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Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto joined local and state officials in August to welcome Orlandino Greco, mayor of Castrolibero, Calabria, to Casa Italia in Stone Park. The get-together was organized by Tony Turano and the Calabresi in America Organization. Blue Island is sister cities with Castrolibero as well as Ripacandida, Basilicata, and Estancia...

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As my family and I settle in for an aperitivo in Chianalea, an ancient fishing village, now district, in the town of Scilla, we can’t help but notice newlyweds floating. We sip our lemon sodas and bergamot spritzes (the Aperol spritz’s cooler, boho cousin). The two are holding hands and beaming at each other while navigating the narrow cobblestone...

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A road trip adventure from the Amalfi Coast to Sicily: a unique journey perfect for immersing yourself in the culture and stunning landscapes of Southern Italy. Starting with the breathtaking cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, the heart of your holidays in Tropea will be the famous pearl of Calabria, with its dreamlike beaches and crystal-clear sea. But a...

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The Italian Diaspora Studies Association is pleased to announce the launch of a new residential writing seminar. It will be held at the Grand Hotel San Michele, located in Cetraro (Cosenza), on the Northern Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria, May 22-31, 2025. This program inaugurates a collaborative project with the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experie...

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October 2024 "Italians of Newark: A History" told by a Jersey Girl with Italian roots    

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Until a few years ago there were ten Italian Consulates in the United States, because there was also one in New Jersey, in Newark. It was a very bad choice to close it ten years ago, in my opinion, because the area is very populated with Italians and Italian Americans, and the two Consulates in New York and Philadelphia, which had to share the resp...

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On the occasion of “2024: Year of Italian Roots in the World,” a rich program of events dedicated to the celebration of Italian traditions, culture and roots will take place in New York. From October 10 to 14, Italea - the program to promote Tourism of Roots, launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation within the PNRR...

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Calabria is a region of wonders and contrasts, boasting a history that stretches back millennia, breathtaking landscapes that'll make your jaw drop, and a culture deeply rooted in Mediterranean traditions. Its strategic location, varied topography, and the bounty that still characterizes its generous lands have made it a bustling crossroads of civi...

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Welcome to Cariati, a picturesque medieval village in the province of Cosenza overlooking the Ionian Sea. We are in Calabria, in what was once Magna Grecia, a land of culture and enchanting views. Between the deep blue of the sea and the Calabrian countryside, Cariati enchants its ancient village with fine buildings, its relaxed and lively atmosphe...

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There’s something about the southern part of almost any country that rouses mixed feelings in people. An overweening sense of pride in those who live there seems to be set against a particular kind of bias from outsiders. I have friends who live in Italy who talk about a common phrase uttered by those who live in and around the northern city of Mil...

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