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One of the top selling comedians today brings his act to the Covelli Centre (Youngstown, OH) next week. Maniscalco’s current tour will be filmed for an upcoming special that will debut on Hulu as part of its new “Hularious” series of monthly standup performances. In a statement last month announcing the deal, Maniscalco said, “How many times do you...

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A name that’s become synonymous with fine dining in the Valley now embellishes Youngstown’s newest restaurant. Mark and Melissa Canzonetta have announced the grand opening of Casa Di Canzonetta, downtown at 44 East Federal Street. The couple says after four months of work, the new culinary destination will embody the rich flavors and traditions of...

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A Youngstown restaurant and wine bar nestled in Smoky Hollow continues to honor its heritage and bring Italian culture to the community. YOSTERIA, owned by Alex Zordich and Frank Tuscano, is a traditional osteria that serves regional Italian food and wine with shared plates, authentic Italian cocktails, beers, desserts and Amari. Zordich originally...

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It was a night of celebration and recognition at Youngstown’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica. Dozens of volunteers and sponsors came together to be honored by the church for another successful Italian Festival. WKBN was among those recognized for our many years of sponsorship and support for the festival. At the end of the night, all of the mone...

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After a brief-but-stellar career in prizefighting, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini has found satisfaction and success as a movie producer, winemaker, philanthropist and family man as well as Youngstown, Ohio’s, biggest booster. The world knows Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini as the formidable boxer with the charming personality who became a World Boxing Associatio...

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Can't get enough of the Italian festivals in the Mahoning Valley? Well, another one is just about to begin on Thursday. The 32nd Annual Brier Hill Italian Festival kicks off Thursday, August 15 at 4:00 p.m. and will last until the end of Sunday at the corner of Calvin and and Victoria Street in Youngstown, OH.  Festival hours are 4:00 p.m. to midni...

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The 24th annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival began Thursday in Youngstown, OH. This year, organizers have added some new things. There are new foods to try and vendors to check out, like Yosteria, a popular eatery. “People can expect traditional Italian food from cavatelli to pizza, to braciole sandwiches. We’ll have Italian cocktails...

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The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest has been canceled this year. “After much debate and discussion, the Italian American Foundation of Youngstown feels that we could not provide the successful and quality product … the Mahoning Valley has come to expect and so richly deserves,” John Rossetti, president of the festival, wrote in a Facebook post. “Pl...

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Preparations are well underway for a historic festival in downtown Youngstown, OH. The 23rd annual Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival kicks off Thursday and will feature many vendors, great Italian food and entertainment every day. You’ll enjoy all of the things at the festival you’re used to, but this year, they’ve added some new things...

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Comedian Anthony Rodia will come to Stambaugh Auditorium on Sept. 15. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show range from $69 to $49 (plus applicable fees) and will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, at the box office and at stambaughauditorium.com. A limited number of VIP packages are also available. A first-generation Italian American raised in Westch...

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