We The Italians

What made Venice's waters turn bright green?

The waters in Venice's main canal turned fluorescent green on Sunday in the area near the Rialto bridge and authorities are seeking to trace the cause, Italy's fire department said. The regional environmental protection agency has received samples of the altered waters and is working to identify the substance that changed their color, the department said in a tweet. The Venice prefect has called...

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COPOMIAO Petitions U.S. Supreme Court

"No other Italian American organization has ever weighed in with the U.S. Supreme Court on a cultural issue or devoted so much time and resources to protecting the Italian heritage as has COPOMIAO under the visionary stewardship of Hon. Basil Russo; and the unwavering support of his distinguished peers, the 1492 Society and Philadelphia City Councilman Mark Squilla." George Bochetto, COPOMIAO Nati...

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Italian towns claim Ron DeSantis as one of their own as Republican race heats up

If Luigia Colucci, one of Ron DeSantis’s Italian great-grandmothers, tried to emigrate to the US today, she most likely couldn’t meet current standards to enter the country – the same standards that her great-grandson has promised to further restrict if elected to the White House. Nevertheless, the official announcement that DeSantis will run for the Republican presidential nomination was welcomed...

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Frank Donio Inc. celebrating 90th anniversary

Frank Donio Inc. is celebrating 90 years and the Hammonton, NJ-based company continues to thrive. “I’m incredibly honored to be part of my family’s legacy,” said Annie Pape, a fourth-generation family member of the company. “I get to continue on a path set by generations of hard work and entrepreneurial spirit alongside my mom, uncle, cousins and brother-in-law and that’s a uniquely special experi...

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The great Italian classical music, Giuseppe Verdi

When, on 9 March 1842, the premiere of Nabucco at La Scala in Milan erupted in triumph, decreeing the success of Giuseppe Verdi, the composer of Busseto had just experienced terrible family bereavements and little appreciation of his first two operas. In previous years he had lost both his two children and his first wife Margherita Barezzi. On the golden wings of Nabucco, which was represented al...

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Guardians Marker Unveiled in Cleveland’s Little Italy Neighborhood

In May, Random Road was closed down in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood for the unveiling of a historical marker that pays tribute to the Italian immigrant stonemasons who carved some of the city’s most iconic stone works. The marker was placed at the site of the former Ohio Cut Stone Co., where Cleveland’s “Guardians of Traffic” were hand-carved piece by piece and then hauled to the century-...

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Meet Admiral Cavo Dragone: Italy’s candidate for the NATO Military Committee

An admiral for NATO. The Italian government has expressed its support for the candidacy of Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, the current Chief of Defense Staff of Italy, for the chairmanship of the NATO Military Committee. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in Brussels on the sidelines of the Foreign Affairs Council. A short bio. Born in 1957, Admiral Giusepp...

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Apizza Little Italy is Serving New York-Worthy Slices in Tacoma

Next time you’re on Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, consider sampling a slice of thin Neapolitan-style — or thick Sicilian-style — pizza offered by one of the city’s great new pizzerias, Apizza Little Italy. Opened by Chef Marshall Jett earlier this year, the family restaurant (pronounced ah-beetz) bakes pizza to perfection inside a 12,000-pound clay oven Jett built himself and lovingly calls I...

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Weekend in Naples: the essential itinerary

"See Naples and then die": this is how the German poet Johan Wolfgang van Goethe described the UNESCO World Heritage city. The city of the sun, with its breathtaking landscapes, its history and its people offers its visitors an unforgettable experience. f you want to spend a weekend in a breathtaking setting, full of good food and discovering the Neapolitan traditions, you are in the right place!...

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Jimmy Garoppolo’s secret foot surgery puts his Raiders availability in doubt

The Las Vegas Raiders saw both quarterbacks who started games for them last season depart for new opportunities over the past few months. Derek Carr is now in the NFC South, as the new starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Jarrett Stidham, who started the final two games of the season, is now the backup behind Russell Wilson in Denver. In their place, the Raiders signed Jimmy Garoppolo,...

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New England

Fairfield's Toto reopens as Italian wine bar Gabagool

From the photos of "The Sopranos" crew to the owner's mugshot-style picture outside with the caption "now serving," Gabagool Wine Bar leans into some of the stereotypes about Italian-Americans, which owner Antonio Ninivaggi says are all in good fun.... Read More

New York

Corning Celebrates its Friendship with Italian Sister City

People from Corning’s sister city in Italy, San Giovanni Valdarno, celebrated their long-lasting friendship with the people of Corning. Corning’s Mayor William Boland and San Giovanni Valdarno’s Mayor Valentina Vadi exchanged loving embraces, gifts,... Read More

East

Why You Can't Be Healthy Without Social Connections: Findings From Roseto

If you've ever watched The Godfather, or other movies or shows like it, you might have noticed that popular culture has a definite take on Italian immigrants: barrel-chested men with gargantuan bellies; rotund grandmothers carrying overflowing pots o... Read More

South East

Zucca, Fine Italian Dining in Coral Gables

Located in Coral Gables in the iconic Hotel St. Michel, Zucca, is a restaurant and bar that delivers authentic regional and artisanal Italian cuisine. Open 7 days a week, including not closing between lunch and dinner, this is an ideal spot for a lat... Read More

Great Lakes

Nella Piccolin: a force for good in Frankfort

In 1926, 16-year-old Onorato Piccolin came to America from Falcade, province of Buluno, region of Veneto, Italy. He arrived at Ellis Island, settling in the Kensington section of Chicago. A blacksmith in the old country, he eventually found work in... Read More

Midwest

Mama Rose’s pleases with homemade Italian fare

If Mama Rose’s, the venerable Italian restaurant in downtown Estes Park, kind of feels like you’re in someone’s home that’s because it was loosely styled to resemble Rose’s home back in Iowa. When the restaurant opened its doors some thirty years ago... Read More

South

Seafood takes a main seat at Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine

Shades of blue and white are reflected throughout the interior of Azzurro, a new concept from the local restaurateur Enrique Orioli meant to transport visitors to the Amalfi coast and experience the tastes of Italy.“That’s the beauty of Italian cuisi... Read More

West

Jimmy Garoppolo’s secret foot surgery puts his Raiders availability in doubt

The Las Vegas Raiders saw both quarterbacks who started games for them last season depart for new opportunities over the past few months. Derek Carr is now in the NFC South, as the new starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Jarrett Stidham,... Read More

California

Little Italy Historic District

Cities as diverse and far-flung as San Francisco, London and Melbourne have a neighborhood they call Little Italy. Now, Sacramento has one, too. In late 2021, the city council adopted a resolution designating a portion of East Sacrament —the area bou... Read More

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