A Brief History of Italians in Philadelphia
The earliest contact between the Philadelphia region and Italy occurred during the 17th century. Philadelphia became a magnet for northern Italian immigrants to British North America, who could profit by connecting the city to ports such as Genoa. Many of these skilled Northern immigrants were musicians, artists, scientists, intellectuals, artisan...
Academy of Vocal Arts to Present Production of DON PASQUALE Set In 1960s South Philadelphia
Philadelphia's prestigious Academy of Vocal Arts will present Gaetano Donizetti's "opera buffa" Don Pasquale this February - with a hometown twist. Audiences will be taken on a sentimental adventure, as the opera will be set in mid-60s South Philadelphia. This production will evoke nostalgia for that time, from the golden age of the Italian Market...
An American ownership team acquires an Italian Basketball team
After more than 20 years, American ownership has returned to the highest level of professional basketball in Italy, the “Serie A”. Cotogna Sports Group (CSG), a company founded in 2022 by a group of students of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has purchased 90% of Pallacanestro Trieste, a professional basketball team based in T...
Frankie’s Sausage brings an Italian culinary tradition to Sharpsburg
Thousands of Pittsburghers hold fast to their Italian culinary heritage, and Frankie Marckisotto is one of them. His point of pride: a sausage recipe passed down from generation to generation. “The recipe has been in our family for maybe 60 years. 80 years? Maybe even longer,” he says. “I don’t know exactly how long it’s been around.” Michael Conte...
Hammonton NJ, Cannoli among top 12 in all of New Jersey
Growing up in an Italian area, family and food were a big part of life. Having dinner at a friend's house might mean a big plate of meatballs covered in sauce or perhaps a piping hot tomato pie. Of course, all meals ended with something sweet. In most cases, that was a cannoli. Who didn't like that fried pastry dough tube, stuffed with a mixture...
Delicious Bakery Chain Launches Another Premium Location in New Jersey
When you're looking for donuts, cakes, pastries, pies, or cookies, fresh is the only way to go. A high-end bakery just launched yet another Jersey location, and it's got people buzzing. I'm assuming it's a sugar high. When it comes to sweets, I'm all about them. The occasional Entenmann's is acceptable from time to time, but when you're looking to...
Italian Cultural Foundation seeks nominations for 2023 Spirit of Achievement Award
The Italian Cultural Foundation is asking the community to submit nominations for its 2023 Spirit of Achievement Award. The award recognizes local individuals who are of Italian heritage and are known for their service to the community. An award presentation will take place at the Italian Cultural Foundation Gala Ball in November. To be considered,...
Montclair Gets pastaRAMEN – An Italian Ramen Sensation Opening Saturday
You no longer have to choose between Italian or ramen. pastaRAMEN, a pop-up dining experience at secret locations in Montclair, New York, Miami and Los Angeles, is now making its permanent home in Montclair. This first-ever Italian ramen shop brings Japanese and Italian cuisine under one roof in a style called “Wafu-Italian,” which directly transl...
Call for proposals by companies for the adjudication of digitalizazion services for the consular archives of the Embassy of Italy in Washington
The Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C. issues a call for proposals to select a company, through a bid process, for the digitalization service of the consular archive with 12.000 files. This call for proposals is aimed to companies that meet the requirements described above, and that have the expertise, and the technical and management resources t...
First Bite: New Thompson Italian Restaurant in Alexandria Brings Hints of Palestinian Flavors
Thompson Italian Alexandria is definitely not a clone of the Falls Church modern Italian eatery, which ranks in the Top 10 of Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2022 50 Best Restaurants. The new spot is a destination-worthy restaurant with a distinctive menu illuminated by executive chef Lucy Dakwar’s Palestinian heritage. Dakwar, who has worked side-by-...
The Real Field of Dreams: Pittsburgh’s Northside Sandlot Football
Art Rooney’s name should ring a bell. He was the fellow who started sandlot football on the Northside of Pittsburgh. He eventually turned a semi-professional football team into the Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty. Beginning with the Hope Harvey football team (1920s), Rooney was a player/coach. He was the quarterback, while brothers Dan and Jim played...
President judge says Italy an indelible part of her identity
Linda A. Cartisano is a proud native of Chester, Pennsylvania, with a substantial Italian influence. Chester is important because it’s “a city of racial and ethnic diversity with residents of all income levels,” she said when she campaigned in 2009 for Common Pleas Court in Delaware County. “This has given me a perspective and history of dealing wi...