We the ItaliaNews: L'Italia in America. Episodio 24/2025
Hertel Avenue a Buffalo nello Stato di New York da oggi si chiama “Italian Festival Way” Kelly Ripa e Mark Consuelos in tv con la docuserie sul loro acquisto del Campobasso Football Club Steven Mancini, Console Onorario d’Italia, inaugura il nuovo ufficio nel centro di Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania Il film televisivo Nonna's candidato agli Emmy Awar...
Parma named European youth capital 2027
Parma in Emilia Romagna has clinched the prestigious title of European Youth Capital 2027, thanks to its compelling initiative titled “Parma: A Great Piazza for Europe.” This achievement comes after a collaborative effort led by the City of Parma, Junior Enterprise Parma, the Parma Youth Commission, the National Youth Council, and various local, re...
St. Louis reality show ‘Spaghetti Wars’ to debut this weekend
A new reality series shot in St. Louis’s The Hill neighborhood is making its debut this weekend at Hi-Pointe Theatre. The Italian food-based reality show, “Spaghetti Wars,” focuses on two family teams pitted against each other in a cooking challenge. The show’s creators told FOX 2 the show’s premise is “Family Feud” meets “The Sopranos” meets “Shar...
Sons of Italy prepare 7,000 pounds of sausage for Italian Heritage Festival
Members of the Sons of Italy returned to the kitchen Tuesday for the annual tradition of making their famous sausage for the Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival in West Virginia. The festival will kick off Friday and conclude Sunday at Heritage Port in Downtown Wheeling. Members created an assembly line to prepare the 7,000 pounds of...
NYPD legend Tosano Simonetti, the first Italian-American deputy commissioner, dies at 91
A towering figure in New York City law enforcement who became the first Italian-American appointed to the rank of first deputy police commissioner, Tosano Simonetti, of Oakwood, died Monday at the age of 91. Prior to holding one of the highest ranks in the NYPD, Simonetti, known as “Tough Tony,’' led Patrol Borough Staten Island. He was known acros...
Culture drives Italy’s post-pandemic tourism boom
In 2024, culture once again proved to be the beating heart of Italian tourism, fueling a record-breaking year for live entertainment and cultural attractions. Visitor numbers surged across nearly all sectors, with performances, exhibitions, and historic sites drawing larger crowds than even before the pandemic. Live theater saw an impressive comeba...
Bank foundations in Italy boost community impact with record funding in 2024
In Italy, bank foundations are independent, nonprofit organizations that focus solely on promoting social well-being and driving economic development. They trace their roots back to the early 1800s, when savings banks first emerged to support working- and middle-class families and to harness the flow of capital sparked by the Industrial Revolution....
Join the fun at La Festa Italiana 2025 in Jersey City!
Mark your calendars! La Festa Italiana, Jersey City’s biggest Italian festival returns in August with live bands, great food, and games & rides for the kids! La Festa Italiana begins Wed, Aug 13th, and runs through Sun, Aug 17th, from 5pm -11pm on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday; 2pm-11pm on Saturday and Sunday. Located on 6th & Brunswick Streets, in...
Matteo Bocelli Announces Fall U.S. Dates For Falling In Love Tour
Rising pop star Matteo Bocelli announced U.S. tour dates for his Falling in Love World Tour. Matteo will kick off his US tour in New York City at The Gramercy Theatre on September 11 and will include 14 dates across the country, including a stop at The Sun Rose in Los Angeles on September 16. With his eagerly-anticipated second album, Falling In L...
University enrollment on the rise in Italy for the tenth year running
University enrollment in Italy is continuing its upward trend for the tenth consecutive year, with a nationwide increase of 5.3% over 2024. But the growth hasn’t been evenly distributed: Central Italy saw the strongest jump at +14%, followed by the South at +6.1%. The Northeast posted a modest +2%, while the Northwest actually dipped slightly by 0....
A high-tech Italian solution targets Europe’s illegal waste trade
The illegal waste trade has become one of the most profitable ventures for organized crime across Europe. But now, an innovative Italian-made system is changing the game in the fight against environmental crime. It's called Perivallon, and it’s not just a concept—it’s a cutting-edge tool already proving its worth on the ground. Developed by researc...
Italian heritage festival held in Newton amidst controversy about painted street lines
The streets of Nonantum in Newton, Massachusetts were filled with Italian flags, music, and celebration this weekend as the community marked the 90th annual "Festa" amid a controversy about painted lines in the street. The beloved event, a cornerstone of the neighborhood's Italian-American culture, drew large crowds with its street parade, carnival...