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The wild and densely forested Bologna Apennines begin roughly at the southern walls of Bologna and extend all the way to the Tuscan border. Historically a place of exchange and transit, the area was hit particularly hard during World War II when the Nazis chose it as the site of the Gothic Line, a series of defenses intended to stop the Allied adva...

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Eataly, a global Italian marketplace, will open its new location at the King of Prussia Mall early in the new year. An exact opening date has not yet been announced. The sprawling, multi-level store will cover some 23,000 square feet of space at the mall. Eataly locations feature an on-site restaurant called La Pizza & La Pasta and numerous grocery...

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Not everyone can say they found their calling in life. Evelyn Belmonte is among the lucky ones. For nearly three decades, Belmonte has worked for the village of Hillside as special events coordinator and administrative assistant to Mayor Joseph Tamburino. “Working for the mayor has been such an amazing experience, with new ideas all the time and me...

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New York City is consistently one of the most expensive places to live, so it’s no wonder more and more Big Apple residents are packing up their postage-stamp apartments and heading abroad in search of more space for less money. And, if you’re considering pulling a real-life Emily in Paris and escaping to Europe, you might be pleasantly surprised j...

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Restauranteur Billy Grise essentially grew up in an Italian eatery. His great-grandfather, Carmelo Caserta, immigrated to Piqua, Ohio, from Sicily in the early 1900s. In 1915, he opened his namesake tavern and grocery store, Caserta’s, which served traditional and family-style Italian cuisine. It was in his great-grandfather’s restaurant that Grise...

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November is a delightful time to indulge in a short holiday in Italy. Many regions enjoy mild weather, making it perfect for exploring the rich historical and artistic heritage of the country’s renowned cities. This penultimate month of the year is also ideal for trekking enthusiasts eager to experience the enchanting colours of autumn foliage. And...

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The statue of Mother Cabrini is going home. A celebration is planned for the statue's return to Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish in the Ironbound Section of Newark on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The statue of Mother Cabrini, who is also known as St. Frances Xavier and who is the first American saint, will be on the grounds of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chu...

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In 2025, the Catholic Church will celebrate the Jubilee, a Holy Year proclaimed by the Pope, a tradition dating back to 1300. This special year marks an important spiritual milestone for Catholics around the world, and an occasion for reflection and celebration. The Jubilee is officially starting on December 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy D...

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October 28 2024: Italian Institute of Culture, Manhattan, New York

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October 25 2024: Italy-US Tech Business & Investment Matching Initiative in Washington DC October 25 2024: Reception at Villa Firenze in Washington DC October 26 2024: NIAF Gala in Washington DC October 28 2024: Red Sauce Studio in New YorkOctober 28 2024: Meeting at World Trade Center  

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Dear friends, I am pleased to announce that the program of the Festival of Italian Creativity is online! See Full Program Here. We have organized a number of activities to promote Italian creativity in its various expressions, from culture (music, cinema, theatre) to science and technology, research and innovation, food and gastronomy, including It...

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It was in 1977 that I flew down to Los Angeles from San Francisco with a group of Italian-Americans, including former mayor Joseph Alioto and his daughter Angela Alioto Veronese. Born in San Francisco in 1916, Alioto rose to prominence as an attorney and politician, becoming the 36th mayor of San Francisco, serving from 1968 to 1976. He was known f...

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