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Isgro Pastries, the 121-year-old South Philadelphia bakery that has been a staple at the Italian Market, is set to undergo its first-ever expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bakery is planning to open a new 18,000-square-foot to 20,000-square-foot facility in South Philadelphia and relocate there. The new wareh...

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On a rainy Thursday, stationed at a stand in the Italian Market, Victoria Ciliberti patiently weaves tough, green fronds together. She is a “palm lady” carrying on an ancient tradition. “I’m the third generation doing the weaving,” Ciliberti, 34, said. “So my great-grandmother and my great-aunt are the ones who taught me. My mom carried it on, and...

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Andy Polhemus turned his passion for pasta into a business. Since its inception, Molto Bene! Ravioli Co. has grown from a food truck to farmer's markets and a brick and mortar shop on Frankfurt Avenue in Philadelphia, PA. Andy's love for pasta can be traced to his Italian American roots, growing up in a family that made pasta by hand and took a lot...

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COPOMIAO is proud to share an important update in our fight to keep Columbus Day alive in Philadelphia. After our earlier wins — where our outstanding national counsel, George Bochetto of Bochetto & Lentz, P.C., forced the City of Philadelphia to take down a wooden box that obscured the Christopher Columbus statue from public view and thwarted an i...

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The Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia is pleased to host the 2025 edition of the Research and Excellence Night on April 25th, 2025 from 6 to 8 PM at 1818 Market Street, 9th floor, Philadelphia. The agenda: - 6:00 PM: Opening Remarks: Cristiana Mele, Consul General of Italy- 6:10 PM: ISSNAF-PND - Introduction- 6:20 PM: Business Session- How...

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Saturday April 12, 2025 at 7:00PM. Marian Anderson Hall - 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA. Cavalleria Rusticana and Grandi Amori is an extraordinary show that combines the dramatic power of one of the most famous masterpieces of the operatic tradition, Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni, with the finest opera arias dedicated to love. At the c...

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Arcadia Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches: Steaks, Hoagies, Iconic Eateries & More, a new history of the area by author Mike Madaio. Philadelphia boasts some of the most delicious original sandwiches and passionate sandwich aficionados. From the classic cheesesteak to the delectable roast pork...

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Giulio Esposito’s father Elia immigrated to America from Tortoreto, Abruzzo where he had a butcher shop.His mother Giannina Tarquinio was born in America in West Virginia; although she was on a visit to Italy when she met and fell in love with her future husband. Once Giannina returned to the United States, the immigration process for Elia began an...

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Aielli, a town in the Marsica region, in the province of L'Aquila, is emerging as a prominent cultural hub thanks to its innovative spirit and the growing fame of "Borgo Universo." This nickname is the result of initiatives undertaken since 2017, aimed at combating depopulation and promoting tourism in the area. A recent initiative that highlights...

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The American tour of guitarist Paolo Angeli covers a dozen states. It started on March 6 in Cleveland, continuing to New York (at the legendary “The Public Theater”), then Baltimore and Philadelphia. On March 13 and 14, Angeli will perform four sets at SFJazz, the most prestigious jazz club in San Francisco thanks to the support of the Italian Cult...

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