Philly is planning an expanded 'Rocky' festival to drive global tourism
Devoted fans of the "Rocky" franchise stunned Philadelphia planners in December when the city held its first Rocky Day outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Sylvester Stallone, the writer and star of the classic films, was greeted by.thousands of people – including some from distant countries – who had come to celebrate boxing's greatest fictiona...
Memorial Mass for Father Lydio Tomasi Celebrated at Holy Rosary Church
A memorial Mass for Lydio Francesco Tomasi was celebrated by Fr. Walter Tonelotto and Reverend Thabang Nkadimeng at Holy Rosary Church on February 17, 2024. Francesco Isgro, President of CISC Italian American Museum of Washington DC gave the eulogy. Maria Marigliano and the Holy Rosary Church Choir provided the music. In Memoriam: Fr. Lydio Frances...
Italian American Toddler Goes Viral With Spot-on Jersey Accent
Gia, an Italian American toddler from New Jersey, has become social media’s latest star, gathering millions of likes and views with her unmistakable East Coast accent. The newfound fame is all thanks to Gia’s Aunt Christina. “My niece has an accent, so I’m going to say words without an accent to show you all,” Christina said, holding Gia in her arm...
Italians in America – Our Immigrant Stories: How Amato Berardi went from a Philly pizza shop to the Italian Parliament
It took Uncle Luigi Berardi 13 years and a lot of hard work to secure a bond and file a petition for his brother’s family to come to America, but on May 11, 1970, Amato Libero Berardi, his parents Ferdinando and Carmela, and brothers Ferdinando, Salvatore and Fausto, moved from their farmland home in Longano, Molise, Italy, and settled in Philadelp...
Open House Party for Filitalia South Philly
Saturday, February 24 · 5 - 9pm EST. 2115 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA. Come join us at our Open House Party for Filitalia South Philly! We're excited to welcome you to our new home at 2115 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA. It's going to be an awesome event filled with fun, food, and good company. Explore our vibrant culture, indulge in a d...
The Remembering Jamie Foundation announces its 24th Annual Italian Dinner Night
The Remembering Jamie Foundation is set to host its 24th Annual Italian Dinner Night on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Egg Harbor Township. This cherished event honors the memory of Jamie Crescenzo, who tragically passed away in a car accident on Feb. 18, 2000, at the age of 20. A graduate of Egg Harbor Township High Schoo...
Italian Americans and Native Americans Forge Historic Milestone - IAOVC and NAGA Make Joint Presentation
The Italian American One Voice Coalition (“IAOVC”), America’s largest independent Italian American anti-bias organization, announced that, for the first time a historic alliance was launched. IAOVC President Andre DiMino welcomed Eunice Davidson, President and founding member of the Native American Guardians Association (“NAGA”) to a meeting of Ita...
St. Joseph's Day Dinner 2024
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 7 p.m. Sprezzatura, 112 East Sherman Street, Millvale, PA 15209. $65. Purchase tickets here.Celebrate St. Joseph's Day with a multi-course meal of traditional foods from Sicily, including seafood salad, fava mint soup, couscous blood orange salad, escarole and anchovy spaghetti, and St. Joseph's Day bread. During your meal...
Preserving Pittsburgh's Renaissance Man
Sunday, February 25, 2024, noon - 2 p.m. 5th floor Mueller Center - Heinz History Center - 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA. Register here. Join the Italian American Program to celebrate the reinstallation of Virgil Cantini’s mosaic mural in Downtown Pittsburgh. This panel discussion with experts in art, architecture, and historic preservation...
Gala salutes three influential Italian Americans, plus another three whose legacy still lives on
The Delaware Italian American Foundation will host its gala and fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Newark Executive Banquet & Conference Center, 205 Executive Drive, off South College Avenue near Glasgow. Delaware’s top statewide and local elected officials, business, education and health-sector leaders will be in attendance, as well as...
Christine Incerto, daughter of Italian immigrants turns 100
Being the daughter of two immigrant parents, Farrell (PA) native Christine Incerto did not have an easy start to life. Yet through her struggles, Christine overcame. And on Sunday, she turned 100. Born to Jenny and Theodore Yassall, two immigrants from Italy who did not speak a word of English, Christine struggled early in school. Yassall was not e...
Scotch Plains Italian American Club Donates to Vietnam Veterans Committee
Gregg Di Francesco, president of The Scotch Plains Italian American Club, presented a donation in the amount of $750 to Bob LaCosta, Chair of the Scotch Plains Vietnam Veterans Committee. The Italian American Club appreciates the service of all veterans, and supports all their endeavors. A second check, also in the amount of $750, will be presented...