast was a spectacle for thousands of devotees of the patron saint. Always on the last weekend in August, the gold-adorned statue of San Antonio emerged to the faithful crowds on under the glory of confetti and streamers.   A blessing by Fr. Antonio of St. Leonard Church was follow...

On August 9, 10 and 11, the Saint Rocco's Feast Association will celebrate 84 years of tradition during their annual "Grande Festa". Saint Rocco's Feast has been an integral part of Malden's community. The event gathers residents and visitors alike to celebrate everything Italian in the streets of Malden. The Saint Rocco society began 84 years...

È stata inaugurata ieri, 19 marzo, la 38esima edizione del Cleveland International Film Festival, che chiuderà il 30 marzo. Quest'anno i film italiani in concorso, presentati in collaborazione con il Consolato d'Italia in Detroit, sono ben 4.   Si tratta di "Border" di Alessio Cremonini, film che affronta il tema della crisi siriana e dei pr...

Si parla spesso della fuga di talenti dall'Italia, a volte con rammarico, ma bisogna ammettere che un mercato come quello americano presenta delle opportunità concrete a chi quel talento e tanta passione davvero ce l'ha.   È ciò che accomuna i dieci artisti under 35 che compongono il programma di Film for Meeting 2014. Si tratta di uno showc...

The sponsors of the annual Southington Italian-American Festival have selected Community Services and Southington Community Cultural Arts to be the recipients of proceeds from the festival. The festival, sponsored by the Sons of Italy and UNICO, will take place Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 24, 25 and 26, on Center Street. UNICO festival coo...