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Michigan's Italian roots stretch back to its founding, and small towns, streets and other locations highlight that history. From industrial metro Detroit to Upper Peninsula iron mining communities, Italian immigrants and their Italian American descendants have played a key role in shaping Michigan's history. As of 2000, when the U.S. Census last in...

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Festivities will be held in Ishpeming for this year's Italian Fest on Saturday, July 26. Here's what you can expect.  The event, held by the St. Rocco-St. Anthony Society of Ishpeming, is free, family-friendly and open to the public. Plenty of Italian and American food will be served throughout the day at the venue: the Al Quaal Recreation Area. Wh...

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West Michigan is known for having some truly exquisite festivals. Some, like Tulip Time, are ranked among the best festivals in the entire country. The World of Winter festival in downtown Grand Rapids is the largest winter festival in North America. Festivals come and go, like the Festival of the Arts, which announced it would cease operations aft...

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One of Detroit's favorite names in pizza, Supino is planning a third location in 2026. Set to open in Beverly Hills at the Market Fresh shopping plaza at Southfield and 13 Mile roads, this will be the first Supino Pizzeria in Oakland County. "We can do a beer-and-a-slice kind of thing, but we can also do special occasions," said owner Dave Mancini...

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The Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan (IACCM) proudly announced the results of its 2025 scholarship competition at its monthly meeting on June 5 at Andiamo. The Honorable Joseph Toia, Macomb County Circuit Court, has been chairman of the IACCM Scholarship Committee for twenty-five years and once again presided over the awards present...

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The 75-year-old Cottage Inn on East William Street closed its doors last spring, and now Coratti’s is ready to open theirs. The old building has been transformed into a fun, colorful, open-concept restaurant, with two bocce ball courts, about 220 seats for guests, and a market next door. Vintage bikes hang from the ceiling and metal garage doors op...

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The Italian community in Michigan celebrated this week as June 2 marked Italian National Day or Festa della Repubblica. Festa della Repubblica was a defining day in Italian history in 1946 when Italians chose to form a republic. The day celebrates Italian culture, tradition and excellence. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed June 2, 2025,...

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  La partnership tra Visit Detroit e la Juventus FC Umberto Rispoli è il primo fantino italiano a vincere una gara della Triple Crown Race Italia e Stati Uniti rafforzano la cooperazione per il recupero dei resti dei soldati americani dispersi della Seconda Guerra Mondiale Lady Gaga è ora a un solo premio dal titolo EGOT Cinque nuovi voli tra Itali...

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If you are in the mood for traditional dishes that will whisk you away to a small rustic Italian kitchen, you have found your gem in Mimi & Pipi’s in Grayling. From classic Italian fare to weekly specials there is something for every palate and what sets this beautiful space apart is more than its delicious food, but the welcoming and “stay awhile”...

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Washington Township Supervisor Sebastiano Previti held a reception honoring the mayor of Terrasini (Palermo), Giosuè Maniaci.  Also in attendance were Fr. Pino Ingraio, a Sicilian folklore group of singers and musicians, and a delegation of citizens from Terrasini who traveled to Michigan with the mayor. Local communities were represented by Bruce...

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