The this-should-be-made-into-a-movie life of Joey Eye began in 1969 in Palermo, Sicily, when his 14-year-old mother and 35-year-old father gave him up for adoption. He was sent to Philadelphia. He […]
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 longing because I’m no longer […]
WILMINGTON, Del. – “Cooking with the Calamari Sisters” makes its Delaware debut during a limited engagement at The Delaware Theatre Company from May 29 to June 22. Two over-the-top, larger-than-life […]
Did you know that an Italian inspired the design of the White House, Monticello and the Philadelphia Museum of Art? Andrea Palladio was born in Veneto in Padua in 1508. […]
Every time we finished dinner at a nouveau Italian restaurant back in the 1980s, my dad, God rest him, would wave his hand dismissively and say with an air of […]
Three generations of DiFabio women (clockwise from left) Andrea, Samantha, Lori, and Gloria), celebrate their Italian-American heritage at the inaugural Folsom Italian Festival presented by Associazione Regionale Abruzzese of Delco […]
It’s a funny thing about getting older. You may feel the same way about some things, like when you were young, but it doesn’t take long for Father Time to […]
At my home, eggs are a staple. We eat eggs nearly every day. It could be for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or when we are in the mood for something in […]
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 […]
Chances are, you know this month’s chef – Michael Stollenwerk, whose former Queen Village restaurant, Little Fish in 2009 earned two bells from Craig La Ban before being named Bon […]
La maggior parte delle lingue sono lingue di un solo paese, o a volte di un paio di paesi contigui, come nel caso della lingua italiana che è anche una […]
HAMMONTON, N.J. – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, coming July 15-20, presents a Spring Music Celebration on May 17 featuring Dick Fox’s Golden Boys, who perform a tribute to […]
It has been a long chilly winter, and Darla and I are so excited to hear and smell the signs of spring. We don’t like being cooped up in the […]
“You don’t know how to speak Italian?” For non-Italian citizens who have requested residency permits, or for Italian citizens who have repatriated from another country and who do not speak […]
After centuries of foreign rule, Malta was now under British rule as a Crown Colony. Maltese citizens continued to feel disenfranchised as their dream of a Maltese-elected assembly had not […]
Paying a visit to the dentist for many of us is not fun nor a joyride. However, findings from some recent studies are now making a dental checkup a more […]
After several lessons focused on holiday or Italian history vocabulary, we move back to a more traditional lesson which explains the meaning and usage of the verb andare. This Italian […]
Planning a visit to Italy for the first time can be a daunting task if you are doing it on your own. If you are not traveling with a tour […]
Building and honoring family are important elements in the careers of chef Marco DeCotiis and his wife, Donnamarie, owners of Noir Restaurant & Bar in South Philadelphia since 2012 and […]
Yearly traditions come in all shapes and forms, but for my family, there’s one we look forward to the most. The day on the calendar we all get amped for […]
Members of UNICO Delaware District 1 in Rehoboth Beach recently collected bread to be blessed at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church before it was distributed to parishioners, friends and a local […]
My daughter, Rosanne, and I share a few more things than just our last names. We share a birthdate, an appreciation of fun, good friends and a love of baseball. […]