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Bordered by Broad and Sixth streets, Tasker and Washington, the neighborhood of Passyunk Square is, by turns, old fashioned and trendy. Once upon a time, East Passyunk Avenue, which bisects the neighborhood diagonally, felt a lot like a small-town main street. It was a place where mom and pop businesses — selling everything from headstones to schoo...

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I live a block from the Italian Market, see, and its ecology is more complex than anything I could ever aspire to describe, but better something than nothing, so let me give you a little tour of the Eyetalian Market.There are lots of restaurants on 9th Street, so naturally, there are tons of Mexicans, and since they don't go for the dark Irish bar...

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Joey Baldino's day job is chef-owner of Zeppoli in Collingswood, which sits high on most best-Italian-restaurant lists in the region. But for the last two years, he's been working under the radar on a passion project near his boyhood home in South Philadelphia. Joey's family ran the Filippo Palizzi Social Club since the early 1950s, and when his un...

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La vita bella or the beautiful life. That’s what members of the Il Circolo Italiano of the Main Line helps members live. Il Circolo Italiano, or the Italian Circle, is a club that promotes the Italian language with lessons, an opportunity to practice speaking it, along with cultural programs, fellowship and, of course, food. Theresa Scaramuzza, the...

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When: Sunday, Feb. 19 | 5 p.m. - Where: Heinz History Center’s Detre Library & Archives Costs: $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students, military, Mondo Italiano and History Center members  Inspired by the 100th anniversary of World War I, an army of musicians will transform the letters of soldiers from the war from pain into art. This original progra...

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Everything from ballfields for kids to helping homeless people. From children and adults with developmental disabilities to high school students looking to enhance their education. From those seeking to recover from drug addiction to military veterans and their families who just need a helping hand. Pretty much you name it and the Sons of Italy Lod...

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The Italian American Association February “Mardi Gras” will be held Friday, Feb. 17 at the Dupont VFW, 403 Main St. Arrival time is 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $24 with a cash bar. Homemade Italian desserts will be served and there will be music by Danny Argo & Friends until 10 p.m. For reservations or membership information, cal...

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The local legend of the “East Coast Sub” was established in 1986 when Nancy and Wayne Meconi moved to Washington from Pennsylvania. Food can provide a connection and introduction to many opportunities in life. The Meconis were fully prepared to establish this connection in Thurston County. As their locations grew, their story grew as well. In 1986...

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February 25, 2017 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Sheraton Society Hill - 1 Dock St. Philadelphia, PA. Cost: $200. Contact: IABCN 215-625-3535 [email protected] The winter months can sometimes feel dreary, that’s why IABCN (Italy-America Business Council & Network) is bringing you something to melt away the winter blues! We invite you to join us this February 2...

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There’s a decent chance you’ve eaten Severino pasta -- even if you’ve never visited the shop, which glows like a neon beacon on Haddon Avenue in Westmont. A lot of semolina flour and water are at work here. Severino, whose manufacturing plant in the back runs two shifts a day and whose counter also sells prepared foods, cheeses, and other Italian s...

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