Washington: Olga Mancuso nuova presidente del COMITES
Olga Mancuso è la nuova presidente del Comites di Washington. Siciliana, per molti anni insegnante nelle scuole della Montgomery County, è stata membro dell'Italian Cultural Society, di cui è stata – negli anni – anche presidente e vicepresidente. Presiede il comitato dell'American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) competente per gli stati...
New Haven’s Italian-Americans boxed to live
By Erik Dobratz The Italian-Americans in Connecticut used their hands to build much of the state, but that's not all they used them for. Some of them "put them up' as prizefighters and made a lot of history. Branford High School social studies teacher and track coach Rich Biondi loves teaching and coaching, but boxing really...
Le città italiane, «eccellenti» per i turisti
di Francesco Tortora Le città italiane sono le più ospitali al mondo. E' quanto rivela l'ultima classifica stilata dagli utenti di TripAdvisor che premia le metropoli che nel 2015 offrono ai turisti i servizi migliori del pianeta. Il Belpaese è l'unica nazione che quest'anno può vantare ben 3 città nella top ten stilata dagli utenti del po...
Festa della Repubblica celebrated at Filippo Ristorante
Boston's Italian American community came together on May 31 to celebrate the 69th anniversary of Italy as a Republic. Rainy conditions shifted the annual celebrations from Christopher Columbus Park to Filippo Ristorante. Organized by the local COMITES chapter and the Federazione Associazioni Italiane e Italo-Americane New England, the Festa kicked...
Italian women share stories of strength in new book
by Lisa Backus Author Anthony Riccio spoke of his grandmother as a woman who was "4-foot-11" with "eyes as black a coal" when she gave her grandson the "you're in trouble look." "Those of us who had Italian grandmothers are blessed," he told a small crowd Saturday morning at the New Britain Public Library. His book, "Farms, Factories...
Ultimate Traveler’s Guide to Italian Customs and Etiquette: 30 Things You Need to Know
by Brooke Neuman Are you planning a trip to Italy? Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, it's important to be well prepared. And we're not just talking about making sure you have your passport and an extra pair of comfy shoes. Besides learning how to speak Italian, it's important that you familiarize yourself with Ita...
Pasta alla Norma, a Homage to Bellini? A Masterpiece Whatever!
by Maria Lina Bommarito Although Pasta alla Norma is internationally well-known and appreciated, not everyone knows the story of its name. This simple but delicious Mediterranean dish finds its origins in Catania, the Sicilian province where the lively Etna volcano lies. A true emblem of Sicilian culinary tradition, Pasta alla Norma is a...
Italian kids take tour of Aviano Air Base
A group of about 60 Italian visitors arrived at Aviano Air Base on Friday for an up-close and personal tour of what some of the 31st Fighter Wing's members do. The visitors were from Arcobaleno, a foster and day care center in Porcia, and residents of Le Betulle, a center for the disabled in Pordenone. The visit was sponsored by the I...
Adele Assante Carlson: Agnoli story resonates with many
The front-page article on the Agnoli family and their celebration of St. Mary's Feast brought back wonderful memories of my own and I'm sure resonated with many others in Rhode Island, a state with the highest percentage of Italian-Americans in the country. As a third generation Italian-American who grew up in Barrington, I would note that Holy An...
Volterra, scoperto un anfiteatro romano: «Evento straordinario»
di Marco Gasperetti Un anfiteatro romano è stato scoperto a Volterra vicino alla porta etrusca Diana. Il ritrovamento, definito dagli studiosi di straordinario valore, è avvenuta a fine luglio durante la bonifica di un piccolo fosso. L'anfiteatro, presumibilmente del I secolo dopo Cristo, dovrebbe avere dimensioni rilevanti e la forma elli...
Milford fire chief is this year’s Italian-American of the Year
The Milford Columbus Committee has named its Italian-American of the Year and he is a face many will recognize from his two very different professions. Douglas A. Edo – Milford Fire Chief and a musician with a popular local band, will be named Milford's Italian-American of the Year for 2015 at the Annual Milford Columbus Committee Dinner Dance. &n...
Italian Manufacturer Sets Up in Michigan Aiming for Lightweight Plastics Market
The impetus for many non U.S.-based companies to build facilities in the U.S. is to be closer to customers. Sometimes it's to be closer to a particular industry or supply chain. The INglass Group SpA earlier this week announced it chose West Michigan as its new North American headquarters in order to capitalize on the growing market...