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The Columbus, Ohio City Council this week indefinitely tabled an ordinance to spend $253,000 on the possible reinstallation of the Christopher Columbus statue that stood outside of City Hall until the summer of 2020. If adopted, the policy would permit the municipal Department of Development to agree to a contract with Designing Local Ltd., a plann...

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Over the past decade, Over-the-Rhine's Vine Street has become a treasure trove of tasty dining destinations. From sophisticated diner food to Japanese cuisine, pizzerias and Mexican food to sharable tapas spots and fancy hot dogs — the list goes on. If you were having trouble choosing before, your decision will soon get a little bit more complicate...

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Nominations for Honorees to be recognized during Cleveland Italian American Heritage Month in October 2022 are being requested by the Cleveland Italian American Heritage Committee. The categories for nomination include: Arts & Culture, Business, City or County Employee, Individual, Public Servant, or Youth.  Anyone is welcome to nominate an Italian...

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David and Rae Marietta will preside as Re and Regina over the 56th Little Italy Festival, held annually over Labor Day Weekend. The Mariettas will officially be crowned as the new 2022 Re and Regina at the Media Dinner on Saturday evening, Aug. 20, at the Wine Garden, when they will receive the crown and scepter from the 2021 Re and Regina, Matt an...

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Souvenirs, an omnipresent facet of modern tourism, trace their roots to the ancient Mediterranean. In the Roman Empire, the common languages of Greek (koine) and Latin, standardised coinage and centralised bureaucracy increased the ease of travel, all of which helped a culture of souvenirs flourish. Indeed, a broad range of souvenirs commemorating...

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For the first time since 2019, the Mount Carmel Italian Festival has returned to Youngstown. The festival was canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic. Chairman of the festival Scott Schulick said this is one of the biggest fundraisers for the church. They did lose some of their older volunteers because of fear of COVID but this year, th...

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Gucci has opened its first location in Columbus in three decades. The Italian luxury fashion house opened a new location at Easton Town Center this week, making it the only Gucci location in Ohio. The store marks Gucci's return to Columbus. The fashion house was part of the original lineup of Columbus City Center mall when it opened in 1989, but la...

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Joe and Anthony Russo, a pair of Italian American brothers and filmmakers from Cleveland, Ohio, continue their meteoric ascent fueled by groundbreaking storytelling, big-budget spending and good old Hollywood stardust. The Russo Brothers, who are lifelong members of Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA), are down-to-earth directors who lean...

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Anne and Kathy Ray sang along with a marching band during the Our Lady of Peace Festival in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Sunday. The family has a long history with the festival and shared memories of years gone by. After the 10 a.m. mass, more than 100 people participated in a procession from the church, north on Columbus Avenue to East 16t...

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Mark your calendars now: The popular concert “Opera in the Italian Garden” is back in its regular format and will be presented on the lawn of the Renaissance Italian Cultural Garden from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 24. This family-friendly concert of famous music from well-known operas and Broadway musicals is a perfect summer evening, featuring two of Cle...

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