Associated Press photographer Elise Amendola, who documented decades of sports and news, dies at 70
Renowned Associated Press photojournalist Elise Amendola — a determined, joyous and patient journalist who masterfully photographed pivotal global news and sporting events spanning decades — has died. She was 70. Amendola, who recently retired from the AP, died Thursday at her home in North Andover, Massachusetts, after a 13-year battle with ovaria...
AC Milan and Juventus announce pre-season tour of the US
Next summer, Milan and Juventus will participate in a tour of the U.S., the "New U.S. Summer Series" organized by the "Soccer Champions Tour," along with other top clubs such as Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United.Milan and Juventus will play each other on Thursday, July 27 at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA. Milan will als...
A Look Back: 3 Times Italy Won Big at Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the world’s most watched non-sporting events and among the largest music competitions on the planet. This year’s warbling participants are taking to the stage this week in Liverpool to perform original songs in front of an international audience. With the theme #UnitedbyMusic, the 2023 Eurovision sfida (challen...
Coni USA, Com.It.Es NY organize 3rd Bowls Tournament in Waterbury, Connecticut with Pondelandolfo Community Club
The Italian National Olympic Committee in the USA (Coni USA,) the Committee of Italian Abroad in NY (Com.It.Es NY) and the Pontelandolfo Community Club (Ponte Club) announce the 3rd Bocce & Picnic Tournament for families of the Italian, Italian-American communities and all citizens who love the Italian language and culture. The Tournament takes pl...
Guglielmo Marconi: Pioneer of Wireless
Guglielmo Marconi, born on April 25, 1874, in Bologna, Italy, was an Italian inventor and electrical engineer who is widely recognized for his pioneering work in wireless telecommunication. He is considered one of the fathers of radio and made significant contributions to the development of long-distance wireless communication, revolutionizing the...
The Ferrante Family
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles is pleased to announce that it received a contribution from the Ferrante Family in memory of Henry Ferrante, Jr. Henry was born in 1943 in Rhode Island, the son of Enrico and Bettina Ferrante. His grandparents had immigrated from Basilicata and elsewhere in Italy at the turn of the twentieth century.
The Multicultural Chaos of Palermo's Ballarò Market
The smoke of roasted sardines, the yeasty fragrance of fresh bread, the sizzle of frying oil pots, and the multicolored abundance of fruits and vegetables. I stop for a salty breakfast of pane and panelle, rigorously seasoned with a fresh squeeze of lemon, and observe the morning market frenzy–a daily unscripted play here in the streets of Palermo’...
How Food Memories of Italy Inspire Chef Mauro Campanale
Chef Mauro Campanale was born in Bari, Italy, in the region of Puglia. As a young boy, he started working at his family’s agriturismo, where he discovered his passion for cooking. At age 19, he left Italy to explore the world and worked in various cities, including São Paulo, Milan, and London. He arrived in New York City in 2018 to cook at Antica...
2023 Maserati Grecale Review: A Porsche Macan Rival from Italy
In 2023, Maserati is swinging for the fences at both ends of the lineup. Near the top of the batting order sits the new GranTurismo, the epic, well, gran turismo coupe with a price tag circling $200K, a design made to draw stares and an interior worthy of a true luxury brand. But the utility player whose success may wind up actually determining the...
Italian-American Club Spaghetti Dinner
It was time again for the annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Italian-American Club of Duluth as they served up hundreds of plates to support a great cause. Since 1974 the club has hosted the dinner to help raise money for scholarships for relatives of club members. Along with the delicious dinner, there was a raffle with gifts and cash prizes. Thousand...
Cioccolato di Modica Pgi stands out amid confectionery made in Sicily
Chocolate of Modica Pgi is obtained by processing bitter cocoa paste with sugar: it is produced in the Modica, in the province of Ragusa. HIGH PERFORMANCES IN A COMPLEX MARKETWith a production value of about 6 million euros, Modica Pgi Chocolate represents the product with the highest growth index in the Bakery- Pastry-Chocolate sector identified b...
Luca’s Cucina brings authentic Italian cuisine to Morton; opens Tuesday
Get ready for the tempting smells of authentic Italian cooking to waft through the neighborhood, when Luca’s Cucina opens on Tuesday, May 2 for takeout and catering at 29 S. Morton Ave., Morton. Owned by Luca and Stefania Capoti of Ridley Park, the new restaurant will bring the authentic taste of Italian American cuisine to the area.