Allo Zoo!
This month, I want to tell you about il Giardino Zoologico di Roma, also known as il Bioparco di Roma or semplicemente (simply) lo Zoo! The zoo is located on the grounds… Read More
Surnames and Their Origins
We continue our monthly column with more surnames that begin with the letter A. APOLLONI: This surname derives from the first name Apollonio. It appears in vital records in 17 regions. Excluded… Read More
A Day for Mothers
Mother’s Day is a celebration that has spread throughout the world. It is the day dedicated to honoring the beloved mother figure, motherhood, and the social influence of mothers. Though Mother’s Day… Read More
South 9th Street Italian Market Celebrates 100 Years
The South 9th Street Italian Market is the oldest continuously operated outdoor market in the United States, with goods like fruit and produce being sold on Ninth Street as early as the… Read More
Living in the Shadow of My Ancestors: That’s Amore
I awake to the startling sounds of Graniti’s roosters crowing loudly from varying locations in the Sicilian village of my ancestral family. The produce vendor’s voice shrieks at a high volume through the… Read More
Italian-American Beginnings in Delaware County
The initial group of Italians came to this country between 1890 and 1910. Many Italians emigrating from their homeland came to Delaware County by way of Philadelphia and Wilmington. A large number… Read More
People on the Move
Vincent P. Meconi The Delaware River and Bay Authority has hired Vincent P. Meconi as the agency’s new chief operations officer. Meconi will be responsible for directing and coordinating operational activities at… Read More
The Art of Pizzelle Making
I recently accompanied my mom down to Filitalia International’s Italian American Heritage Museum (1834 E. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia), where she was one of three demonstrators of pizzelle making, teaching how to make this… Read More
An Enterprising Educator
Dr. Jack Varsalona visits more than 300 classrooms each year. The Wilmington University president says that talking directly to students helps him make sure the school is meeting their needs. “I learn… Read More
A Roundup of Festivals in the Delaware Valley
Delaware June 7-14: St. Anthony’s Italian American Festival St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Wilmington (302) 421-3700 www.stanthonysfestival.com Oct. 11: Vendemmia da Vinci Wilmington, 2-6 p.m. Larry Giacchino, (302) 356-1813, larryg@carmanautogroup.com www.societadavinci.com New Jersey June… Read More