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We are happy to announce that Dr. Steven Mancini has been appointed Honorary Consul of Italy in Pittsburgh. A cybersecurity expert and currently an assistant professor at Morris University, Steven Mancini has had a distinguished career, working for the Department of Homeland Security and as the Director of Analysis at the NCCIC. A US veteran turned...

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We are pleased to announce that, effective in February, the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia will be moving to a new location within the city center. This is a significant change for our office and a step forward in our ongoing efforts to better serve our community. We would like to thank everyone who has endured the challenges of our cur...

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Marone! That’s what some in Philadelphia’s Italian community were exclaiming upon learning Tuesday that the Italian Consulate is closed “until further notice” after experiencing electrical problems during construction at the building housing its Center City headquarters. The timing couldn’t have been much worse, said Consulate General Christiana Me...

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A moment of great pride for our community: Dr. Salvatore Vitale was awarded the title of "Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy", a prestigious recognition that celebrates his constant commitment to promoting italian culture and Italian values, including innovative and enterprising endeavors. Dr. Vitale has been active for many years in Maryland...

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Consul General of Italy in Philadelphia, Cristiana Mele, attended the handover ceremony of Leonardo's 100th TH-73A Thrasher aircraft to the US Navy. The helicopter, which can accommodate two pilots and up to three additional passengers, is used for pilot training for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.  The aircraft is characterised by its man...

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May 2024 From the city of brotherly love to the love for the Italian brothers and sisters

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Saturday, September 28th, 2024. 10-12 pm (doors open at 10:15). Light refreshment from GCA. The Athenaeum of Philadelphia - 219 S 6th St. Philadelphia, PA. FREE ENTRANCE but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED! PI-Philly, in collaboration with the Italian Consulate of Philadelphia, presents a lecture by artist Melissa McGill titled "Water Stories from the Ven...

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Wednesday marked a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives in the Monongah Mine Disaster, an event that’s widely considered to be the worst mine disaster in U.S. history. On Dec. 6, 1907, Monongah mines number six, and number eight suffered a large explosion that killed 361 miners. Although the explosion’s exact cause was never discovered...

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We honor Italian Labor Sacrifice Day Worldwide to remember the sacrifices of Italian workers abroad, who left their homecountry to embark on perilous travels, and faced rough living and working conditions to build a future for their loved ones. August 8th commemorates the Marcinelle Disaster of 1956 in Belgium, where 262 miners, including 136 Itali...

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Ten years ago a museum of exceptional passion for our country dedicated to Italian emigration was born in Philadelphia. It was Filitalia International that created it, a wonderful organization founded by a remarkable man, Pasquale Nestico. Today his son Saverio heads Filitalia, and he is one of those leaders who guarantee the Italian American commu...

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