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A national organization of Italian-Americans says it will boycott a Latham hotel over its Mafia-themed New Year's Eve Party.   The Sons of Italy tried repeatedly to get the Holiday Inn Express to change the theme to something that was not insulting to Italian-Americans, said Lou Gallo, state chairman for the organization's Commission for Soc...

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By Sara Bauknecht Gina Mazzotta doesn't give much mind to those who say Pittsburgh comes up short when it comes to having a sense of style. In just shy of three years, she's turned her interest in millinery into a full-fledged business based here.   "There's definitely that style in Pittsburgh, and it's growing," she says. "There is a...

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The legend of South Philly's Triangle Tavern at 10th & Reed looms large.   Images of Dusty Gale taking out his teeth to sing Italian songs or his drummer Tony Dell unbuttoning his short-sleeved shirt, sliding a headband over his ultra-black toupee and strumming a washboard guitar while screaming "Born in the USA" at the top of his lungs...

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Featuring International Pop-Classical Crossover Artist performing contemporary and classical Italian songs MICHEAL CASTALDO and IL CORO GABRIELE D'ANNUNZIO   Presented by Il Console Generale d'Italia a Filadelfia, Widener University, l'Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco, l'Associazione Regionale Abruzzese DelVal, OSIA and the...

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The December meeting and Christmas party of the Italian American Association will be held at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19 at Genetti's Hotel and Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person with complimentary wine all evening.   Music will be provided by Danny Argo and Friends until 10:15 p.m....

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The Italian American Club of Lehigh Valley presented this year's annual scholarship awards at the July Membership meeting. Both winners are 2015 graduates of Easton Area High School.   Tanner Caffrey was selected for the IACCLV Membership scholarship. Tanner has been accepted to the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Informatio...

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The Renovo Sons of Italy is doing its part to help non-profit organizations do their best work in the community.   Members of Lodge # 149 handed out checks totalling $20,000 to representatives of 18 community groups during a recent luncheon. "We appreciate what each and every one one you do for the town. This is just our way of trying to sh...

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By Vicky Taylor   It's countdown time for a special reunion for the descendants of Italian POW's who lived and worked at what was in the mid-1940s called Letterkenny Ordinance Depot Franklin County.   About 20 such descendants have packed their bags and are ready to board an airplane for the United States, where they will be welcomed...

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It's 10:30 a.m. and Mariano Floro has been at it for awhile. It's hard to find him for a few minutes in the back of his home at 713 Centennial Ave. in Sewickley.   But look closely among the flourishing rows, plots and potted plants and Floro is there, caring for each one — especially his fig tree, which took a beating over the harsh winter....

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Pipolo's Italian Eatery on 1523 N. Ninth St. (Route 611) in Stroud Township, has brought the taste and attention of food preparing found in Italian homes, a recipe for creating strong family bonds, they believe.   "What we have is a really unique concept here. We have built four businesses under one roof: an Italian deli, pastry shop, restau...

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