The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: How It Was Covered Through The Years
When the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire broke out on March 25, 1911, the Forward was on the scene. For days it dominated the news — 146 workers, mostly Jewish and Italian immigrant women perished in the fire, still known today as one of the worst industrial tragedies in America. The coverage was abundant in the aftermath, but it didn’t let it up...
Diabete di tipo 2, è ‘colpa’ della proteina GSK3: la scoperta italiana apre a nuove cure
Identificata una proteina che svolge un ruolo centrale nello sviluppo del diabete di tipo 2 e, ad averla scoperta, è una giovane ricercatrice italiana del Dipartimento di Biologia dell’Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”. Grazie al lavoro di Francesca Sacco, 34 anni, si aprono nuove strade verso la realizzazione di strategie terapeutiche contro il di...
Scannicchio’s review: Corner BYOB keeps old-school Italian flavors alive in changing South Philly
There is such a retro aura to everything about Scannicchio’s that it’s hard to imagine it hasn’t been at the corner of South Broad and Porter Streets for eons. From the vintage Sinatra portrait in back presiding over a room trimmed with white linen, Eagles banners, and year-round Christmas lights to the fra diavolo spice that gives the scungilli it...
John Bucci, famed for Trevi Fountain replicas, fiberglass cars, has died at 84
Robert V. Allegrini wanted his marriage proposal to be especially romantic. So he turned to John Bucci, a largely self-taught artist, designer and engineer, to help make that happen. Mr. Bucci had won renown throughout the United States for his traveling replicas of Italy’s famed Trevi Fountain. The scale works ranged from 20 feet to 50 feet wide a...
Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) Voted Best Airport in Europe
Plagued, as of late, by corruption, mafia, debt, poor infrastructure, a pothole crisis and garbage spilling onto the streets, Rome apparently does have one functioning facility: its airport. And not just functioning, but even at the top of its game: for the second year in a row, the Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport has been nominated the best ai...
Henderson Italian restaurant celebrates 30 years in business — VIDEO
Thirty years might be a scary thought for some millennials but it’s a triumph for a restaurant, and the Pasta Shop Ristorante & Art Gallery in Henderson recently celebrated its 30th...We hope you’re enjoying our content. Subscribe today to continue reading this story, and all of our stories, for just 99 cents.
Boeri presenta il suo Bosco Verticale a New York: “Con Milano comunanza di intenti”
L’idea di una città sostenibile, attenta alle esigenze ambientali; un progetto di riforestazione metropolitana pronto a raccogliere la sfida del cambiamento climatico, vera emergenza del nostro tempo. È questa la concezione che sorregge il famoso “Bosco Verticale” dell’architetto e presidente della Triennale di Milano Stefano Boeri, un modello resi...
What can Italy teach the rest of the world about health?
US UK Italy Yearly health spending per capita €8,755 €3,381 €3,002Life expectancy at birth 78.6 years 80.8 years 84.5 yearsOverall health, global rank ...
Inside the Portland studio behind the highly anticipated reimagining of ‘Pinocchio’
There’s a part of Northwest Portland, on the outer rim of the Pearl District, where the neighborhood retains its industrial roots. Out among the warehouses, commercial printers, brewery equipment shops and industrial suppliers, a group of artisans from around the globe are preparing to perform a bit of magic. From wood, resin, metal, fabric and cer...
"World’s Largest Pasta Dish" is devoured by Italian American St Joseph Society
Dave Greco, owner of Mike's Deli - The Original Arthur Avenue Italian Deli in the Bronx, New York, slings cooked pasta during Italian American St Joseph Society "world's largest pasta dish" luncheon, 500 pounds in all, at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans, La. Friday, March 22, 2019. Dave Greco, owner of Mike's Deli - The Original Arthur Avenue I...
Laine Faro's New Book "Cannoli for the Cop Next Door: Corsco Family Series Book I" is a Heartwarming Story of Love after Loss in a Colorado Town
Laine Faro, a married mother and grandmother from a large Italian family who enjoys cooking, reading romance novels, and the outdoors, has completed her book "Cannoli for the Cop Next Door: Corsco Family Series Book I": a passionate love story for fans of romantic fiction. Laine writes, "Lily is transforming the house she bought with her husband in...
Arthur Avenue remembers owner of legendary Mike's Deli
The Bronx is remembering the owner of Mike's Deli, the popular shop that is a staple for celebrities, athletes and politicians. Mike Greco passed away Wednesday night. He was 89 years old. His family says he will remembered for his work ethic and as a Bronx legend. Greco's family says he came to the U.S. with his twin brother and just $50 in his po...