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...
Philadelphians channel their inner Italian Stallion at Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest
Couples who look awkward on skates — and on dates — had a chance to celebrate their cute clumsiness in a Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest at Philadelphia’s RockyFest. The event at the University of Pennsylvania’s 1923 Ice Rink was meant to echo the pair’s first date in “Rocky.” In the 1976 film, the boxer never actually dons ice skates in the sc...
This new Italian American restaurant is opening soon near Delaware state line
A new Italian American restaurant is opening Friday, Dec. 6 in the Shoppes at Brinton Lake in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, just over the Delaware state line. Testa Rossa Glen Mills has taken over the site that Ruby’s Diner formerly occupied at 919 Baltimore Pike. It's across from White Dog Cafe Glen Mills in the same shopping center. The concept is fr...
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...
Ferrero invests in hazelnut sourcing as it grows US production
Ferrero is making efforts to diversify its hazelnut sourcing in North America, where the nuts are in high demand during seasonal celebrations like the upcoming winter holidays. “Our mission is to master the hazelnut value chain from end-to-end to create and deliver value in service of customers, brands, and products,” Tommaso de Gregorio, head of F...
‘Jersey Shore’ Vs. the State of New Jersey
It’s been 15 years since the premiere of MTV’s Jersey Shore. At the time, the show stirred up mixed feelings: It irritated locals, offended media members, and even bothered the state’s highest elected official. It was also a bona fide sensation. Even after everyone’s anger and fake tans have faded away, there’s still a lot to learn from the battle...
Philadelphia’s Italian Consulate is closed indefinitely due to electrical problems
Marone! That’s what some in Philadelphia’s Italian community were exclaiming upon learning Tuesday that the Italian Consulate is closed “until further notice” after experiencing electrical problems during construction at the building housing its Center City headquarters. The timing couldn’t have been much worse, said Consulate General Christiana Me...
With a Pizza Oven Imported From Italy, This Brand-New Virginia Pizza Restaurant Is the Real Deal
Pizza restaurants are common here in Virginia, but they're not all created equally. Some focus on speed, others on generous portions, and some prioritize quality above all else. It's a rare pizzeria that offers all three, but Pi-Napo seems to hit that mark. My family and I visited this new restaurant in the Fry Springs neighborhood of Charlottesvil...
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...
Foodie Friday: Simpatico Italy’s Finest
Simpatico Italy’s Finest is a spot that will make you feel like you’re in Nonna’s kitchen. And, the building has a rich history behind it. “It was originally built between 1896 and 1901, and it was an oyster saloon,” explained owner Bobbi Parlett. A lot has changed since Parlett purchased the building and began restoring it in 2001. All of that wor...
Newark School Official Named ‘Italian American Educator Of Year’
Assistant Superintendent Carolyn Granato of Newark Public Schools was recently celebrated as Essex County’s 2024 Italian American Educator of the Year. The recognition came during a special ceremony hosted by Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, where N.J. Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz presented the award to Granato. “You have alway...