I discovered 5 hidden coffee gems in Providence’s Federal Hill (and they rival Italy’s best)
In a city renowned for its Italian culinary heritage, Providence’s Federal Hill harbors a secret: a thriving coffee culture that rivals its pasta prowess. While tourists flock to the neighborhood’s famed trattorias, savvy locals and adventurous visitors are discovering a hidden world of artisanal brews and cozy cafes. These underrated coffee houses...
Italy Is Europe's Largest Producer of Rice, and It's All Thanks to the Po Valley
Picture fog as far as the eye can see. Fog so thick you can’t see beyond your nose, and when the fog finally gives some respite and subsides, an immense plain stretching all the way into the distance, expanses of fields repeating themselves identically without interruption, a few farmsteads here and there, barely any trees or hills. The snow of the...
State OSDIA celebrates 100th anniversary
The Grand Lodge of Illinois/Wisconsin of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America celebrated its 100th anniversary on Oct. 13 at the Silver Oaks Country Club. The event brought together members and friends to reflect on the century-long journey of an organization dedicated to preserving Italian heritage, promoting community service and supp...
Rome's best parks: green escapes in the Eternal City
Rome may be famed for its ancient ruins and Renaissance art, but it is also Europe’s greenest capital, home to the more green space than any other European city. Scattered among Rome’s iconic landmarks lies a collection of lush parks, hidden gardens and sprawling heritage villas awaiting your discovery. While Rome’s piazzas throng with vibrant cult...
The influence of Italian culture across the globe
2025-01-21 @ 06:00 PM. Columbus Citizens Foundation - 8 East 69th Street, New York, NY. RSVP Here. Explore the multifaceted influence of Italian culture across the globe with CCF's Executive Director, Lisa Ackerman. Italy, a country younger than the United States, has exerted a cultural influence that remains intoxicating, mystifying, and remarkabl...
Salvatore Palella: from Italian American roots to media mogul with the acquisition of La Sicilia
Salvatore Palella, an Italian American entrepreneur, has recently acquired La Sicilia, one of the major daily newspapers in Sicily. Palella is CEO of Helbiz, a company that has revolutionized urban mobility with electric scooters. His purchase marks a turning point for the newspaper, which was previously owned by the influential Ciancio family for...
Jubilee: Half a million people pass through Holy Door at St Peter's
More than half a million people have passed through the Holy Door at St Peter's in the first two weeks since Pope Francis launched the Vatican's Jubilee Year on Christmas Eve. A total of 545,532 people from around the world filed along Via della Conciliazione and entered the Holy Door between 24 December and 7 January, the Vatican said in a stateme...
Abruzzo and Molise, NIAF "Regions of Honor" for 2027
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has designated Abruzzo and Molise as the "Regions of Honor" for 2027, a prestigious recognition that highlights the cultural and historical significance of these two central Italian regions. This honor was announced at a special event in Washington, D.C., attended by key representatives from the regio...
Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus returns to Tucson with 'old-world' charm
Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus is returning to Tucson for a 14th year with "old-world" acts to grace their big top in the MSA Annex from Friday, Jan. 10 to Sunday, Jan. 26. "The most important thing to know about our show is that it is an intimate family experience," circus co-director Jeanette Prince-Zoppé told the Tucson Sentinel. "Of course it'...
Women Aid-The Muses musical project conceived by Valeria Altobelli flies to the States
An unforgettable evening when extraordinary women gather from around the world on stage at the Manatee Performing Arts Center in Bradenton, Florida on January 8 for the Women Aid concert, an event celebrating the power of women in music and the transformative power of art. This unique concert brings together women artists from five continents, led...
We the Italians: the Interviews. Pete Melucci
January 2025 Meet Pete Melucci, a Grand Italian American in the Grand Canyon State
Mercato and Company brings 'taste of Italy' to West University in Houston
Italian market, cafe and bottle shop Mercato and Company is now open to West University residents and Houston food enthusiasts, according to a December news release The upscale market offers a curated selection of global, domestic and local products, as well as culinary goods and gourmet experiences, per the release. Shoppers can grab a freshly bre...