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DiFonzo Bakery announced Sunday it would be moving back to its original Wilmington location. The popular, iconic bakery, which reopened three years ago in a renovated garage near Elsmere after nearly a 10-year absence, says it's "going home" this spring to its 812 N. Union St. location in the city's Little Italy neighborhood.   After Di...

The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey congratulate this year's worthy recipients. Each year we present 10 $1000 scholarships to college bound High School Seniors in memory of Law Enforcement officers who lost their lives while in the LE Community. This year's winners are below.   Matthew Bernardo – Nutley High School - Troop...

di Emanuele Pettener   Sono un Italoamericano. Anche se appartengo a quella generazione, sbarcata in America all'alba del 2000, che non lo ammetterà mai. Siamo emigranti (siamo venuti a studiare e lavorare negli Stati Uniti perché in Italia non c'erano possibilità, non c'era lavoro) abbiamo un senso della patria molto flebile (suvvia, non si...

È durata poco meno di due ore l'audizione che il Vice Ministro degli Esteri Marta Dassù ha svolto in Senato. Chiamata a riferire sulla riorganizzazione consolare, Dassù ha illustrato quella che ha chiamato la "filosofia del riorientamento" della Farnesina.   L'audizione, inizialmente prevista insieme alla Commissione Esteri della Camera, si...

They only made 31 Diablo SV-Rs in 1996. It was the first Lamborghini officially built for racing purposes, and only a few were converted for the road, including this car. It's not just patriotic, it wears the Stars and Stripes because it was the only American entry into the Lamborghini Supertrophy Series.   533 horsepower, 441 lb·ft of torqu...

By Riccardo Chioni Quest'anno la Niaf per la 38esima edizione annuale della convention nella capitale ha abbandonato i colonnati, preferendo come scenografia un pergolato fiorito dove ha sistemato il tavolo con gli ospiti d'onore, mentre il soffitto della sala delle feste del Hilton Hotel risplendeva di un azzurro cielo con il logo della Fondazion...

The local Touch of Italy restaurant chain has gained a loyal following in Delaware with locations in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. The newest location, which opened in Ocean City in 2014, is wowing those who enjoy happy hours — especially foodies.   Located on northbound Coastal Highway at 67th Street, the OC version of Touch of Italy is open da...

Delaware recently lost a notable artist with the passing of Wilmington painter Charles A. Colombo Sr., whose work spanned more than a half-century. Colombo, a popular artist and featured artist at the prestigious Hardcastle Galleries, died Feb. 16 at the age of 87.   At the time of his death, Colombo was offering six of his original watercol...

by Jason Laughlin   A fried-dough kiosk. Roulette wheels. A lemonade and iced-tea stand. All signs of a typical small-town festival, but at Swedesburg's Sacred Heart Parish in Montgomery County, they represent more than summer fun.   This weekend's Festival of Families is an attempt to heal the hurt inflicted when the Archdiocese...

The Gloucester County Italian Heritage Commission announced Judge Samuel G. DeSimone is its choice for 2015 Italian-American Citizen of the Year. The commission selected DeSimone in recognition of his service a Superior Court hudge and for his numerous contributions to the people and communities of South Jersey.   The son of immigrants from...

SPONSOR: National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) in conjunction with the NIAF- Frank J. Guarini Public Policy Forum and the Italian American Congressional Staff Association WHO: Opening Remarks from Congressman David Cicilline and a Panel of Experts on Italy and the Syrian Refugee Crisis WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2015. Noon – 1:3...

The Clark chapter of UNICO, a local Italian-American service organization, recently held its annual "New Year Kick-off" meeting. Best known for its annual Columbus Day weekend carnival and Italian-American feast, the organization underwrites numerous activities in Clark, funds an annual scholarship, and provides social and entertainment activi...