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The grease pole competition will return to the city of Springfield for the first time in more than 20 years. It used to be an Italian tradition in the south end of the city, and this event is one of a kind. In fact, Mayor Domenic Sarno has even taken part in the competition. If you’re looking for a good time, you’re encouraged to stop by. This grea...

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After a yearslong battle over control of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society Club, a long-standing social group has purchased the building and is hoping to give the 128-year-old organization a new life. “We want to take this into the direction as more of a cultural center,” said Salvatore S. Circosta, who is listed as president of the club.

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  La battaglia legale a difesa di Cristoforo Colombo continua negli Stati Uniti, questa volta in Nevada e Massachusetts L’Italia nomina Marco Peronaci nuovo Ambasciatore a Washington DC La creazione di un distretto storico nella Little Italy di San Francisco in California La Festa Italiana torna nel South End di Springfield in Massachusetts con la...

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Casa Italiana is celebrating its grand opening in the newly restored Italian Social Club in Springfield’s South End. In a news release from Christopher DiMauro with the Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in Springfield, the historic Social Club was founded in 1897 and was a cornerstone for the Italian community. With new leadership and revita...

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Dear friends, once again there are many things we at We the Italians are working on. Whether alone or in partnership with some friends, we are happy to continue promoting the friendship between Italy and the United States and the significant contribution of Italian Americans to the relationship between our countries. We begin with an event that wil...

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The Springfield Sons & Daughters of Italy celebrated Columbus Day in the south end of Springfield Monday morning. Christopher Columbus himself was Italian, despite having completed his voyage from Spain. Attendees of the celebration told 22News that this holiday means more to them than a 3-day weekend. The Springfield Sons & Daughters of Italy host...

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The Taste of Italy returned to the South End in Springfield. “This…bringing our people together, that’s all that matters to me,” shared Rosemarie Rueli Costa, former Taste of Italy chairperson for 32 years. Each year baystaters from all over come together for homemade Italian meals and pastries while raising funds for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish....

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October is Italian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the rich culture and contributions of Italian-Americans in the US. Earlier Tuesday afternoon, the city of Springfield held a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate this observance and recognize the generations of Italians in their community. Italian-Americans in Springfield came togethe...

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church celebrated the Italian ‘Saint Padre Pio’ by unveiling a new statue on Sunday. After mass, there was a procession with an Italian marching band through the streets of the South End, followed by a reception at the Italian Club on Winthrop Street. We spoke with Salvatore Circosta, president of the Springfield Sons and D...

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The Feast for La Madonna dell ‘Assunta that honors the Assumption of Mary, brought the Italian community of Springfield to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for a holy mass and a celebration. “The Italian community is really faith driven,” expressed Frank Girmaldi, an usher at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. “There is a lot of faith behind it and we...

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