Venice mayor vows flood barrier 'will be ready to use in six months'
The controversial Mose flood barrier system “will be able to function” in emergency situations within six months, Venice city mayor Luigi Brugnaro told local media on Tuesday. The record floods the city suffered in November revived residents' anger over the fact that the long-delayed, scandal-hit project is still not up and running."Within six mon...
Local pizza honored as Keystone State's best
Three local restaurants were recognized when Big Seven Travel recently released their rankings for the 25 best pizzas in Pennsylvania. According to their website, rankings were based on critical and editorial opinions, presentation, dollar value, atmosphere, and online customer reviews. Coming in at number thirteen was Williamsport’s Bart’s Pizzeri...
Passing the Torch: My Family’s 100-year Journey Is Now in My Hands
When I think about where my family was 100 years ago, the first thing I feel is grateful. Although not much is known about their history before emigrating, I know the journey was hard and full of sacrifice. Here is that journey. In the winter of 1914, my great-grandfather emigrated to the United States. He settled in Buffalo, became a farmhand and...
The Staffarda Abbey: Piedmont's crown jewel
Welcome to Staffarda di Revello, in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont. The Staffarda Abbey (Abbazia Santa Maria di Staffarda, in Italian) was built here in the 12th century, on land Manfred I, Marquis of Saluzzo, donated to the Cistercian monks so they could start reclaiming the surrounding countryside and thus spur the economic development of the ar...
Il Prosciutto Toscano DOP al Winter Fancy Food Show di San Francisco
Anche quest’anno, in occasione dell’edizione invernale di Fancy Food Show, presso lo stand 1360 South Hall della Collettiva Italiana, il visitatore potrà gustare il Prosciutto Toscano DOP e confrontarsi per ogni curiosità direttamente con Presidente, Direttore e Consorziati. L’appuntamento darà anche modo al Consorzio di implementare i contatti con...
Enel Will Bring Almost 1 Gigawatt Of Clean Electricity Online In US During 2020
Enel Green Power North America began operating two renewable energy facilities in the United States in December — the 252 MW first phase of the Road Runner solar power plant in Texas and the 66 MW Whitney Hill wind farm in Illinois. Construction of phase one of the Road Runner project began in February of 2019. The 245 MW second phase of the Road R...
Sette Scioglilingue: Seven Tongue Twisters
Correct pronunciation is key to communicating well in Italian. Have you ever considered using tongue twisters to strengthen your pronunciation skills? You get to practise difficult sounds and groups of letters and improve them through repetition. If you fancy having a go, try out these tongue twisters, known as ‘scioglilingue’ in Italian. It’s a go...
A mozzarella cheese festival is coming to Hoboken in New Jersey this month
It’s like the members of the “Where Staten Island Eats and Drinks” Facebook group manifested an event like this. Mutzfest, a festival solely featuring mozzarella cheese in it’s many forms is coming to New Jersey later this month. Organizers say the event will be held at the Hoboken Elks Club, 1005 Washington St., on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 2 p.m. to...
Casa to honor Serpico at Golden Anniversary Gala
Casa Italia will honor tireless community leader Jo Ann Serpico as Woman of the Year at its Golden Anniversary Gala on Feb. 8 at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove Village. “Jo Ann has been a pillar of the community for decades,” says Casa Chairman Peter Volpe. “We’re so lucky to have her as a board member, and we’re so honored that she has agreed to...
Here Is A Very Good Reason To Visit Milan In 2020, In Case You Haven’t Yet Planned To
Italy is renowned for its priceless bounty of art and architecture, but with a millenia-spanning cultural legacy, the country’s contributions to the modern and contemporary art scene can sometimes be overlooked. Italy’s creative sectors have long embraced the future (and not to forget as you ogle historic masterpieces— many of the artists who creat...
Oriana's Words in Concert
During these turbulent times, much has been said and written about Oriana Fallaci. More than thirteen years after her death, her prophetic statements continue to be discussed. It is only possible to talk about Oriana Fallaci through her extensive work in order to have an objective picture of her complex and varied activities. Such an effort must be...
Bozzeli’s “Pizza Shop of the Future Experience” coming to the Georgetown waterfront.
From a press release: “We are thrilled to announce that we will be opening our second DC location in Georgetown at 3000 K St, NW within the Washington Harbor. We have teamed with Grupo 7 architects and Greenrock Construction on this project to bring our “Pizza Shop of the Future Experience” to the Georgetown waterfront. While out of this world pizz...