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Laura Lasorda, daughter of Tommy and Jo Lasorda, will be attending the upcoming Fullerton Sister City Association Grand Tour of Italy Informational Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th at 5 pm inside Fullerton Library Osborne Auditorium.  In 2021, Tollo (Chieti) in Abruzzo, Italy became Fullerton’s Sister City in honor of Tommy Lasorda, a 63-year Fullerto...

Exploring Naples during Easter is an experience that blends tradition, culture and gastronomy into one exciting journey. Suppose you are planning a stay in the lively Neapolitan city during the Easter holidays. In that case, you are in luck: Naples offers a myriad of activities and attractions to enrich your itinerary. The arrival of Easter in Napl...

The biggest international competition for artisanal chocolate has crowned its winners: in the Italian/Mediterranean category, chocolatiers from the Peninsula have swept the awards. The award ceremony of the International Chocolate Awards, chaired by expert taster Monica Meschini, took place on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Florence. The event saw seve...

A 19-year-long embrace can only be emotional, and the one that the Italian community in New York wanted to reserve for the National Team could not have been more intense. From Newark, the Azzurri delegation reached Spring Place, an elegant venue in Manhattan, where NIAF hosted about 1,000 Italians for a cocktail reception between the Italian-Americ...

From meats to sweets to spirits, the neighborhood provides a one-stop-shop for everyone’s Easter needs. Below are some of the holiday offerings from various family-owned businesses and local shops that are sure to make any Easter celebration “egg-stra” special. Easter Egg Bread from Addeo & Sons Bakery, Madonia Bakery & Terranova Bakery – The baker...

Since 1983, Fr. Enzo Addari has been an unwavering beacon of compassion and dedication in our community. His tireless advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) has touched countless lives both near and far. As we honor his remarkable legacy, we invite you to join us in celebrating his retirement at a special e...

Naples is a city that moves at more than one pace. At the fastest speed, you have the chaos of the day-to-day: cars and motorbikes hurtling through the Italian city's streets like blood cells within a vein. Then there is a slower evolution, that of human history. This is a metropolis still shaped by decisions made hundreds of years ago: networks o...

CiBo, derived from the Italian word for food, stands as a beacon of Neapolitan culinary excellence in downtown Phoenix. Under the guidance of Chef Guido Saccone, hailing directly from Italy, CiBo offers a pizza experience that is unrivaled. The secret lies in the crust, achieved through a meticulous process that results in a texture both chewy and...

In the launch of our new partnership with Serie A USA, the Coccia Institute and the School of Communication & Media at Montclair State University hosted a successful watch party featuring the Napoli vs. Juventus match on Sunday, March 3rd in the CELS building. This event gathered a remarkable crowd, with representatives from local Napoli and Juvent...

Rome’s a hotspot for a reason. There’s certainly no shortage of things to do in this major city, and most of the typical tourist route–the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Forum, Piazza Navonna, the Spanish Steps, The Vatican, etc. etc.–are certainly worth a visit. Once, that is. Some of the best and coolest places, rather, fly unde...

The Ricci brothers, Maurizio and Graziano, may have grown up in Italy, but it's safe to say that they have definitely made Fairfield County their home. This month, the brothers opened their seventh Italian eatery in Fairfield County, the new Romanacci Craft Bar & Kitchen at 116 Post Road in Fairfield, CT. The brothers have Romanacci locations in No...

March 21, 2024, National Day of Action organized by the National Association of Immigration Lawyers (AILA) based in Washington DC. Attorney Brancaccio- Honorary Consul of Italy, chosen with other 200 lawyers to speak on behalf of immigrants. Divided into teams, they met Senators and Deputies starting from Washington DC and reaching all states.   At...