This is the story of the executive director of the America-Italy Society of Philadelphia, whose name depends on the culture and law of where she is. “In Italy, I am […]
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 and nephews. Last month, we […]
Back in the ‘50s, the good mothers of our Southwest Philly neighborhood had the opportunity for a well-deserved break on Saturday afternoons, when two of our local movie theaters offered […]
Christian name: Robert Francis Prevost Age: 69 Birthplace: Chicago Siblings: Two brothers, Louis Martin and John Joseph Education: St. Augustine Seminary in West Michigan; Villanova University, Philadelphia, studying mathematics […]
When I think of an Aperol Spritz, I think refreshing, summery, and unmistakably modern. So, I was surprised to discover that Aperol, an Italian bitter aperitif, was actually created back […]
It is grilling season once again and time to gear up for our outdoor cooking. I handled the basics during May including filling my gas tank and making sure that […]
Alice Pizza Authentic Roman-style pizza al taglio and Italian happy hour. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Mon.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Entrees include pizza by the slice/margherita pizza, Patate Picante, Cacio e […]
Did you know the fork was not invented by an Italian but was popularized by Italians eating spaghetti? In the words of Yogi Berra, “When you come to a fork […]
ROMA – Lo hanno atteso sul sagrato di Santa Maria Maggiore con in mano le rose bianche e gli occhi lucidi di chi ha perso un amico. L’ultimo atto terreno […]
The Amerigo Vespucci, named after the famous explorer, is one of the oldest sailing ships in service of the Italian Navy. Recently, it made a stop in the port of […]
There’s nothing like a festival to bring everyone outside to have fun! When that festival turns out to be an Italian festival, you’re in for a cultural experience like no […]
UNICO Delaware members and friends gathered on May 3 to celebrate the 2025 Kentucky Derby and to raise funds for Cancer Research. The Rehoboth Area Chapter also commemorated the anniversary […]
From left: David Briel, deputy secretary in the Office of International Business Development, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development; Consul General Cristiana Mele; Director General Luigi Vignali; and Jazelle […]
From left: Sal D’Angelo, proprietor of D’Angelo’s Restaurant; tour leader Stefano Maffei; U.S. Prosecutor Tom Zalesky; Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Hon. Roxanne Covington (State judge); tour associate Claudia […]
In May Darla and I were so excited when mamma and papà told us we were actually going on a vacation. Mamma said we were going camping for the weekend […]
When the British Parliament passed the Malta Independence Act in 1964, approximately 54 percent of voters also approved a new constitution. Malta was admitted to the United Nations on Dec. […]
This month we begin a six-part series to explain how and when Italian became the language of Italy. We begin by dispelling a myth: ancient Romans did not speak Latin, […]
The National Italian American Foundation in April announced the appointment of Robert Allegrini as its new president and chief executive officer. Allegrini has served as NIAF’s president since 2021, and […]
The national chapter of Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America issued a statement supporting President Trump’s pledge on his social media channel to bring Columbus Day “back from […]
Venice, also known as La Serenissima (Most Serene), has fascinated people from all over the world for centuries. Putting aside its storied history, famous masquerade balls during Carnevale and its […]