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Founded 37 years ago by Dr. Pasquale Nestico, Filitalia International has grown rapidly to become one of the largest and most influential Italian American organizations, boasting 28 chapters across the United States, Italy, Venezuela and Cuba. This impressive growth and success were celebrated this past weekend at its gala in Philadelphia.  COPOMIA...

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The Delaware County Justinian Society and Societa daVinci are hosting a banquet celebrating Italian culture on Nov. 25 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Ballroom at the Phoenix in Upper Chichester, Pa. During dinner, there will be a cultural presentation on Italian-American heritage in Delaware County and the Italian Cultural Center in Essington, Pa. Son...

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In the heart of Philadelphia's historic Italian Market, Claudio Specialty Foods embodies timeless Italian traditions and exceptional cheese craftsmanship. Since Claudio Auriemma and his wife Salvatrice founded the shop in the 1950s, this family-owned gem has become a cornerstone of the community, offering customers an authentic taste of Italy with...

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On Veterans Day, November 11, Franklin County Visitors Bureau (15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA) will host two special showings of “Fedeltà. Soldier. Prisoner," the Stephen Mancini Productions documentary of repatriated Italian POWs housed at Letterkenny Depot during World War II. “Fedeltà. Soldier. Prisoner" will be shown following the Chamb...

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Celebrating its 48th year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show highlights exceptional, one-of-a-kind creations by artists from across the United States. The 2024 event will feature 24 guest artists from Italy, all part of the artist collective Italiano Plurale. From jewelry to ceramics to sculptures, experience Italian art in Phi...

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Eataly, a global Italian marketplace, will open its new location at the King of Prussia Mall early in the new year. An exact opening date has not yet been announced. The sprawling, multi-level store will cover some 23,000 square feet of space at the mall. Eataly locations feature an on-site restaurant called La Pizza & La Pasta and numerous grocery...

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N.I.C.E. USA 2024 - 34th EDITION. New York: November 8-9-12. Philadelphia: December 6-7-8. N.I.C.E. (New Italian Cinema Events) is a cultural organization founded by Viviana Del Bianco in Florence, with the aim of promoting contemporary independent Italian cinema worldwide through screenings and cultural events in Europe, Asia and the US.  "I like...

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Art Rooney’s name should ring a bell. He was the man who brought sandlot football to Pittsburgh’s Northside and eventually transformed a semi-professional team into the Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty. Beginning with the Hope Harvey football team in the 1920s, Rooney was a player-coach, serving as quarterback while his brothers Dan and Jim played along...

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The 24th edition of New Italian Cinema Events presents three days of free screenings of new and original Italian feature films from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8 at the Penn Museum, 3260 South St. From the festival’s inception, organizers have chosen cutting-edge, thought-provoking cinema that presents fresh perspectives on the issues of the day. This year’s of...

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Old is new again at a staple Italian restaurant in Sharpsburg. Ranucci’s Trattoria is the newest restaurant in the borough, but customers who frequent the former CC’s Cafe Italian Cuisine can expect to enjoy the same neighborhood hospitality they’ve enjoyed since CC’s opened in 1995. Owner/chef Robert Volpe of the South Hills is fulfilling his life...

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