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By Amy Kellogg   Did you ever wonder, why NAPLES, Florida? Or MILAN, Ohio? One Italian journalist turned this puzzle into an enlightening voyage across the United States, from Venice, Calif., to Verona, N.J., and six other towns or cities in-between. Alberto Giuffre, who works for Fox's sister network Sky Italia in Milan, talks abo...

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The Grand Lodge of Ohio, Sons of Italy in America recently awarded Akron Police Capt. Paul Calvaruso the State of Ohio 2013 Law Officer of the Year award. The award was presented at the evening gala event at the Cherry Valley Lodge during The Sons of Italy biennial state convention. Calvaruso is shown at right accepting the award, with Terry L...

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Since 2010, Dr. Simonini has been Assistant Professor of Italian at Youngstown State University (YSU). She is a frequent writer and conference presenter on Italian American Studies. Recently, she assumed the position of editor of the journal Italian Americana, whose most recent issue will be published by YSU.   LG: It's a real pleasure to he...

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Change is on the horizon for Fiat Chrysler and it couldn't come soon enough. It's no secret that the Italian-American carmaker has decided to focus on bolstering its Jeep lineup. This plan means there will be a lot of changes for the brand's assembly plants in North America—and these changes are starting with a $1.05 billion investment in the brand...

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The Italian Cultural Garden in Rockefeller Park in Cleveland, OH was dedicated in 1930, "as a symbol of the contribution of Italian culture to American democracy." In 2007, civic volunteers united to begin a $1.2 million restoration of this three- acre Renaissance Cultural Garden, the most used by the public of 70 acres of gardens in the park. &nb...

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Summer Arts Festival June 5 - 7This year's art walk is shaping up to be fabulous!Many galleries are hosting receptions for the event. Wine tastings all weekend. This year we have even added outdoor artist vendors this year!When you get hungry, visit one of our fine restaurants for al fresco dining.There's even a Toga Party on Saturday night! You tr...

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by Polly Campbell The owners of A Tavola, the wood-fired pizza restaurants in Over-the-Rhine and Madeira, are opening a new concept. Their new place will also specialize in pizza, but with a different approach. Taglio, coming to Columbia Tusculum, will focus on delivering New York style pizza, along with beer and wine. They hope to open on Feb. 7....

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By Douglas Trattner   For the past nine months, the 100-plus year old structure that long had been home to the Mayfield Café has been getting a complete makeover inside and out. The aluminum siding has been stripped, revealing the original clapboard siding.   New windows have been installed up and down, including a fold-away glass faç...

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Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is seeking young women of Italian descent ages 8 through 13 for the Junior Miss Italian Youngstown title and ages 14 through 19 for the title of Miss Italian Youngstown. The pageant will take place at 6 p.m. July 29 on the main stage.   Contestants also are being sought for the Little King and Queen Pageant fo...

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by Ralph D. Russo   The heroes of northeast Ohio cover the walls at the most popular Italian restaurant in Bo Pelini's hometown. Bernie Kosar's No. 19 Cleveland Browns jersey next to the door that leads to the kitchen. The photograph behind the bar of Ron Jaworski, the former Youngstown State quarterback who took the Philadelphia Eagles...

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