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In metro Detroit, a storied Italian bakery rings in a century of business and community service, carving a name for itself in the local annals of family-owned establishments. WXYZ reports that Bommarito Bakery, a staple in the St. Clair Shores area, has been honored with a historic marker, admiring its decades of contributions to the community. Hav...

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This September in Napa Valley, Cafe Cortina's founder Rina Tonon takes her place among culinary giants. The Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRōNA) Hall of Fame welcomes her on September 10, 2025, marking five decades of excellence in food service. "A trailblazer of farm-to-table dining and one of the Midwest's most respected restaur...

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Event by Detroit Historical Museum and Detroit Historical Society. 5401 Woodward Avenue, 48202. September 27, 2025, 2:00 - 3:30pm. Included with museum admission! Learn more and register here. Join author, photographer, and historian Dale A. Carlson as he explores the life and career of Corrado Giuseppe "Joe" Parducci (1900–1981), Detroit’s most pr...

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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Congressional Fellowship Program places outstanding Italian American college students and recent graduates in offices of members and associates of the Italian American Congressional Delegation (IACD) to educate and support the next generation of Italian American leadership. This fellowship serves as a...

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On July 31, Angie’s Toy Chest celebrated the opening of their new location in St. Clair Shores, Michigan with a ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house reception.  Italian American Angie D’Aleo Morelli, the executive director of the organization, was delighted with the welcome they have received from the community of St. Clair Shores.  The Lakesh...

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The sights, sounds and aromas of Italy will fill the air Saturday, Aug. 9, as Italian Fest transforms downtown Iron Mountain (MI) into a vibrant celebration of the culture. The Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority will host its 18th-annual event, sponsored by LiUNA Local 1329, from noon to 11 p.m. in Iron Mountain’s downtown parking lot at...

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The West Michigan Italian Fest, or Festa Italiana, is set to return this weekend in Byron Center in Grand Rapids (MI) after a quarter-century hiatus. Hosted and ran by the newly-formed 501c3 West Michigan Italian Cultural Center, the festival celebrates Italian culture and heritage in our area. "We all have a rich history of immigrating here, you k...

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Michigan's WK Kellogg Co., the cereal giant, is set to be acquired by the Italian candymaker behind Ferrero Rocher in a nearly $3 billion deal, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. A deal with parent Ferrero SpA, the maker of Butterfinger candy bars and Nutella hazelnut spread, could be finalized as soon as this week, according to reports. S...

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Sixteen high school juniors from public schools in New York, Los Angeles and Detroit are heading to Florence, Italy, for a fully funded, monthlong immersion in Renaissance art, history and culture — an experience that organizers describe as a potentially life-changing opportunity. The students, along with four teacher-chaperones, are this year’s re...

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An annual festival celebrating Italian heritage is returning to Sterling Heights. Festa Italiana will return to Freedom Hill County Park, bringing three days of music, food and family fun to help celebrate the Italian community July 18-20. “It’s a celebration of Italian heritage, of our food and drink and entertainment,” said Joe Ventimiglia, the o...

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