A 9-year-old boy, Calogero, sits on his Bronx stoop, when – POP! – he witnesses a mob boss, Sonny, murder someone. Calogero’s decision not to rat sets into motion a […]
It takes a skilled writer to craft an interesting and entertaining tale about carpet installation, but David Amadio has done that and a lot more in his delightful debut novel, […]
Frank Sinatra is a big deal for Vincent Romano. “Thanks for the great music,” he wrote on his Facebook page, Vincent Romano Sings the Songs of Sinatra. “You changed my […]
For lovers of great chamber music, the Serafin Summer Music Festival is fast becoming an event not to be missed. This year’s fourth annual festival will take place from June […]
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 […]
Members of the UNICO Rehoboth Area Chapter gathered on Feb. 16 at St. Edmond Parish Hall to enjoy a traditional Carnevale meal of jambalaya, corn bread and beignets catered by […]
With spring upon us, we begin thinking of summer and for most of us that means vacationing at the South Jersey shore. In Landisville, N.J., about 30 miles from the […]
Wine Enthusiasts magazine recognized Abruzzo as the 2022 Wine Region of the Year. Today a new generation of winemakers has emerged. Their vision, different from that of their ancestors, is […]
NEW YORK, New York – In an age when international relations are often tenuous, AFS-USA, a leader in international high school student exchange for 75 years, is inviting families and […]
Over the years of writing this column, I have delved into my obsessive quest to produce the perfect Italian-style meatball. I have pursued this quest throughout my career in kitchens […]
Did you know that the only NYPD detective killed outside of the United States was an Italian American? Between the 1880s and 1920s, many Italians emigrated from the Mezzogiorno, the […]
ROME — Tourists in Rome checking out the Pantheon, one of Italy’s most-visited cultural sites, will soon be charged a 5-euro ($5.28) entrance fee under an agreement signed in mid-March […]
BOOTHWYN, Pa. – L’ Associazione Regionale Abruzzese – Delco è un circolo ricreativo nello stato di Pennsylvania negli Stati Uniti. È un gruppo dedicato alla cultura e alla lingua italiana, […]
While growing up in my Southwest Philly neighborhood, back in the 1950s, I witnessed many events that would serve as wonderful memories as the years rolled by. Rowhome living provided […]
The weather is warming up and it’s time to go outside and explore. Many towns and cities have community parks, and each state has its own parks which offer a […]
In this issue, we look at Italian surnames that begin with the letter S. SANTANGELO – This surname derives from the name of a place dedicated to the Archangel Michael, […]
To be or not to be. Many people ask why the Italian language has two verbs, essere and stare, to express this. Well, there is no why, it just happened […]
Cookbook author and television presenter Mary Ann Esposito will host a four-course Italian dinner on April 26 at the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, 4207 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Esposito […]
The Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia in May will observe a nine-day celebration dedicated to the theme of “sustainability.” In keeping with the theme, the celebration includes an exhibit […]
Pasqua (Easter) is perhaps the most celebrated holiday in Italy, with La Settimana Santa (Holy Week) rites commencing on Palm Sunday and ending on Easter Sunday. Sicily and Sardinia are […]
We have often been told that America is a country of immigrants, and this immigration lawyer would agree. Although it is commonly taught that we began as children of the […]
Joey Baldino feels blessed to be running the Palizzi Social Club, which since 1918 has been preserving, sharing and promoting Italian culture in South Philadelphia. The founders – all tracing […]