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Ken Mammarella
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Following in father’s footsteps, brothers rely on Italian materials at their shoe shops
Italy is fundamental in two ways in the businesses run by Dan Pisano (Pisano Riding Boot Repair in Kimberton, Pa.) and his brother Michael Pisano...
Focusing on the Italian culture here-and-now, not there-and-then
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...
Life in the ring and the movies with Joey Eye, boxing cutman
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...
Husband and wife restaurateurs honor family in everything, including the menu
Building and honoring family are important elements in the careers of chef Marco DeCotiis and his wife, Donnamarie, owners of Noir Restaurant & Bar in...
From family farm of old to winery of today, the land has always provided
Anthony Vietri has very fond memories from second grade at St. Anthony of Padua School in Wilmington that began with the aroma of DiFonzo’s bread....
For military, movies and more, this uniform maker keeps the accent on quality
Anthony D’Alessandro is justifiably proud of a lot of things. There’s his designation as a cavaliere – a knight of merit – by the Italian...
To master mason Giovanni Sassone, the past and future are carved in stone
Master stonemason Giovanni Sassone wanted to be a doctor or a police officer, and he has a kidding personality that would work in standup comedy....
Touring the world bringing new life to old music
It’s hard to define City Rhythm. The Philadelphia-based institution, which was founded in 1979 by sax players Pete Spina and Nick Vallerio, is both an...
Truelove Seeds: A growing business that connects people with their cultural heritage
On one green-thumbed hand, Truelove Seeds is about thoughtful and thought-provoking concepts like food sovereignty, cultural preservation, rematriation and sustainable agriculture. On the other, also...
Be like Uncle Vincent. Study hard. Work hard. Aim high. Be proud. Be grateful.
Vincent Genovese is coaching younger family members to instill the drive that led him from emigrating from the Tyrrhenian commune of Gioia Tauro (in Reggio...