Driving in Italy: the new highway code updates
The new Italian Highway Code, effective from December 2024, represents a substantial shift towards safer, more sustainable driving practices. With an emphasis on reducing accidents, protecting vulnerable road users, and promoting green technologies, the changes aim to modernize Italy’s roads and ensure they are safer for everyone. These changes are...
Nittolo's Little Italy To Open In Traverse City's Warehouse District
One of Leelanau County’s most popular restaurants is expanding to Traverse City, MI. Eric Nittolo, owner and head chef at Nittolo’s Seafood & Pizza in Lake Leelanau, is preparing to open a new restaurant concept called Nittolo’s Little Italy in the Breakwater complex on Garland Street. Nittolo tells The Ticker that demolition is underway to convert...
Finally, 21 Italian islands are connected with ultra-fast internet
At the beginning of December, work was completed to connect 21 small Italian islands to high-speed internet networks through fiber optic and 5G connections, essential for fast internet access. The project was funded through the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan), an investment plan to be implemented by June 2026, utilizing European funds....
Raised on radio, Paul Guglielmo finds success as entrepreneur
Paul Guglielmo acknowledges he may have unknowingly exhibited entrepreneurial traits long before he became an entrepreneur. In his youth Guglielmo dabbled in a few ventures, from being a wedding DJ to basketball league organizer. “I’m conscious of the fact that I don’t have any skills,” says Guglielmo, who goes by Pauly, with a laugh. “But maybe I...
Rome, the new Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano is open
Rome has unveiled the newly renovated Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano. The project, with a budget of €15 million, aimed to enhance the piazza's functionality and aesthetic appeal. Key features of the renovation include a new pavement that harmoniously blends traditional Roman materials such as sanpietrini, travertine, and basaltina, inspired by the...
Steve Schirripa Says the ‘Close Knit’ Blue Bloods Cast ‘Treated Me Like One of Them’ from Day 1
Steve Schirripa was welcomed to Blue Bloods like family. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the actor, 67, opens up about how the cast of the CBS show treated him when he joined the series in 2015 to portray Detective Anthony Abetemarco. "It was a very close-knit group, really, a nice group of people," Schirripa says. "I didn't know anyone, so...
The biblical roots of a dish served for St. Sylvester’s Day
Every year on December 31, Italians rush to get the last missing ingredients to prepare the “Cenone di San Silvestro,” the dinner of St. Sylvester. Sylvester was pope from 314 to 335, marking the beginning of the Christian Roman Empire, and he passed away on December 31, 335. Among the many delicacies served for the occasion, one dish can’t be miss...
The Carter Administration's relations with Italy and Italian Americans
The 39th President of the United States (1977–1981), Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 100. Jimmy Carter Carter maintained a notable connection with Italy and the Italian American community. This relationship was built on mutual respect, cultural appreciation, and shared values. Jimmy Carter's presidency coincided with a transformative period in...
How can there be so much "Bronte pistachio"?
The "Pistacchio Verde di Bronte DOP" (Green Pistachio of Bronte PDO) is renowned for its exceptional quality, vibrant green hue, and distinctive flavor, earning it the moniker "green gold" of Sicily. Cultivated in the town of Bronte, situated on the slopes of Mount Etna, this pistachio holds a prestigious position in the global market. However, its...
Leading Figure in Italian Music Scene Peppe Voltarelli Will Make His Club Passim Debut on January 21
Calabrian singer-songwriter Peppe Voltarelli will share his diverse catalog of music on January 21st at Club Passim in Cambridge, MA. He has been active since 1990 as the founding voice and leader of Il parto delle nuvole pesanti, an Italian new folk band. Since his early career, Voltarelli has explored different musical genres, resulting in a uniq...
Shopping: what and how did Italians buy in 2024?
The 2024 Christmas shopping trends in Italy highlight a shift towards experiences, sustainability, and personal well-being. Consumers are making more conscious choices, balancing economic considerations with a desire for meaningful and ethical consumption. These evolving preferences are shaping the retail landscape, influencing how businesses appro...
Italian bakery & deli opening soon in Cumberland County
A new Italian bakery and deli will make its debut in Camp Hill, Cumberland County. A new Italian bakery and deli with Sicilian roots called Bella Sicilia Bakery & Deli will soon be opening its doors on 79 Erford Road in Camp Hill. The deli’s owner, Nicholas Faraone, had previously worked for La Bella Sicilia on the Carlisle Pike which closed its do...