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The frame reserved for Geno Auriemma’s photo is empty — it rests atop two display cases of autographed UConn basketballs to the right of a collection of Joel Embiid memorabilia — inside a suburban Philadelphia sandwich shop. Auriemma’s late mother, Marsiella — an Italian immigrant once praised by President Barack Obama at a White House visit — had...

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Fearless Restaurants originally planned to launch another Rosalie, the successful Wayne-based eatery, at the end of 2023. Instead, the team decided to shake things up and, at the final hour, announced an entirely fresh concept: Testa Rossa. Translated as “redhead” in Italian, Glen Mills’ next entry from Fearless Restaurants will offer Italian-Ameri...

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Being the daughter of two immigrant parents, Farrell (PA) native Christine Incerto did not have an easy start to life. Yet through her struggles, Christine overcame. And on Sunday, she turned 100. Born to Jenny and Theodore Yassall, two immigrants from Italy who did not speak a word of English, Christine struggled early in school. Yassall was not e...

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Frank Rizzo is returning to the light of day. No, not the in-the-flesh Bambino, the Cisco Kid, the police commissioner and mayor in the flesh — but his 9-foot bronze likeness. Crusading lawyer George Bochetto filed suit against the city in July 2020 alleging improper treatment of the statue, which had been erected in 1998. You may recall the Frank...

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The wait is over. Alto's Bakery and Caffe' by Altomonte's is finally open on Street Road in Warminster. It's a new place to quickly grab sweet treats and your Italian favorites from Altomonte's, the popular Italian Market with locations on York Road and in Doylestown. It's open Monday - Friday from 7 am - 2 pm and 4 pm - 8 pm plus Saturdays from 8...

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Notice is hereby given that the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia intends to appoint a new Honorary Consul in Baltimore who will be called upon to carry out primarily functions of assistance in favor of Italian citizens and protection of Italian interests in the territory of competence. Compatriots who may be interested in this position ar...

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Altomonte's has expanded its business operations by recently opening its Alto Bakery & Caffè. The new establishment at 560 W. Street Rd. will be a beloved community hub, offering authentic Italian grab-and-go baked goods, espresso, and desserts, its owner said in a press release. The caffè will be open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 t...

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My wife Liz and I were looking for an opportunity to dress up and try a highly rated restaurant that we had not visited before. I was looking for a restaurant in South Philly near the sports complex. After checking things out online, we decided that we would try Popi’s Restaurant on 20th Street. Based on the reviews, I figured that the odds were ve...

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Angela Scimeca’s parents emigrated from Sicilia around 1908 and settled in South Philadelphia, where they brought their passion for good food and entrepreneurship. They built a bustling store, Scimeca’s delicatessen, on the corners of Passyunk Avenue near Christian Street along with an even more bustling family of 11 children. When Angela was old e...

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The Gargano family has been a part of the Italian Market for generations. Their business brings the flavors to compliment your food with Gargano's Original Italian Spice Market Co. The re-claimed ownership of the shop they originally had for decades. Now, they're moving into the next generation as the owner's grandson spices up their online presenc...

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