The Italian Cultural Society - Bridging Cultures Through Language and Art
Francesca Casazza, the CEO of the Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C. joined Good Morning Washington to discuss the vibrant cultural experiences ICS offers to the community. "Our mission is to enhance the appreciation and knowledge of Italian Arts, Culture, and Language," shared the CEO. "We strive to create opportunities for everyone to ex...
Christmas cheer fills Hazleton with Italian heritage and heartwarming community spirit
Hazleton is filled with holiday cheer as the community came together for the Buon Natale Christmas Market at CAN DO Community Park. The event celebrated Italian heritage, community, and the meaning of Christmas. Hazelton’s Unico, the largest Italian American service organization in the U.S., hosted a Christmas village. President Donna Delehanty exp...
Steven Mancini appointed New Honorary Consul of Pittsburgh
We are happy to announce that Dr. Steven Mancini has been appointed Honorary Consul of Italy in Pittsburgh. A cybersecurity expert and currently an assistant professor at Morris University, Steven Mancini has had a distinguished career, working for the Department of Homeland Security and as the Director of Analysis at the NCCIC. A US veteran turned...
Joseph S. Bruno, new member of the Board of Directors of IAMDC
We are honored to announce that Joseph S. Bruno, C.P.A., entrepreneur and philanthropist, has joined the Board of Directors of the Italian American Museum of Washington DC (IAMDC). Joe is the President/CEO-Emeritus Building Hope, a nonprofit organization that supports the establishment and support of charter schools throughout out the United States...
New location for the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia
We are pleased to announce that, effective in February, the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia will be moving to a new location within the city center. This is a significant change for our office and a step forward in our ongoing efforts to better serve our community. We would like to thank everyone who has endured the challenges of our cur...
Baltimore’s Little Italy enhances safety with new security measures
Baltimore’s Little Italy neighborhood has new security measures in time for the holiday season. The goal is to increase security, reduce crime, and make residents and visitors feel safe in the neighborhood. This includes installing more outdoor lighting, fresh paint on street signs, additional cameras, valet parking and a license plate reader on Pr...
In last years of World War II, Italian POWs built a church of their own in Chambersburg, Pa
During the latter stages of World War II, thousands of Italian soldiers were captured by the Allies in North Africa and Sicily. They were sent as prisoners of war to various locations such as England, India, South Africa and the United States. A total of 52,000 Italian POWs were distributed around 21 camps in 18 states of the United States. In thes...
Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C. – Past Presidents Night Gala 2024
The Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C. held its annual Past Presidents Night Gala on Nov. 22, 2024, at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. This year’s honoree was Senator Rick Santorum. The Lido Civic Club was organized in the Fall of 1929, when it became evident to concerned business and professional men and government officials of Italian descent t...
David DiGuglielmo, retired superintendent at the State Correctional Institution Graterford, has died at 76
David DiGuglielmo, 76, of Schwenksville, retired superintendent at the State Correctional Institution Graterford, behavioral psychologist, longtime prisoner advocate, and veteran, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, of transverse myelitis. He made it a priority to engage with his staff and the prison population, and he encouraged those who were incarcerated t...
Philadelphia ready to go the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to 'Rocky' movies
Rocky Balboa fans are ready to go the distance — by bus, by ice skates, by 72 steps — to honor Philly’s favorite fictional fighter almost 50 years after the first movie launched the enduring series of an underdog boxer persevering despite the odds. Yo, Adrian, Philly finally did it! The city Rocky called home at last has a week dedicated to the box...
Coccia Institute Works with the Montclair Women’s Club for Christmas Tradition
The Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America in collaboration with the Montclair Women’s Club, will present a conversation with Andrea Cammarato-Van Benschoten, author of The Italians of Newark, and Marialena Marzullo, an MSU Alumna/Co-Chair of the Montclair-Aquilonia Sister Cities Agreement. A Newark native, Andrea Cammarato–Van Ben...
Dr. Vitale honored as "Cavaliere dell'Ordine della stella d'Italia"
A moment of great pride for our community: Dr. Salvatore Vitale was awarded the title of "Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy", a prestigious recognition that celebrates his constant commitment to promoting italian culture and Italian values, including innovative and enterprising endeavors. Dr. Vitale has been active for many years in Maryland...