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Barbara Ann Zippi
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One-and-only Wildwood overflows with memories that live in my heart
From the Delaware beaches to the Jersey Shore, summer in the tri-state region means one thing: the annual pilgrimage to the Atlantic Ocean. Whether it’s...
Family, food and legacy: A tribute to the men in our lives
Celebrating Father’s Day includes the many names Italian Americans have for them: Dad, Papa, Pops, Uncle, Zio, Grandpa, Nonno, Pop-Pop and nicknames for our brothers...
A grateful heart in the month we honor mothers
As I write this, I’m filled with gratitude for all the ways mothers have touched the lives of those around us, and a sense of...
At home and abroad, visit some of Catholicism’s holy shrines this spring
Easter is one of the most significant celebrations in Christianity, marking the Resurrection of Jesus three days after his crucifixion. It symbolizes a new beginning...
There are many reasons for travelers to fall in love with Italy
With February being the love month, I would like to take this opportunity to share some of the reasons I love Italy throughout the year...
What a year it was for the Herald – and what a year it will be!
Dear readers of the Delaware Valley Italian-American Herald, As we embrace the New Year, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the...
Thanksgiving is the time to reflect on those things in life that we may take for granted
Thanksgiving is a celebration unique to the United States. When my cousin Irene Acciavatti visited America last summer with her 20-year-old daughter from Loreto Aprutino,...
Late judge’s vision of multicultural inclusion has powerful message today in Delaware County
National Italian-American Heritage month was established by the United States Congress in October 1989 to recognize Italian-Americans’ contributions to American society and highlight the impact...
An unforgettable wine adventure at Villa Calcinaia in Chianti
While visiting family in Loreto Aprutino in Abruzzo, Italy, in May, I heard about Count Sebastiano Capponi’s 500 year celebration of Villa Calcinaia, near Greve...
