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Anthony D’Alessandro is justifiably proud of a lot of things. There’s his designation as a cavaliere – a knight of merit – by the Italian government. There’s the quality of the uniforms that he makes – almost all of the uniforms for America’s military branches, plus more for military academies, local first responders and the occasional Hollywood mo...

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If Super Bowl LIX ends in green confetti Sunday night, you can be certain Philadelphians will take to the sky. Explanations for the strange and at times obscene behavior of Philadelphia’s sports fans have long eluded the rest of the world, and the city’s obsession with climbing greased street poles is no different. However, there may just be a meth...

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The Philadelphia Eagles are in this year’s Super Bowl because of a superior running game, along with one of the most improved defenses in the NFL since last year. Anecdotally, throughout the playoffs, they have simply appeared bigger, faster and stronger than most of their opponents.  But, according to some industry experts—like my mother-in-law—th...

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Drexel University’s Board of Trustees has confirmed by a unanimous vote political economist and academic, Antonio Merlo, PhD as the 16th president in the University’s 133-year history. Merlo, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of New York University’s Faculty of Arts & Science, will succeed Interim President Denis P. O’Brien and begin his tenure at Drex...

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The Eagles are in the Super Bowl for the second time in the last three years and the experience from their last matchup with the Chiefs will lead to some changes this time around. Head coach Nick Sirianni said at a Tuesday press conference that the basics of their preparation will remain the same. Sirianni emphasized that the team has to focus on “...

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A few years ago, Penn Italian-language lecturer Julia Heim began to notice a “huge disconnect” between the representation of Italian life in primary textbooks and the “actual, real lived experience in Italy.” The textbooks were very homogenous, leaving out the experiences and lives of underrepresented Italians. In response, Heim found themself crea...

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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has the best winning percentage of any coach in franchise history (.702). He's led the Eagles to the playoffs in each of his four seasons, including a Super Bowl appearance in his second. And now, Sirianni has Philadelphia on the doorstep of a second Super Bowl berth, something no other coach in the team...

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Joe Gale is a great example of the fire, heart and independence borne from our Italian blood. His mom Roseanne Tramo Gale’s grandparents, the Testas and Bonannos, emigrated to the United States from Sicily, and settled in South Philadelphia. The Tramos’ son, Carmen “Charles” Tramo, moved to Overbrook with his wife Marie where they kept their tradit...

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1818 Market street is the new address of the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, starting from February 1, 2025. The new offices will be located in a prime building with enhanced security and screening features. Access will be permitted strictly by appointment; we invite you to refer to our free @Prenotami system to book your appointment. P...

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The National Constitution Center, the Eagles Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field), Cira Center, Sysco, 10 Rittenhouse, schools in Philadelphia and Margate, a race track, casinos and 13 pages of other projects, airports, condos, hotels and high rises, illuminate the force of nature that is Carol Tamburino. Her life’s work is mortar to our region’s foun...

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