New Italian Heritage Farmhouse at museum to help tell story of Italians in Kern County
Two local organizations that celebrate Italian heritage in Kern County — the Italian Heritage Dante Association and the Italian Heritage Foundation — were instrumental in moving a new building to the Kern County Museum in 2023. That building, now known as the Italian Heritage Farmhouse, was placed on its new foundation at the museum Thursday. And i...
Meet Pete Melucci, a Grand Italian American in the Grand Canyon State
We the Italians kicks off the new year on the West Coast, specifically in Arizona, the Grand Canyon State. It is here that we are welcome by a great friend, someone with a big heart in which the two flags that represent all of us proudly wave. Pete Melucci is our Ambassador in Arizona, the founder and President of the Arizona Italian American Chamb...
"Voce dal Comites, collaborare per crescere" is born, the podcast of Comites New York
In an increasingly connected world, where every single story deserves to be heard, COMITES New York has decided to launch the engaging podcast "Voce dal Comites, collaborare per crescere" (Voice from COMITES, Collaborating to Grow), which aims to give a voice to Italians and their unique experiences. This project arises from the need to celebrate t...
Italian John Elkann joins Meta’s board of directors
On January 6, 2025, John Elkann, the prominent Italian businessman and heir to the Agnelli family fortune, was appointed to the Board of Directors of Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook). The appointment marks a significant moment for both Elkann and Meta, as he brings his extensive experience in corporate governance and global business strateg...
"C'è Ancora Domani" nominated among films in contention for 2025 Oscars
The Italian film "C'è Ancora Domani" (translated as "There’s Still Tomorrow"), directed by Paola Cortellesi, has officially been included in the longlist of films vying for a nomination for Best Picture at the 2025 Academy Awards. This marks a significant achievement for the Italian cinema industry, as the movie joins the ranks of the over 200 film...
Italy implements new visa rules and doubles citizenship application fees
Starting in January 2025, Italy is implementing significant changes to its visa and citizenship processes, impacting both long-term visa applicants and those seeking Italian citizenship by descent. These updates reflect Italy’s effort to enhance security and streamline administrative procedures, addressing increasing demand and rising costs. Beginn...
‘O Sole Mio: a musical legacy of light and love
Composed in 1898, ’O Sole Mio is among the most iconic songs to emerge from Italy. Its creation was a collaborative effort between Giovanni Capurro, a poet and journalist, and Eduardo di Capua, a composer. Capurro’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of a beautiful sunny day, a metaphor for love, hope, and longing, and an image we almost naturally associ...
Authentic Italian deli, Donnici’s sack lunches and catering, opens in Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs (MO) welcomed a new dining destination this week with the opening of Donnici’s Sack Lunches and Catering, an authentic Italian deli owned and operated by Carrie Donnici and Michael Donnici. Located at 1500 Kearney Road, the deli offers a variety of delicious options, including classic Italian pastas, hearty sandwiches, lasagna, an...
An opinionated guide to Piedmontese cheese culture
For anyone who loves cheese as much as I do, Piedmont is the closest thing to heaven on Italian earth. I do not say this lightly; I am aware of the wealth of cheesemaking excellence found in other regions, from Emilia-Romagna’s Parmigiano Reggiano to Campania’s Mozzarella di Bufala. But hear me out: it is not just a matter of quality, variety, or a...
History and politics collide in Ohio’s capital
As a third-generation Italian American growing up in the Little Italy neighborhood of South Philadelphia, I fondly remember learning about my immigrant grandparents. They immersed themselves in Italian opera and took great pride in the history and masterpieces of renowned Italian artisans and sculptors. Our home, like many in the neighborhood, was...
Was Cimabue the true father of the Italian Renaissance? New restoration reveals pivotal innovations
For centuries, the Italian painter Cimabue has been overshadowed by his more famous pupil Giotto, who is widely credited with ushering in the Renaissance. But a restoration project undertaken by the Musée du Louvre in Paris on Cimabue’s La Maestà (around 1280) is challenging these long-held assumptions, revealing how many critical innovations were...
Zuccarelli's Restaurant fundraiser raises $15K for 3 fallen Palm Beach County deputies
Zuccarelli's Italian Restaurant and Bar, along with the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association (PBA), held a Sunday fundraiser for the families of the three fallen Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputies killed in November. The tragedy took place on Nov. 17 when Deputy Sheriff Ralph "Butch" Waller, Deputy Ignacio "Dan" Diaz, and Corporal Luis...