We’re hiring! If you’re passionate about helping the Italian community in the San Francisco Consular district, send us your application by April 13th
Comites of San Francisco is hiring one (1) fixed-term contract worker as a Help Desk Manager responsible for operating the virtual assistance desk for Italian nationals. The selected individual will work remotely and will be tasked with facilitating access to information and consular services for Italian citizens residing in the district of the Con...
Italy’s Secret Island Paradise Panarea Invites Elite Travelers with Untouched Beauty, Sparkling Waters, Timeless Glamour and a Crowd-Free Escape Beyond Capri
Discover Panarea, Italy’s hidden island paradise offering luxurious charm, pristine waters, celebrity appeal, and a peaceful escape far from Capri’s crowds. Nestled in the shimmering waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a lesser-known Italian paradise awaits—far from the selfie-sticks and summer stampedes that crowd Italy’s mainstream islands. While Capr...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 362 Amazing where a Comb Can Take You (Remembering Frank Sinatra)
What if you could sit in the barber chair of history and hear firsthand tales from Frank Sinatra’s intimate circle? Join us as we welcome the legendary Joseph Paris, Sinatra’s very own barber, to share mesmerizing stories from his life and career. Our co-host, the talented Italian American singer Jenna Esposito, helps us navigate through an episode...
Whiskies Of The Week: Florentis Super Tuscan And Vin Santo Wine Cask
By now, it’s a well-known fact that whisky is pretty much made everywhere nowadays, from Mississippi to Tasmania to China to New Jersey to... well, you get the point. But every now and then I still encounter a whisky for the first time and think, they make whisky there? So finding out that there’s a craft spirits distillery making whisky in Florenc...
Beloved Sabatino's waitress "Peachy" retiring after nearly 50 years
Leonora "Peachy" Dixon, an authentic Baltimore jewel, is hanging up her uniform after serving customers at Little Italy's Sabatino's for nearly 50 years. The longtime waitress will work her final shift on Saturday before retiring and moving to Havre De Grace to be with her grandchildren. Peachy has greeted hungry patrons for about 70% of the 70 yea...
Lively Italian city is popular with tourists and now a 'rival to Venice'
Not too long ago, Bari, a southern port city, was under the grip of the mafia. However, thanks to a group of tough-as-nails nonnas and an anti-corruption mayor, this capital city of Puglia is experiencing its own Italian Renaissance. April temperatures in Bari are a comfortable 18C, soaring to 30C in August, and being in southern Italy, expect leng...
Italian American Cultural Society Announces Construction of New Clubhouse in Clinton Township, Michigan
The Italian American Cultural Society (IACS) proudly announces the construction of its new Clubhouse, a long-cherished dream that is now becoming a reality. More than just a building, this Clubhouse will serve as a vibrant home where Italian culture thrives, traditions continue, and future generations come together to celebrate their heritage. "I a...
Easter in Italy 2025: Traditions, Celebrations, and Travel Tips
Easter in Italy 2025 is a unique opportunity to experience one of the country’s most important and deeply rooted traditions. Known as Pasqua, Easter is celebrated with solemn processions, festive gatherings, and centuries-old rituals. In 2025, Holy Week falls between 13th and 20th April, making it the perfect time to explore Italy’s rich cultural a...
Tarantella Takes America: Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino’s 50th Anniversary U.S. Tour
Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (CGS), Italy’s longest-running traditional music ensemble, will mark its 50th anniversary with a U.S. tour in spring 2025. The tour, running through March and April, includes performances in Chicago, New York City, and appearances at both the Big Ears and Savannah Music Festivals. Founded in 1975 by writer Rina Durant...
Council of Ministers approves amendments to the “ius sanguinis” citizenship law
The Italian Council of Ministers today adopted the “citizenship package”, a set of legislative measures proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to reform the citizenship regulations. The aim of the measures adopted today is to enhance the actual link between Italy and its citizens abroad. Minister of Foreign Affair...
'I'm an Italian travel expert - this spot by the Amalfi should be your next port of call'
Italy is renowned for its natural beauty but it's also well-known for its heaving tourist numbers. As summer makes its way to Europe, so many Brits will be flocking to Italy, however, there’s a lesser-known spot that offers all the hallmarks of a perfect Italian break - that’s free from the crowds. An Italian travel expert has offered her inside kn...
Nutley Gets Ready for Columbus Day Parade at Annual Pasta Dinner
The Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Committee held their Pasta Dinner fundraiser at the Nutley Parks and Recreation Building, 44 Park Ave. on Sunday afternoon, March 23. According to Bill Freda, trustee, the event saw 280 people. The dinner, catered by Ralph’s Pizzeria, included all-you-can-eat pasta, pizza, soda, bread,...
