Christmas in Italy 2024: Assisi lights up in tribute to Saint Francis
The pilgrimage town of Assisi in Italy's central Umbria region lights up at Christmas to mark the 800th anniversary of St Francis's best-known text, the Canticle of the Creatures. Assisi celebrates the milestone anniversary by illuminating the façades of its monuments and streets as part of the Natale ad Assisi programme, with hundreds of events in...
Italy Set to Shine in 2025 with Vast Array of Openings and Attractions
The Italian National Tourist Board – or ENIT (Ente Nazionale Italiano per il Turismo) – has announced a raft of new reasons to visit the country during 2025 – from cultural, gastronomical and sporting attractions to new hotel openings. Italy is set to captivate the international travel market in 2025 with an exciting array of new openings, cultural...
Discover a Taste of Italy in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire
New England is a melting pot, perhaps even more diverse than most of the country, with much diversity, as people settled here for the four seasons and the beautiful scenery. With the emergence of organic foods, and the need to provide non-processed foods to our educated populations, this is how to find fresh Italian foods within the state of New Ha...
The wit and truth of Neapolitan proverbs
Recently, I stumbled upon an interesting article online about the wisdom of Italian proverbs. Needless to say, the ones from Naples stood out as particularly colorful and direct, just like the city itself and just like its people. Their blend of wisdom, irony, and practicality is as charming as it is unique and definitely worth a closer look! To b...
Chris Cuomo Signs Multi-Year Deal to Stay at NewsNation
Chris Cuomo, the brother of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, has just signed a multi-year deal to stay on as host of his evening program on NewsNation. Cuomo, who was formerly a correspondent with CNN and ABC News, joined NewsNation’s Nexstar Group in 2022; on Monday it was announced that his contract has been renewed and that he will continu...
What you need to know about Italy’s wine renaissance
Italy’s wine renaissance has become undeniable in recent years. It is not only one of the world’s leading wine producers, it’s also a popular destination for wine tourism enthusiasts who come from all over the globe to immerse themselves in the history, traditions, and unique flavours that only the Bel Paese can offer. This wine renaissance is not...
After a long journey, this chef found her path. Here's what she can make for you
Tara Ciannella found her station in life by doing what most heroes do. She ascended to her dream occupation — her “happy place” — by enduring pain, ignoring naysayers and taking one bold step after another. The borough native began her journey designing household effects, such as glassware and furniture, before co-owning a landscaping company with...
My husband and I moved to a small Italian town with $1 homes. We were anxious it would be a lifeless place but were pleasantly surprised.
My husband and I became interested in the 1-euro housing schemes in Italy last year but were concerned about investing time and money into a house in a village that was dying out. We are in our early 30s and had read online that the catch to these 1-euro homes was that they're usually falling apart and located in towns that are basically desolate r...
BP Fossella named ‘Man of the Year’ by Italian American Civil Rights League
The Italian American Civil Rights League (IACRL), a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of Italian American heritage and history, named Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella “Italian American Man of the Year,” during the organization’s annual Christmas celebration and awards ceremony Sunday in the Little Italy section of Manhattan. The...
Italy: Ancona Dolphins sign veteran Italian-American RB Mike Gentili
The Ancona Dolphins have announced the signing of veteran Italian-American running back Mike Gentili for the 2025 Italian Football League season. The Dolphins reached the IFL semifinals this past year after posting a 6-2 regular season record. The versatile 35-year-old, 5’10”, 215 pound native of Leominster, Massachusetts, was a key part of the Sch...
American Woman Buys Home in Italian Town, Internet Stunned by Price
An American woman has given a tour of her "truly amazing" Italian home that she bought for just €63,000, which is around $66,000. Jamie Walsh, 48, moved to Italy as she has had a life-long love for the country, with her grandmother having moved from the Mediterranean country to the United States when she was a child. She gave TikTok users a glimpse...
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...