A new Italian market is coming to Vandergrift. Fasano’s Italian Store and Deli is set to open next fall in the former Fazio’s Italian Store, at 301 Longfellow St. Fazio’s shut its doors in 2015 after co-owners Joseph and Teresa Spina made the decision to close for health-related reasons.

Fasano’s is the concept of co-owners and best friends Jeff Goldstrom and Todd Fasano, both originally from Vandergrift. Vandergrift has been without a grocery store since 2018, when Sprankle’s closed. Councilwoman-elect Marilee Kessler said this new business is much-needed.