IAP 142: Northern exposure. Exploring Northern Italian contributions in the United States, Part 1
We tend to focus a lot on our Southern Italian roots here at the Italian American Podcast, but today we’re asking… “What’s up North?” This week’s episode is the first in a two-part series featuring special guest and Northern Italy expert Robert Allegrini, the honorary consul of San Marino in Chicago, where we will dig into a history of the contrib...
The Russo Bros. Introduce Instagram Live Series 'Pizza Film School'
The Russo Brothers are going live. On Friday, the official Instagram account for Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo introduced Russo Bros. Pizza Film School, an upcoming Instagram Live series featuring movie recommendations and discussions with the filmmaking pair. "Like a lot of you, our families have been watching movies together d...
Mount Carmel and Loreto Italian Festival in Worcester canceled
Dear Friends, it is with great sadness that we announce that we are cancelling the 2020 Mount Carmel and Loreto Italian Festival. We come to this decision after much consideration. The Mount Carmel and Loreto family wish everyone good health during this unprecedented time. We continue to pray with all of you for those around the world affected by t...
Who Pulled the Plug on the Fiat 500 in the U.S?
There's something about Fiat. The Italian brand sells tiny, distinctive cars that resonate with its fans. The cars are puppy-cute, especially in the U.S. where the roads are filled with much larger vehicles. Owners love their two-door Fiat 500s, which came in many flavors including convertibles, pure electric, and the performance Abarth, and some...
Italian Embassy in Washington - Meeting with the main Italian companies in the US market. Challenges and opportunities.
The Italian Embassy in Washington organized a virtual meeting with the top management of 27 major Italian companies in the USA for investments and revenue. The Ambassador of Italy, Armando Varricchio, chaired the meeting organized by the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy with the participation of the Head of the Italian Trade Agency off...
Agenzia ICE, piano di promozione made in Italy sul web
L`Agenzia ICE per la promozione all`estero e l`internazionalizzazione delle imprese italiane ha lanciato un nuovo piano di promozione che prevede accordi strutturali con grandi player, incluso Amazon. L’obiettivo è accompagnare un maggior numero di PMI verso l`export, supportandole anche nell`avvio di un`attività strutturata di e-commerce. Una stra...
Italian museums adopt online options amid coronavirus crisis
Most of Italy's nearly 4,000 museums are set to reopen this month, several weeks after they closed at the start of the national coronavirus lockdown on March 10. But for most tourists, seeing some of the world's greatest cultural treasures - even months after museums reopen - will require a virtual tour. Last week, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe C...
From Raphael to Borromini: A Culinary Tour of Renaissance Rome
Besides having already experienced its own period of greatness in ancient times, Rome was also a destination for architects and artists who changed history forever during the Renaissance era. And it is precisely in the works of these famous artists and architects that you can find precious cues to reconstruct the eating habits of the time. For this...
Mt Etna: The most active volcano on Earth
In Sicily’s port city of Catania, an alarm went off inside the scientific research centre, the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). A large wall covered with dozens of screens showed a tapestry of charts, figures, maps and live video streams, but it was one particular screen which drew the scientists’ attention. “An earthquake,...
Italian festival hosted in Boston’s North End canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
New England’s largest Italian festival, hosted in Boston’s North End, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. After consulting with the city, representatives of St. Anthony’s Society made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy Feast. “For over 100 years, Saint Anthony’s Feast has celebrated faith, family,...
Two months that shook Lombardy
The first case of the coronavirus infection in Italy was identified on February 20 at the hospital of Codogno, in the province of Lodi. Within two weeks, the whole country was subjected to some of the toughest quarantine measures taken outside of China. Today, after two challenging months of sacrifice and loss, and with the most critical stage of t...
Paisano's Pizza Offers Free Meals Every Day for First Responders in Uniform Throughout Washington Metro Area
Starting today, first responders throughout the Washington D.C. Metro area can stop by any of the 40 local Paisano's Pizza restaurants during their shift for a free meal as a thank you for their tireless work protecting communities during this time. Paisano's, known throughout the region for pizza, subs, pasta, salads, wings and more, will offer an...