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Louis DeSimone was born Feb. 21, 1922, in Philadelphia; His parents Anthony and Nicolina DeSimone were Italian immigrants. He was raised in Bridgeport, Pa., and graduated from what was then named Villanova College. His family was devoutly Catholic, and both he and his two brothers joined the priesthood. His father was a barber and would often give...

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Santucci's Original Square Pizza, the pizzeria founded in Northeast Philly, will add to its footprint in the region with three locations in South Jersey and one more in the city. The restaurant is known for its square pies that have sauce on top of the cheese. According to Santucci's website, the Jersey locations will be in Cherry Hill, at 100 Spri...

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Sal Lapio is taking it easy now, heading to work at 7 a.m. and heading home midafternoon, a sharp contrast to when he was running a gas station that was open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. six days a week. Two things justify the new routine. He’s 79. And, as the founder of Sal Lapio Homes, he’s the boss. Yet, he still goes to work five days a week and does...

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There is Italian food.... and then there is SICILIAN FOOD!! Come at 100 cedarville rd, Easton, PA for some of the best Sicilian food in the area. All made with the knowledge of family recipes and the love of the heart while preparing it for our family and friends! Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. 6 PM - Tempo Italiano with John Richetta will spin all of your...

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We are pleased to present the 3rd annual L'Italia Festival at Lititz Springs Park on September 21. L'Italia Festival is an annual Italian Cultural Festival presented by the Keystone Italian Project.  The goal of the Festival is to share and celebrate the things we love most about Italy -- the sense of community, the language, the games, the music,...

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Wine is often a celebration libation, with countless glasses being raised every day as friends, family, and others gather for several reasons. And South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso is celebrating with his own wine, having just opened Pray Tell Wines in Kensington on Saturday, Aug. 3 after spending his childhood making wine on South 9th Street an...

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Sofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use, is partnering with the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Chapter of the Italian Scientists & Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF) to launch the 2024 ISSNAF-PND/Sofidel AI Innovation in Marketing Award. The winner will receive a $3,000 grand prize. This award...

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It was a colorful display to start Monday morning in Philadelphia, courtesy of the Italian Air Force. The famous Frecce Tricolori flew over the city in a 10-jet formation with their signature red, white and green smoke trails. The precision team just put on a show at the New York International Air Show. The next stop is the Air Show in Ocean City,...

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Two bills that were advancing through the Massachusetts House and Senate, seeking to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, are now all but dead-on-arrival thanks to a viral petition spearheaded by affiliates of the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO).  COPOMIAO President Basil M. Russo, along wit...

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Who has the best pizza between three shops along Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield? It will be determined at Little Italy Days, running Aug. 15-18. The annual festival features four days of food, games, crafts and live entertainment with more than 30 acts on three stages. New this year is a pizza contest between Angelo’s Pizzeria, Caliente Pizza & Draft...

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