By Murray SchulmanPumpkins, apples, wine, crisp clean air with whisps of wood smoke and spice. No wonder this is my favorite time of the year. What could be better than […]
By Robert Damien Santagata I decide to embark on a subterranean tour of Rome – something that I have wanted to do for quite some time – but will first […]
By Rick DiLiberto I planted the cherry tree in our side yard 35 years ago, when our first of three daughters was born. Had I known how lushly and quickly […]
The Rehoboth Area chapter of UNICO will hold its annual Bocce Tournament on Sept. 11 at Mulligan’s Pointe in Georgetown, Delaware. Teams or two, three or four players may compete. […]
By Murray SchulmanThis story demands that I supply some background. Let’s say that we need to start at the beginning. It started when two events recently took place simultaneously. First, […]
A statue of Napoleon Bonaparte on the island of Corsica in the city of Ajaccio, France. By Robert Damien Santagata I had always wanted to visit the island of Corsica, […]
Italian-American Herald Scuola Marco Polo, an Italian language school for children in the Main Line area of Philadelphia, is accepting enrollment for the next school year, which begins in October. […]
By Murray SchulmanIt was Friday evening. I’d had stops at DGC Catering, Phat Belly Deli & Baked Goods and the Restaurant Store, and that was all before noon. That afternoon, […]
A towering achievement by Michelangelo: the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City. By Robert Damien Santagata Works of fine art are, and […]
By Murray Schulman It’s summertime! Restrictions have eased up, most of us have been vaccinated and we are feeling the urge to get out there and enjoy life. At this […]
By Murray Schulman In recent months I have been seeing and hearing about different and uniquely shaped pastas. There are two that caught my eye. One is new to many […]
Italian-American Herald New Castle County Register of Wills Ciro Poppiti and New Castle County funeral directors hosted a videoconference May 13 to announce a new program by the Federal Emergency […]
By Robert Damien Santagata I could easily stay in Rome if not for the crowds. There are aromas waftingout of different shops: bakeries, pizzerias, bars, cafés, trattorias, etc., and I […]
Nick DeBenedictis By Pete Kennedy When Three Mile Island had a partial meltdown in March of 1979, Nicholas DeBenedictis got a call from Pennsylvania Gov. Dick Thornburgh’s office. They needed […]
Amato Berardi, founder of insurance firm Berardi & Associates. By Pete KennedyDuring the five years that he served as a member of Italian Parliament, Amato Berardi had a 96 percent […]
By Murray SchulmanLately, my curious nature that many of you have come to enjoy is once again peaked. I am preparing dishes that seem to be Italian in style. But […]
By Robert Damien SantagataThe great Eternal City welcomes me into its big, cushiony bosom. It is a very hospitable city. I love and adore and admire Rome and its fortunate […]
From left: UNICO Rehoboth Area Board member Karen Coombe, shelter director nurse Toni Short, UNICO Delaware Outreach chairperson Joan Boraski. Italian-American HeraldThe Ralph Torraco Food Bank and Shelters Fund , […]
A child at the Lighthouse for Broken Wings shelter receives Easter gifts. As one of its national goals “service above self,” UNICO members remain faithful to helping those in need, […]
By Richard A. DiLiberto Jr.We all have defining moments from our early years. When I was about 10 years old, I remember my father coming home each day, exhausted from […]
Leigh Altadonna By Pete KennedyLeigh Altadonna has been fascinated by birds since he was a kid. “Think about how fantastic these small creatures are, traveling many thousands of miles each […]
By Maria Teresa Morrison As I entered our church early one recent morning, I saw a portrait near the main altar of St. Joseph holding the Baby Jesus. I was […]
By Murray Schulman Spring has sprung and we are adjusting to warmer weather through what and how we are preparing meals. With that said, I thought that it would be […]
Chicken, potatoes and green beans prepared in an air fryer – simple fare and not too shabby!
Sample a variety of apples at local orchards for a true farm-to-table experience.