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Little Italy San Jose has obtained the official work permit to start construction of the Little Italy Arch!!!!   We already have completed construction of the Arch beams and metal scrolls offsite at S&S Welding when we were approved for the structural design. We also just received a donation of the "Golden Gate Bridge" paint for the Arch...

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After several years of fundraising, seeking in-kind donors and city approval, and project managing the construction, Little Italy San Jose is ready for the unveiling ceremony of its 31 foot Little Italy Arch. The unveiling ceremony will take place on Friday, March 27th at 6:00 PM, and the celebration will continue until 9:00 PM. The unveiling...

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By Brian Spyros   The Front Street that exists in Hartford now is in stark contrast to what it was more than 100 years ago. "I'm a sentimentalist. I like the old style, the old times," said Paul Margolfo, who grew up in an Italian-American family not far from Front Street. He was one of many people who called the capital city home. &nb...

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The Little Italy neighborhood in Chicago might be small, but it proudly holds onto its strong Italian heritage. Set between the two University of Illinois campuses near the west side, Little Italy once was the epicenter of the Italian community in Chicago.   Although the old neighborhood is now partly filled with college students, visitors c...

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E' il 1883 quando inizia la sua carriera di agente di polizia. La sua placca d'argento sul petto porta il numero 285. Inizia come agente di pattuglia nella "Avenue 13th", ma la sua ascesa è solo all'inizio: diviene autore di imprese che rimarranno leggendarie, guadagnandosi la stima del Presidente Roosevelt, di cui diviene amico personale. Ciò che...

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The 4th annual SPRING SOCIAL organized by Promotion Center for Little Italy packed Germano's Piattini April 24th to fundraise for the nonprofit organization. The kindness and generosity of owners Germano Fabiani & Cyd Wolf provided yet another great venue to welcome event attendees as the restaurant donated 20% of bar sales and complimentary ap...

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The Italian American Museum in association with The Italian Historical Society of America proudly invites you to celebrate the 380th Anniversary of the First Italian Settler Pietro Cesare Alberti who arrived in New York City on June 2, 1635. A Talk and Film Presentation by Award-winning TV Producer-Writer-Director, His...

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by Michele DeLuca When you call Carmine Bianco, you should hope he doesn't answer. This way, you get to listen to the best recipe I've heard lately. Instead of a voice mail message, his phone sometimes answers with the voice of a distinctly Italian fellow who ticks off a list of the ingredients for a good red sauce.   For someone like...

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By Aimee Thompson When you think of Chicago's Little Italy, it's hard not to think about food. Italian food to be exact. And, that's for good reason as Italian restaurants abound - up and down Taylor Street from Morgan St. to the east and Ashland Ave. to the west.   But, while it's always best to arrive in Little Italy with an empty stomach...

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If you're strolling through Little Italy, don't be surprised to see Tony Danza. The "Who's the Boss" star is partners in the legendary Italian specialty food shop Alleva on Grand St. "I'm in there often," the 65-year-old actor proudly told Confidenti@l. "I mostly taste and work the cash register; it's cool."   The store, which bills its...

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