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Piero Puricelli was born April 4, 1883, in Milano. He graduated as an engineer at the Zurich Technical Institute. In 1914 during World War I he worked with the Army Corps of Engineers in developing methods to improve the development of tools and road work. He became a charter member of the first Italian Touring Club in 1918 and consequently helped...

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The Italian owners of a McKinney copper and aluminum electrical wire manufacturing facility plan to invest $500 million to expand operations. Prysmian held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Encore Wire Plant on Thursday. The investment centers on a new medium-voltage cable production facility, totaling more than 650,000 square feet. The new plant is...

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In a culture obsessed with defying age, watching women reclaim their natural beauty is such a radically cool form of expression. It's more than just taking ownership of their bodies; it is paving the way for other women to feel empowered enough to do the same. Actress Lorraine Bracco, 70, is doing just that. Known for her roles in Goodfellas and Th...

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Moving to Italy with family in tow is one of those ideas that sounds like a daydream, but it’s a more grounded and rewarding choice than you might imagine. Beyond the visions of la dolce vita, Italy offers a lifestyle that is genuinely family-centric. Children are welcomed everywhere, community ties run deep, and life often revolves around good foo...

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Dear friends, Even this month, there have been many things that have kept us at We the Italians busy. Let’s start with the big news: We the Italians: the surveys. It is a new tool to further enhance our role as a platform for listening to and discussing the interests and opinions of this community. We’ve launched an observatory dedicated to this mi...

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While Italy’s city life thrums with energy and history, there’s something quietly captivating about the countryside. Think rolling hills dotted with olive groves, vineyards that seem to stretch for miles, and rural villages where every neighbour knows your name. For many, seeking out the best places to live in Italy means looking beyond the obvious...

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Retiring in Italy on a budget isn’t just a daydream—it’s something a growing number of people are actually doing, and with good reason. Life here has a knack for moving at its own rhythm. Quiet mornings in a sunlit square, fresh produce just around the corner, and a genuine sense of community you don’t always get elsewhere. While the image of Itali...

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With the mounting pressure from US tariffs on bikes made in Asia, is the cycling industry heading for an era of more home-grown production? If so, Italy is in a fine place to bring more production onshore and return to the glory days of Italian-made bicycles. At its peak, Italian bike manufacturing was the envy of the world. Bicycle behemoth Bianch...

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Farmina Pet Foods, a global leader in premium pet nutrition, officially opened its first U.S.-based manufacturing facility in Reidsville, North Carolina marking a major milestone in the company's 50-year history. While new to U.S. manufacturing, Farmina has served North American pet owners for more than a decade, delivering premium pet food made wi...

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The living room at 1637 West Ritner St. looks almost exactly as it did 50 years ago, including the pink velvet couch (perfectly preserved under custom-made clear vinyl), the burgundy wall-to-wall carpet, and the tension rod lamp with its metal winged mermaids holding light bulbs aloft. It’s a regular South Philly rowhouse, packed with well-loved, w...

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