Pirelli: accordo con Princeton per una nuova cattedra di studi italiani
Pirelli ha costituto la "Pirelli Visiting Professorship in Italian Studies", di durata quinquennale, presso il Dipartimento di Studi Italiani e Francesi dell'Università di Princeton. Lo comunica la società in una nota precisando che l'obiettivo, che rientra nell'ambito dell'impegno del gruppo a promuovere progetti culturali in Italia e nel mondo, è...
New Jersey to rename street after native son, ‘Sopranos’ star James Gandolfini
James Gandolfini's hometown is planning to give him one final 'salute'. According to nj.com, The borough of Park Ridge, where James Gandolfini spent his youth before playing the infamous mob boss on "The Sopranos", will rename a portion of Park Avenue after the actor at a Dec. 1 ceremony. The idea originated from a group of fans on a...
Delaware judge dismisses lawsuit in spat between dueling Italian groceries in Rehoboth Beach
A Delaware judge has dismissed a lawsuit that pitted former partners in an Italian grocery store business in Rehoboth beach against one another. The Chancery Court suit involved former partners in Touch of Italy Salumeria and Pasticceria. In 2012, one partner, Louis Bascio, decided to withdraw from the business, allegedly saying he wa...
Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 Scholarship Winners
Corona D'Italia Lodge #807 held their annual Mother-Daughter Scholarship dinner on Wednesday, May 7 at 5:00 p.m. in the Wolverine Restaurant. Attendees were registered at the entrance by treasurer, Louise Vitullo, assisted by her daughter member Maura Greco. Trustee, Pudue LaCava, arranged the seating and directed 30 members and guests to their tab...
Il ministro Pinotti a Washington: gli incontri con il Segretario USA huck Hagel e il Consigliere Susan Rice
Il ministro della Difesa Roberta Pinotti si è recata in visita a Washington dove ha incontrato il Segretario alla Difesa Chuck Hagel e il Consigliere per la Sicurezza Nazionale del Presidente Obama, Susan Rice. "Tra Italia e Stati Uniti d'America – ha detto il ministro - esiste da decenni un rapporto privilegiato, come conferma il rilievo...
Maserati North America, Inc. Closes September with Historic Record High Sales; 300 Percent Year-Over-Year Increase
Maserati North America, Inc. today reports its strongest sales results yet of (1,367 units) sold this September. This record number reflects a 241 percent increase compared to the same month last year and a 300 percent year-over-year increase. Such an extended streak marks the twentieth consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth for...
17th-century painting restoration reveals mysteries
by Tom Avril The Triumph of David was a mess. Old, original paint on the 17th-century canvas was faded and flaking in many spots. Newer paint from several inexpert restoration attempts had become discolored. Standing before the massive painting at Villanova University, art conservator Kristin deGhetaldi could tell all this wi...
Bocce on a roll as more younger players pick up the ball
Silvano Pieri survived World War II in a small village near Lucca, Italy, and came to America in 1946. A retired lamp-maker, Pieri has hands as big and tough as catcher's mitts and his accent is as thick as tomato paste. But when he rolls a bocce ball with his classic soft touch, it looks like a supple hand gently turning a key. The secre...
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School - position available
The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, which serves students in kindergarten through grade 12, one of the largest, most experienced, and most successful online public schools in the nation is seeking a full time Virtual Classroom Teacher for Italian K-12. The position requires an initial 90 days on site in either of our Midland, Harrisburg or Phila...
33rd Annual Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival Wraps Up
The 33rd annual Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival wrapped up on Sunday evening. This year was bigger and better than ever before. From the bands to the bocce ball, thousands of people from all around the Ohio Valley seemed to have a great time at Heritage Port. Wheeling's Mayor Andy McKenzie said the festival means a lot to...
7th Annual Columbus Day Flag Raising held in Union County, Oct. 9
by Carly Kilroy According to Union County, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders today announced the County's seventh Annual Columbus Day Flag Raising event is set for Friday, October 9th, at 1 p.m. on the steps of the historic Union County Courthouse. The keynote speaker/guest of honor is Paula Maida Mooney, an Italian American aut...
“Pie” is the most popular attraction at Girasole’s restaurant in Shadyside
By Chuck Sypula There are tons of reasons you might go to Girasole's Italian restaurant. You can go for the savory, southern-Italian sauces or the freshly made pastas. You can go for the creative and beautifully presented meat and fish dishes, or the unpretentious but worldly wine offerings. And some go just for that distinct...