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Last year, Sopranos star Vincent Pastore received the keys to the City of Cranston from Mayor Kenneth Hopkins, himself. He was in town supporting a fundraiser for The Hearts of Knightsville, a thoughtful documentary that explores the ties between the sister cities of Itri, Italy and Cranston, Rhode Island. Pastore was spotted back in town last week...

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It’s been 50 years since the Vietnam War, and Sergeant Major Daniel Evangelista will never forget what it was like.The East Providence native served in the U.S. Army’s 7th Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry, which deployed to Vietnam in October 1967. Evangelista told 12 News he and his two brothers followed in their father’s footsteps.“My dad was an Italia...

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Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo (D) said she would consider running for president in 2028. She made the comment during remarks at an event focused on tariffs, trade and tech hosted by the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.   “I’ve dedicated 15 years to public service. And if I think there’s a big way for me to serve again...

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Retired Rhode Island Chief Judge Frank Caprio, who gained fame as a mild-mannered dispenser of justice on the internet, will be the commencement speaker at Providence College this year, the school announced Wednesday.   Caprio, 88, served for 38 years in the Providence Municipal Court where his public profile rose from starring in the Emmy-nominate...

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If you’ve ever walked into a place and immediately felt like you were part of the family, you’ll know exactly what it’s like to step into Dolce & Salato in Providence. More than just a cafe, bakery, or Italian eatery, it is a full experience that brings people together through food, culture, and storytelling. At the heart of it all is chef Armando...

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Andrea Bocelli è il primo premiato per il gala NIAF del 50° anniversario a Washington DC il prossimo Ottobre Pueblo, in Colorado, sarà la sede del primo Museo Leonardo da Vinci del Nord America Il più importante gruppo italoAmericano di Chicago afferma che le statue di Colombo devono essere reinstallate perchè sono espressioni artistiche L'ex Gover...

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Their fathers and grandfathers would have been proud. Antonio. Cosmo. Vincenzo. And so many more hard-working Italians who tirelessly petitioned the Diocese of Providence to grant them permission to build a church where they could celebrate their faith in their language and with their customs – and also create a monument to their devotion to their...

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After a heavy, comforting meal of corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day, maybe a lighter sweet treat that isn't green is in order. Imagine instead, a fluffy pastry filled with cream with more cream on top and a cherry to add that extra pop. Thankfully, St. Joseph's Day and traditional zeppola are ready to fill those cravings. But why wait? B...

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In the mid-1980s, as I prepared to open my first restaurant in East Greenwich, a seasoned Jewish rabbi shared advice that has guided me ever since: "People should know in less than 15 seconds what the nature and objective of your business is." This wisdom transcends industries, encapsulating the importance of clarity and purpose. This principle res...

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It was our Honor for Judge Frank Caprio to join us for an extraordinary conversation on his Italian American heritage and illustrious career. We start our journey on Mulberry Street, delving into the heartfelt tales of his family’s immigration from Italy to the U.S. Judge Caprio offers poignant memories of growing up in Providence’s Federal Hill ne...

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