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I never really thought I'd live in Italy. Sure, my dad was from there, but we weren't one of those families who had dual citizenship or spent summers on the Amalfi Coast. I didn't even speak Italian — but one opportunity changed everything. Just over a month after my dad died, I'd been let go from my job and was cold-emailing brands I admired when...

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The Morris County Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 held its Annual Charity Golf Outing at Knoll West Country Club on Thursday, July 10. This year’s outing was dedicated to the memory of two beloved and irreplaceable members of the Lodge and the greater community: Joseph Jannarone Sr. and Adam Gragnani. Despite early forecasts predicting rain, the weather h...

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Thick white cloud hangs outside the windows of Rifugio Segantini, a mountain hut 2,373 metres up in the Italian Alps. But it is shifting, revealing glimpses of the majestic Brenta Dolomites before us: a patch of snow here, a craggy peak there. The view is tantalising, and a couple of times I have run outside in a kind of peekaboo farce to see the f...

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After nearly a decade of service, Alberto Milani’s term as President of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC) comes to an end. It was a period marked by profound changes, strategic vision and a strong drive for innovation which contributed decisively to the institution’s growth and modernization. Recalling this was IACC Administrator Federic...

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The Italian cheese industry continued to perform strongly in early 2025, driven by firm export growth, resilient domestic consumption, and high farmgate prices, despite early signs of a production slowdown. According to the latest report from research firm Ismea, export volumes and values remain buoyant, with Italy consolidating its position as the...

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Current Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo, after previously expressing interest in playing for the Italian national team in the 2025 EuroBasket, now will have a chance to live out his dream. Monday afternoon, the Wolves guard was granted official Italian citizenship, making him eligible to play for the Italian team in national competiti...

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Their names might not be familiar, but their stories will likely feel so. In the end, all stories resemble one another – even in their differences – because they belong to us. They transcend time, and anyone who shares their own story may realize how much it echoes those of others. Take Nina Siciliana, for instance. Around 1240, she was a poet and...

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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games opened its doors Tuesday in northern Oklahoma City with racing icon Mario Andretti attending the grand opening event. The facility, located off Interstate 235 and Wilshire Boulevard, offers an 84,000-square-foot space, featuring a high-speed go-kart track, arcade, bowling, and various food and beverage options. "We h...

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Italy isn’t just a destination: it's a living museum. With every step you take, you're walking through thousands of years of history from Roman emperors to Etruscan kings, from medieval knights to Renaissance thinkers. This is a country where ruins aren't hidden behind glass but integrated into daily life. For history buffs, it’s paradise.  The Ita...

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Connie Francis has died at the age of 87, two weeks after it was revealed that she'd been hospitalized due to "extreme pain." Francis' close friend, Ron Roberts, who is the president of the musician's label Concetta Records, confirmed the news on Facebook early on Thursday, July 17.  Roberts wrote, "It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that...

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In 2026, the United Nations will celebrate the “International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development,” recognizing the crucial role volunteer efforts play in building a more just, inclusive, and environmentally responsible world. That same year, Modena will take the spotlight as Italy’s Capital of Volunteering, succeeding Palermo. This hono...

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Italy’s demand for electricity in the first five months of 2025 reached 125 billion kWh, representing a decline of 1.1% compared with the same period last year. May in particular confirmed the trend, with electricity demand amounting to 24.2 billion kWh—a 2.7% decrease year‑on‑year. However, once adjusted for working days and average temperature, t...

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