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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...

Delphine and Carmela Calamari are bringing their 23rd Annual Italian Sausagefest to the Newton Theatre! Celebrate the memories of summer with these sassy, brassy broads from Brooklyn as they sing, dance, and cook delicious street fair goodies for you and your friends. Whether you’re a sausage-lover or not, you’ll laugh until your sides ache and fal...

Candice Guardino, is set to tape her comedy special, “Italian Bred” on January 18th, 2025 at in Red Bank, New Jersey. Produced by Anthony Street Productions. Sam Brownfield (Jim Gaffigan's Comedy Monster, Comedy Dynamics) will direct Guardino's Theatrical Comedy. This hilarious and heartwarming hit show is a“A Must See”. With years of sold out show...

Dr. Nicholas De Pace is the only child of Italian American parents, 100 percent Italian and undeniably one of a kind. Practicing the art and science of medicine for 46 years now, his story begins with his father’s parents immigrating from Naples; and his mother’s from Cosenza and Sicily, by way of Argentina. They all settled in Newark, N.J., in St....

For six years, Mangia Toscano has been a cornerstone of the Metuchen dining scene, offering traditional Tuscan fare devoid of the Italian-American eats that permeate many New Jersey restaurants. And now, co-owners and Florence, Italy, natives Alberto Buglione and Ivan Guarducci are taking their culinary prowess across Middlesex County. In February,...

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...

Peter Cancro was just 17 when he pulled off a deal that would shape his destiny. In 1975, with a $125,000 loan from his football coach, the high school senior bought Mike's Subs, a Point Pleasant, New Jersey sandwich shop where he had worked since he was 14. At the time, Cancro wasn't even old enough to legally operate the deli slicer. Fast forward...

From time to time, Frank Tropiano will drive past the tiny structure he called home after he and his parents, three sisters and his grandparents arrived in this country in 1966, a structure that was attached to the rear of the house on 7311 Susquehanna St. in Homewood, PA. "Our address was literally 7311 Susquehanna Rear," he explained. The humble...

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...

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...

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...

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...