Knight Without Fear and Without Reproach
By Niccolò Graffio Growing up, like many American-born boys, I was enamored with tales of superheroes, men with "powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men" who used their powers in the fight against evil. The names of these fictitious heroes no doubt would ring a bell with many who are reading this article: Superman, Spiderman, Thor and...
An Italian family rescues a Camp Hill WWII Army Air Corps solider from Harrisburg
An Italian author is using a Harrisburg soldier's experiences during World War II to teach others about true courage. Lieutenant Paul Keys was in the Army Air Corps during the way. The Harrisburg native spent his years after war as a Harrisburg Police Officer. He passed away in 1993. But he survived behind enemy lines more than 60 years ago and now...
Santa Monica Hosts First-Ever Festival in Honor of Italian Heritage Month
This October, Santa Monica celebrates Italian culture with Ciao Italia Santa Monica, the first-ever, citywide festival in honor of Italian Heritage Month. Exciting cultural events filled with food, fashion, film, music, and wine will take place across the city throughout October, and also raise funds for a variety of important nonprofit organi...
6 big Columbus Weekend events in R.I., from Westerly to Woonsocket
By Channing Gray You don't have to be Italian to celebrate Columbus Day. Rhode Islanders of all stripes will be saluting the founder of America with parades, food, fireworks and fun times this weekend. Events are scheduled across the state, from Westerly to Woonsocket, where the annual Autumnfest runs from Saturday through Monday, culminating wit...
Greater Rockford Italian American Association holds Hall of Fame induction ceremony
The Greater Rockford Italian American Association recently held its Hall of Fame and Special Recognition Award Banquet. The organization inducted Louie Miceli into its 2015 Italian Hall of Fall and gave John Terranova special recognition for community service. The ceremony honors Rockford-area Italian Americans who have made significa...
Italian SMEs adopt “lean production” for food
by Claudia Astarita Lean production has eventually become a priority for the food sector as well. The best models were presented at Expo 2015 recalling the event central themes, such as tackling food waste and sustainability. The main protagonist was the Confindustria, the leading organization representing industries in Italy, Club of 15, imp...
Italian tissue maker bringing hundreds of jobs to Circleville
By Dan Gearino An Italian tissue manufacturer has chosen Pickaway County for a big new plant. Sofidel Group disclosed a plan on Thursday to build a 1.4 million-square-foot plant just south of Circleville as part of a multipronged expansion in North America. County officials say the project probably will lead to "a few hundred...
Guest column: Italian guest welcomed in Auburn
by Paul Saltarello Dr. Giuseppe Perrucci serves in the Carabinieri in Italy: The Italian national police force. He has been a member since 2006, serving on many missions and patrols, including airports in Rome and Milan, as part of an anti-terrorism team. Presently, his duties are in the region of Basilicata, in southern Italy. ...
Italian ice shop with drive-through comes to Stillwater Lucky’s station
Gasoline customers at Lucky's on Greeley Street in Stillwater now get more than fuel when they fill up. They also get a few bites of a treat that's new to the St. Croix Valley — Rita's Italian Ice. "We're giving it away free with every gas customer," Lucky's owner Scott Stevens said. "People don't like to buy gas. ... Now I've made gas a l...
The Dish: Chef Steve DiFillippo unveils a Northern Italian dinner
Steve DiFillippo is the consummate restaurateur. With his award-winning Davio's brand firmly established in Atlanta, Boston, Chestnut Hill, Lynnfield, Manhattan, Philadelphia and Foxborough, DiFillippo has tackled the modern Italian restaurant. In 1985, at the early age of 24, DiFillippo purchased his first restaurant -- an existing spot n...
Phil Stefani Honored with 2016 Chicago Classic Award
Stefani Signature Restaurants founder and CEO Phil Stefani will be the recipient of the 2016 Chicago Classic Award at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's 19th Annual Grand Chefs Gala on Friday, January 29. The Chicago Classic Award recognizes lifetime achievement in Chicago's culinary scene. Phil Stefani has been a staple of the Chicago...
Comella's Homemade Italian Food to Open in Hingham and Bedford
by Dana Hatic An Italian restaurant with locations across Massachusetts is eyeing Hingham for an expansion, according to Boston Restaurant Talk. Comella's, which specializes in affordable Italian dining, retail, and catering, is set to take over the now-closed Salsa's Mexican restaurant at 211 Lincoln St. Gene Comella thought of t...