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Actor Chazz Palminteri, in town Thursday to promote A Bronx Tale, his one-man show coming to the Prince Music Theater Sept. 19-21, told friends that he wanted to visit an Italian neighborhood in Philly.   So after a morning of interviews and a visit to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to be part of WOGL's Radiothon, restaurateur Barry Gut...

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The AP Annual Conference is the largest professional development gathering of the Advanced Placement Program® and Pre-AP® communities, AP Coordinators, school counselors and administrators from across the United States and throughout the world.   This year's conference promises to engage, inspire, and promote innovation in our schools. &nbs...

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Pittsburgh's Vince Isoldi may or may not be a gangster. A&E is hoping you'll tune in Nov. 10 and form your own opinion.   Mr. Isoldi, who was born in Naples, Italy, but grew up here, is the star of "Godfather of Pittsburgh," an eight-part series that follows the local "businessman with a dark past," as described in press materials. Just-...

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Philadelphia celebra il gemellaggio con Firenze e annuncia l'apertura della Barnes Foundation in occasione di Art&Tourism. Buoni i rapporti intrattenuti sia con gli addetti ai lavori, operatori turistici ed agenti di viaggio che con un pubblico interessato e curioso. Veicolate numerose offerte di viaggio a Philadelphia mirate al nuovo distretto...

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Corona D'Italia Lodge 807 had its annual mother-daughter scholarship dinner on May 7 in the Wolverine Restaurant. Attendees were registered at the entrance by Treasurer Louise Vitullo, assisted by her daughter member Maura Greco. Trustee Pudue LaCava. arranged the seating and directed the 30 members and guests to their tables. Orator Valerie Valen...

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By Craig Smith   It wasn't unusual for Paul Lonigro to go off his family's radar as he followed the migration of birds or enjoyed a long nature walk. "I'd get calls from my sisters who hadn't heard from him, and my kids would say, 'Pap-pap is missing again,' " said his son, Francis L. Lonigro of Latrobe.   "I'd call him and he'd...

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The Academy of Vocal Arts will present its award-winning Resident Artists in the first professional Philadelphia production of Italo Montemezzi's opera L'amore dei tre re ("The Love of Three Kings") in over half a century January 23 & 26 in the Kimmel Center's Perelman Theater and February 2 at Centennial Hall in The Haverford School. This prod...

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The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford's Division of Communication and the Arts will present "Italian American Reconciliation" this weekend, a romantic comedy by the writer of "Moonstruck." Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Studio Theater in Blaisdell Hall.   Read more  ...

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Since 2010, the Italian American Heritage Festival has drawn more than 30,000 people coming from a greater than five state area to enjoy a day in celebration of Italian heritage and culture. The festival features excellent Italian food, top-rated entertainment, and activities designed to involve attendees of all ages.   The Festival's missi...

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If you've been planning an eating trip to Italy, you may want to reconsider your intentions after visiting Vita Bella Pizzeria & Restaurant, where the proprietors are thoughtfully bringing Italy to you. The family-owned and operated eatery tucked away in Oaks Shopping Center brings a much-needed dose of authentic Old World charm and warmly...

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