Spaghetti or Penne? New Data Reveals Each State’s Favorite Pasta Shape in the US
From spaghetti lovers to orzo outcasts, America’s pasta preferences reveal a carb-loaded culture clash across state lines. A new nationwide study by Inspired Taste uncovers each U.S. state’s favorite pasta shape, and the findings are as twisted as fusilli. From unexpected regional preferences to nationwide outliers, this data is a saucy take on Ame...
Italian community in Michigan celebrates Festa della Repubblica with special event
The Italian community in Michigan celebrated this week as June 2 marked Italian National Day or Festa della Repubblica. Festa della Repubblica was a defining day in Italian history in 1946 when Italians chose to form a republic. The day celebrates Italian culture, tradition and excellence. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed June 2, 2025,...
COPOMIAO meets again at the Italian American Museum in New York
Seventy-eight leaders from the Italian American associative world will gather in New York on June 7 for the annual assembly of COPOMIAO – the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations – which this year will take place among the streets and authentic landmarks of Little Italy. This is more than just a meeting: it’s a moment to...
The Italian Space Economy shines at Innovit in San Francisco
Last week the Italian Space Economy cohort brought incredible energy and innovation to San Francisco. At Innovit - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub, participating startups and scaleups were warmly welcomed by Consul General Sergio Strozzi, kicking off an intensive program designed to connect Italian space technology entrepreneurs with Silicon Val...
Neos Offers First Direct Flight from New York to Italy’s Far South
Travelers now have a new nonstop gateway to southern Italy, as Italian airline Neos has launched its first direct flight from New York’s JFK International Airport to Bari, the capital of the Apulia (Puglia) region. The inaugural flight took off on Tuesday at 5 p.m., marking the start of a weekly service that is expected to continue into the fall. “...
Italian Embassy in Washington celebrates 79th anniversary of the Italian republic Ambassador Mariangela Zappia bids farewell at end of her term
In the presence of around 2,000 guests, the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, hosted a celebration last night in Washington for the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic. After introducing a video message from the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio...
Congrats to Anna Manunza, Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy
We are thrilled to celebrate and congratulate our dear friend Anna Manunza, who has been bestowed one of Italy’s most distinguished honors: Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy (Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d’Italia). This prestigious recognition, granted by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and presented on his b...
Pope Leo XIV meets leaders of Italian American foundation, blesses their cultural mission
Pope Leo XIV met with the National Italian American Foundation on Wednesday and blessed their work in continuing the spiritual and cultural legacy of their ancestors. Before holding his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father met with board members of the leading Italian American foundation and thanked them for their various...
We the ItaliaNews: L'Italia in America. Episodio 17/2025
Il Dean Martin Hometown Festival torna a Steubenville, Ohio Enel rafforza la capacità di energia verde negli Stati Uniti con uno scambio di parchi eolici La società italoamericana Palella Holdings acquisisce il quotidiano La Sicilia Personalità italoamericane premiate dalla Sons of Italy Foundation a Washington DC L'annuncio della partnership tra...
How the ‘Su Filindeu’ (or ‘Threads of God’) Pasta Recipe Was Almost Lost to Time
What if I told you there was a pasta so special that for more than 300 years pilgrims on the Italian island of Sardinia have trekked 20 miles through the dark just to have a single bowl? What if I told you this pasta was so fiendishly complicated to make that it’s thwarted celebrity chefs and the world’s biggest pasta company? For generations, the...
Cabrini High celebrates ties to Popes Leo XIII and XIV
When Pope Leo XIV was elected on May 8, Cabrini High School excitedly began reflecting on possible ties the city and the high school might have to the new pontiff. The first thing that caught the attention of teachers was that Pope Leo gave his first official address in Spanish and Italian, and his main theme was about immigration. St. Frances Xavi...
Jewelry shops on Ponte Vecchio in Florence: a century-long tradition
In Florence, Ponte Vecchio and its jewelry shops are a milestone for all visitors. This ancient crossing is located in the heart of the historic center and is closed to cars, but still very busy with pedestrians. Not only do the goldsmiths' shops exert great charm, but also the particular architecture of this bridge adds charm, making it a place wh...