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After a two-year hiatus, area residents — and those who like to come home for festivities — will be happy to hear that Festa Italiana will return in 2022. A post to social media Wednesday proudly proclaimed, “We’re back. Festa Italiana 2022: Aug. 11, 12 and 13!” The post encouraged readers to “Stay tuned for more details.” In 2021, a “Festa to go”...

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In the town of West Chester, there are hundreds of businesses to visit. By the time someone graduates from West Chester University, there’s a good chance they haven’t even seen half of the stores in this historical downtown area. One business to highlight is the Artisanal Gelato and Dessert Café, Gemelli. Sitting down with owner Vincenzo, we got an...

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Two Philadelphia restaurants have been recognized by Thrillist for their roles in what the publication called "a constant state of reinvention and refinement" of Italian food in the United States. Vetri Cucina and Little Nonna's were named on the website's list of "The 34 Best Italian Restaurants in America" that was released last Thursday. Thrilli...

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Four renowned Italian musicians will present a live musical program at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14 at First Presbyterian Church, 97 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre. Conductor, pianist, and composer Frederico Longo will be joined by violinist Domenico Masiello and pianist Michele Fazio in a performance of Longo’s Notte di Luce. Composed in Cremona,...

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The Downtown Pittsburgh hospitality scene is buzzing again and adding another popular restaurant to the neighborhood. Alta Via, an Italian restaurant inspired by California cuisine, is expanding from its original home and into Market Square, according to the big Burrito Restaurant Group. The group owns the Mad Mex chain and several popular dining e...

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From March 3-13 the menu at Gran Caffe L'Aquila in Philadelphia will be inspired by recipes of Nenne Sanguineti Poggi (from her autobiography, What Color To Paint Oneself?), realized with ingredients from exceptional Italian products. On March 3rd at 6:00 p.m. the Consul General of Italy Cristiana Mele will open the event sharing the values of "Be...

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A popular event will return to the streets of downtown Butler this summer. Thursday night Butler City Council approved an agreement to bring the Butler Italian Festival back for a 5th year. The festival will run from 5 p.m. on Friday, August 26th through 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 28th on Butler’s Main Street, which will be closed from Cunningham to...

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Easton regulars will likely know the name Marlow’s Cheesesteaks, the cheesesteak and Philly-style Italian Ice (called “water ice”) food truck that has been serving the area since last May. And now, Marlow’s has found a permanent home just outside of Easton. The eatery, run by Philly transplants Jomar and Shanika Sheppard, have just signed a lease t...

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Presentation: "Pittsburgh's Little Italy: Memories of the Italian American Community of Larimer". Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 7 p.m.. Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Learn about the voices captured in the History Center's Italian American Collection documenting Pittsburgh's Larimer neighborhood. Melissa E. Marinaro,...

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Last year, 50 people attended this wonderful Zoom event. This year the Hunterdon County Chapter invites all the Chapters in Filitalia including those in Italy to join us Sunday February 20 on Zoom at 2 pm EST. RSVP here. Italia) for a musical performance A Valentine Serenade from an extraordinary Italian American woman a member of our Chapter here...

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