In the spotlight: The Italian American philosopher at UMSL
Gualtiero Piccinini says he was “a thoughtful kid.” His parents advised him to think for himself, and he “took that seriously.” He’s been a philosophy professor at UMSL since 2005 and works primarily in philosophy of mind with an eye toward psychology, neuroscience and computer science. Almost an engineer. Piccinini’s father was a research engineer...
Making it Italian style
It’s only fitting that the first few conversations Roman couple Silvia Rapone and Umberto Naro had about opening their own Italian bakery in Florida took place at a table in their favorite restaurant. As they discussed the idea of owning an Italian cafe and bar that would serve pastries and offer wine and espresso, they divvied up the responsibilit...
Award for Innovation & Circular Economy - Winner announced
ISSNAF, the Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation, and Intesa Sanpaolo, the leading banking group in Italy and one of the top banking groups in the Euro zone, strongly believe in the fundamental importance of re-thinking how our global economy works and of re-designing the way stuff is made. To do so, the two Institutions are...
Sparta Squires help Italian earthquake victims
The St. Kateri Squires Circle #5177 from Sparta have built a strong legacy of helping the needy in our area. In recent months, that effort has extended all the way to Norcia, Italy. In October of last year, St. Kateri Knight and Squires Chief Counselor Nick Cutrone and his wife Mary traveled to Italy on a religious tour. On that trip, they visited...
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar opens in Little Italy
Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar has opened its doors in Little Italy. The Canada-based chain specializes in pizza and offers a menu of more than 80 items, including burgers, sandwiches, wings and pasta. Boston’s 14 specialty pizzas include the Florentine (topped with spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, mozzarella and Parmesan)...
“Made in Italy” exports keep accelerating: 4% growth in the next four years, up to €490 billion
Italian exports are set to grow at an annual rate of 4% from this year until 2020, when they are expected to amount to nearly €490 billion, a report by Italian credit agency SACE shows. This is a step-up compared to the 1.7% growth seen in the previous four years. The picture is outlined by the “Italy Unchained” report that SACE will present today...
Hendrick Hudson Senior Wins $500 Scholarship
From the desk of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society: The Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is pleased to announce the winner of its $500 Spirito d’Italia Scholarship. Jaclyn Raguso of Montrose, a senior at Hendrick Hudson High School, plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the fall. Her winning essay detailed her appreciation for t...
New Italian food option comes to north county
If you are hungry for pizza and Italian food, there are two new restaurants in northern Hillsborough County to satisfy your cravings. Two existing Italian restaurants have made changes and expanded to give their customers more of what they want. One year ago, Lutz's Nabruzzi Trattoria, opened a second location in Westchase, and last month, signific...
Marina Costa-Jackson Wins Opera Award
The Dallas Opera named Italian-American soprano Marina Costa-Jackson its 2017 “Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year” award winner. This award, named after one of the most renowned opera artists of the 20th century, is given to a single performer each season in recognition of a particularly memorable and outstanding company debut. Born in Las Vegas...
Columbus Day parade fundraiser to be held in West Haven
The Columbus Day Committee of Greater New Haven will hold a fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. June 28 at the Cielo Banquet Ballroom, 85 Chase Lane, to raise money for the 2017 Columbus Day parade in West Haven. The benefit will include a buffet of Italian foods donated by city restaurants, along with beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert. It will also inc...
Known Italian chef brings new cuisine to North Attleboro
If you’re familiar with Wrentham’s Luciano’s and Attleboro’s Pizzeria Canova, but crave a little Italian closer to home, hold onto your seat. Chef Luciano Canova is opening his third Attleboro area restaurant at 651 South Washington St. this summer. Pizzeria Romana will feature pizza takeout but will double as an eat-in restaurant for sandwiches, p...
Giovani scienziati italiani vincono medaglie d'oro e d'argento a Genius Olympiad di Oswego (New York)
Più di un migliaio di finalisti accreditati con oltre 400 progetti; cinque le tematiche ammesse, compresa la robotica; rappresentati 51 paesi dei cinque continenti e 39 stati Usa; l’Italia partecipa con due lavori ed entrambi vengono premiati. Tutto questo alla 7a edizione di “Genius Olympiad” svolta dal 12 al 17 giugno a Oswego, stato di New York,...