Orange doors, geometric balconies and triangular chimneys: these are some of the features that distinguish the mid-century modern houses designed by architect Don Tosi. The homes he built in Naperville and elsewhere represent a journey to the past — specifically, to a post-World War II era that offered a promise of a bright future for young familie...
Every year in August, Italy seems to pause. The main cities empty out, businesses shut down, and locals head to the coast, mountains, or countryside. At the heart of this seasonal shift is Ferragosto — a holiday celebrated on August 15, rooted in both ancient Roman and Catholic traditions. The temperatures are the highest of the year since August i...
The year 2025 marks seventy years since the debut of one of Italy’s most beloved engineering masterpieces—the Fiat 600. When it was unveiled in 1955, this compact sedan was designed to meet a very specific demand: an affordable, modern, and reliable car that could comfortably seat a family of four. At the time, in early 1950s Italy, no such vehicle...
Joint training programs and technology exchange in counterterrorism—especially at the Innovation Center in Alabama—are among the key outcomes of Italian Police Chief Vittorio Pisani’s recent visit to the United States. The trip also laid the groundwork for enhanced cooperation on cyber security and other cross-border threats. One highlight of the a...
Karen Mitchell has a simple answer when asked what has kept New Kensington’s Festa Italiana going strong for 44 years. Food! “The food is good, and people enjoy it,” said Mitchell of New Kensington, who’s in her third year as the main coordinator for Mount St. Peter Church’s annual event. Festa Italiana is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1-...
Italy’s women’s national volleyball team, led by coach Julio Velasco, won the 2025 Volleyball Nations League title by defeating Brazil 3–1 in the final held in Łódź, Poland. After dropping the first set 22–25, the Azzurre bounced back to win the next three sets 25–18, 25–22, 25–22, showcasing their resilience and depth. This victory marks Italy’s t...
Culture drives Italy’s post-pandemic tourism boom A box from home: how southern Italian families keep their students fed - and loved - from afar Italian Anti-Mafia Commission and TikTok sign groundbreaking agreement to promote digital legality A high-tech Italian solution targets Europe’s illegal waste trade University enrollment on the rise in I...
Across Italy, more and more young people are looking for education paths that combine classroom learning with real-world work experience—whether through internships, apprenticeships, or freelance-style engagements. Vocational training programs are designed to meet this need, and in some ways, they’re succeeding. But the system is still facing major...
At a recent event in Milan in Lombardy, the initiative “Autonomous Driving: Italy in the Front Row” was luanched. More than 60 mayors from across the country — including those from major cities like Milan, Turin, and Genoa — have committed to turning their municipalities into real-world testing grounds for self-driving vehicles. The move comes as I...
A ceremony was held today to honor veterans at the 42nd annual Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival, where two local veterans were specifically recognized for their service in the United States military. Angelo Samuel Decrease and Leslie "Wayne" Hill of Wheeling were honored for their distinguished service. Decrease, a veteran of the Korean Wa...
There is a lesson greater than the simple sporting success, in the gold medal that the The foil boys scored a hit today at the World Championships in Tbilisi. Overlapping sport with life is always risky and perhaps even deceptive, but if there's a discipline, if there's a specialty that reflects the true essence of Italy—with its fragilities and ab...
Calling someone an “icon” is often an overused sentiment. However, when it comes to the late multi-hyphenate Lawrence Ferlinghetti (1919-2021), the moniker is appropriate, especially in San Francisco, where he thrived artistically and socially since his arrival in 1951. With all of his accomplishments, perhaps he is least known as a visual artist....