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Rocky Balboa fans are ready to go the distance — by bus, by ice skates, by 72 steps — to honor Philly’s favorite fictional fighter almost 50 years after the first movie launched the enduring series of an underdog boxer persevering despite the odds. Yo, Adrian, Philly finally did it! The city Rocky called home at last has a week dedicated to the box...

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There are so many reasons to love Philadelphia. Brimming with heritage, it's a city chock-full of historical sites such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Independence National Historical Park. It's the "Birthplace of America," a city of so many firsts. It's where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were written (and signed),...

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A chef who made her name serving pasta out of her own kitchen will soon open her first restaurant in Philadelphia. Liz Grothe gained fame in foodie circles for Couch Cafe, a supper club run out of her Northern Liberties apartment. Now, she's preparing to launch a restaurant much farther away from her front door. Scampi opens in Queen Village on Wed...

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For Donna Duranti and Jo Ann Spata, Joseph Cocco is the uncle they never met.  These sisters only knew the stories of "Uncle Joe," or U.S. Army Private Joseph Cocco, who died fighting in World War II. At 22 years old, the Overbrook native who grew up on the 800 block of North 66th Street was reported missing while in combat in Italy. On Sept. 9, 19...

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With a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of Italy to the US, Mariangela Zappia, the series of over fifty events organized by Italy’s diplomatic-consular network, the Italian Cultural Institutes, and Italian Trade Agency offices in the United States began to celebrate the ninth annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, themed “Mediterranean Diet an...

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Founded 37 years ago by Dr. Pasquale Nestico, Filitalia International has grown rapidly to become one of the largest and most influential Italian American organizations, boasting 28 chapters across the United States, Italy, Venezuela and Cuba. This impressive growth and success were celebrated this past weekend at its gala in Philadelphia.  COPOMIA...

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In the heart of Philadelphia's historic Italian Market, Claudio Specialty Foods embodies timeless Italian traditions and exceptional cheese craftsmanship. Since Claudio Auriemma and his wife Salvatrice founded the shop in the 1950s, this family-owned gem has become a cornerstone of the community, offering customers an authentic taste of Italy with...

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Celebrating its 48th year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show highlights exceptional, one-of-a-kind creations by artists from across the United States. The 2024 event will feature 24 guest artists from Italy, all part of the artist collective Italiano Plurale. From jewelry to ceramics to sculptures, experience Italian art in Phi...

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N.I.C.E. USA 2024 - 34th EDITION. New York: November 8-9-12. Philadelphia: December 6-7-8. N.I.C.E. (New Italian Cinema Events) is a cultural organization founded by Viviana Del Bianco in Florence, with the aim of promoting contemporary independent Italian cinema worldwide through screenings and cultural events in Europe, Asia and the US.  "I like...

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The 24th edition of New Italian Cinema Events presents three days of free screenings of new and original Italian feature films from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8 at the Penn Museum, 3260 South St. From the festival’s inception, organizers have chosen cutting-edge, thought-provoking cinema that presents fresh perspectives on the issues of the day. This year’s of...

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