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, Italy, Rachelle’s one request was […]
PHILADELPHIA – The 24th edition of New Italian Cinema Events presents three days of free screenings of new and original Italian feature films from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8 at […]
A caper film is a parody of a theft, kidnapping or a burglary gone wrong. The gang leader is often misguided. He leads a band of misfits who are about […]
Around 700 B.C., the Ancient Greeks settled on Malta, predominantly in the area where the capital city of Valletta is located. A century later Phoenician traders who used the islands […]
Autumn is in full swing, and Darla and I are happy the days are cooler and there are new smells to discover and beautiful fall colors to enjoy. There are […]
My daughter Rosie and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Pittsburgh, from July 18-22 to see our Phillies play the Pirates, even though the team did drop two of the […]
When this time of year comes around, things can get hectic very quickly at my house. Cooking, shopping, decorating, and everything else connected to the holiday season takes up every […]
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 […]
PHILADELPHIA – The Italian Consulate is sponsoring 24 visiting artists from Italy in the 48th annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show from Nov. 15-17 at the Pennsylvania Convention […]
The Rehoboth Area Chapter opened its 2024-25 season with a get-together at Nicola Pizza on Sept. 19. A calendar of events and meetings continuing “Service Above Self” and supporting local […]
Talento multiforme capace di imporsi nel mondo della musica e dell’intrattenimento a livello mondiale tra gli anni ’50 e ’60, la cantante, chitarrista, ballerina e attrice italiana naturalizzata franceseCaterina Valente […]
The multilingual singer Caterina Valente has recently passed away, according to a spokesperson. The performer was 93. Valente was an Italian-French-German multilingual singer, guitarist and dancer. She spoke six languages […]
Longtime Delaware County (Pa.) journalist Peg DeGrassa accepts the 2024 Athena Leadership Award from Delco Chamber of Commerce President Trish Colfield on Oct. 9. Hundreds of people attended the ceremony […]
On Sept. 27 in the Chapel of the Four Chaplains at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, in a ceremony attended by high-ranking officers of the U.S Army, veteran Jerry Tempesta received […]
Raúl Velazco, who won first prize in October’s Giargiari Bel Canto Competition, will perform the role of Mephistophélès in a new production of “Faust” at the Academy of Vocal Arts, […]
Italy is well known for its geographical beauty and diversity, but part of the charm of living in Italy, or on its numerous islands, is the danger that is ever […]
Italy’s pride was on full display in Philadelphia on Aug. 12 when the Italian Air Force, also known as the Frecce Tricolori, flew in formation over Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The […]
SPRINGFIELD, Pa. – Longtime Delaware County journalist Peg DeGrassa will accept the Athena Leadership Award at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Luncheon on Oct. 9 at the Llanerch […]
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 of the Italian-American community on […]