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Gomitoli (Yarns), "catenelle" and "trafori" crochet techniques brought into schools, day centers, cooperatives, and public squares to create new opportunities for community building, encourage interactions across generations, and stimulate the discovery of hidden skills and talents.   This is the aim of the first "Crochet Therapy Tour," which...

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While the Elmira Italian American Veterans Club building may be up for sale, one local cemetery is helping those vets preserve history. Two monuments were moved from IAVC on Saturday to continue to honor those who served. For decades, two stone memorials stood outside the IAVC. One memorial honors all those who served in World War II and the othe...

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The 25% tariffs on the automotive sector, announced by President Donald Trump for April 2, could significantly impact the revenue of Italian companies, with estimated losses between 1.4 and 3 billion euros. Subcontractors would be the most affected, with damages potentially reaching up to 2.5 billion euros due to their reliance on the Euro...

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Contrary to what some believe, considering them a relic of the past, Italian dialects are more alive than ever today, especially online. According to the latest available Istat data, over 45% of Italians still speak a dialect at home or with friends, and younger generations are increasingly mixing Italian with local words, often without even realiz...

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Comites of San Francisco is hiring one (1) fixed-term contract worker as a Help Desk Manager responsible for operating the virtual assistance desk for Italian nationals. The selected individual will work remotely and will be tasked with facilitating access to information and consular services for Italian citizens residing in the district of the Con...

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Discover Panarea, Italy’s hidden island paradise offering luxurious charm, pristine waters, celebrity appeal, and a peaceful escape far from Capri’s crowds. Nestled in the shimmering waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a lesser-known Italian paradise awaits—far from the selfie-sticks and summer stampedes that crowd Italy’s mainstream islands.  While Capr...

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What if you could sit in the barber chair of history and hear firsthand tales from Frank Sinatra’s intimate circle? Join us as we welcome the legendary Joseph Paris, Sinatra’s very own barber, to share mesmerizing stories from his life and career. Our co-host, the talented Italian American singer Jenna Esposito, helps us navigate through an episode...

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By now, it’s a well-known fact that whisky is pretty much made everywhere nowadays, from Mississippi to Tasmania to China to New Jersey to... well, you get the point. But every now and then I still encounter a whisky for the first time and think, they make whisky there? So finding out that there’s a craft spirits distillery making whisky in Florenc...

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Leonora "Peachy" Dixon, an authentic Baltimore jewel, is hanging up her uniform after serving customers at Little Italy's Sabatino's for nearly 50 years. The longtime waitress will work her final shift on Saturday before retiring and moving to Havre De Grace to be with her grandchildren. Peachy has greeted hungry patrons for about 70% of the 70 yea...

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Not too long ago, Bari, a southern port city, was under the grip of the mafia. However, thanks to a group of tough-as-nails nonnas and an anti-corruption mayor, this capital city of Puglia is experiencing its own Italian Renaissance. April temperatures in Bari are a comfortable 18C, soaring to 30C in August, and being in southern Italy, expect leng...

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The Italian American Cultural Society (IACS) proudly announces the construction of its new Clubhouse, a long-cherished dream that is now becoming a reality. More than just a building, this Clubhouse will serve as a vibrant home where Italian culture thrives, traditions continue, and future generations come together to celebrate their heritage. "I a...

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Easter in Italy 2025 is a unique opportunity to experience one of the country’s most important and deeply rooted traditions. Known as Pasqua, Easter is celebrated with solemn processions, festive gatherings, and centuries-old rituals. In 2025, Holy Week falls between 13th and 20th April, making it the perfect time to explore Italy’s rich cultural a...

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