If all the world’s a stage, South Philadelphia’s Italian community has provided it with an estimable list of players. Vocalists like Buddy Greco and Al Martino. Rock ‘n roll pioneers […]
Rosemary Cappello feels that she has “lived a life that was very literary,” starting with a childhood where “learning was greatly appreciated and encouraged” and including a dynamic commitment to […]
Care for those with disabilities is Luigi Guanella’s legacy of love Rooted in a mission of transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, the communities of Don […]
PHILADELPHIA – Few eateries in this town say “neighborhood landmark” more emphatically than the curiously named Bomb Bomb. A pair of cartoon-style bombs fashioned in red neon illuminate the front […]
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce the newest members to serve on the NIAF Board of Directors. The NIAF Board of Directors’ purpose is to bring […]
Antonio Meucci was born near Florence in 1808. He studied mechanical engineering in school. In 1834 he easily gained employment as the lead mechanic at the Teatro delle Pergola whereby […]
As I approach my “diamond jubilee” a proud, thankful and happy American, I find myself dealing with many memories that pop up out of the blue. It may be something […]
Wine is an integral part of a Catholic mass, a physical representation of the blood of Christ present at the Last Supper. It’s not clear if that connection is the […]
NAPLES, Italy – Recently the Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL) 753) conducted operations in the Mediterranean Sea with the Italian Coast Guard and Italian Navy. The operations were […]
ROMA – La Corte costituzionale ha dichiarato l’illegittimità dell’automatica attribuzione del cognome paterno ai figli. Più precisamente, la Corte si è pronunciata sulla norma che non consente ai genitori, di […]