The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has partnered with We the Italians (a media company promoting news about Italy and Italy in the United States) to launch a relief fund to assist the people affected by the devastating historic flooding in Emilia-Romagna, a region located in the northeastern part of Italy, that occurred earlier this mo...

The Rehoboth Area UNICO chapter held its fifth annual Kentucky Derby lasagna dinner on May 6 at St. Edmond Parish Hall, attended by more than 60 members and friends. The races were projected on a large screen. Music and vocals were provided by UNICO member Vince Varrassi, a talented artist from Milton who performed American classics as well as Itali...

Dear friends, I was about to write this editorial when the flood situation in Emilia Romagna has become dramatic. The photos and videos we see are devastating and make us suffer so much for our brothers and sisters in that beautiful region, where I personally have my roots, although in the part less affected by this horrendous catastrophe. We partn...

Ferrari has donated €1 million towards relief efforts in Italy's northern Emilia-Romagna region in the wake of the devastating floods that have caused the deaths of at least 14 people. The funds will go to civil protection authorities engaged in the major relief operation across the region which was battered by floods after more than 20 rivers burs...

Outside play supports healthy development in all children. When a child with an intellectual or physical disability is able to explore and participate in outside play, the benefits are twofold. Not only do they work on their developmental skills (motor, social, communication and cognitive) but they also feel included, boosting their self-esteem. Th...

The Columbus Monument had been a fixture in the Richmond community at the entrance of Byrd Park for 93 years before the evening of June 9, 2020 when the Columbus Statue was illegally torn down, vandalized, set on fire, and thrown into nearby Swan Lake by individuals protesting. Since that fateful evening in 2020, The Italian-American Cultural Assoc...

Piero’s Italian Cuisine, a treasured Las Vegas fine dining restaurant, will donate $1,279 to The Shade Tree of Las Vegas this month, in addition to serving an exceptional Italian meal to the shelter’s 150 residents, as part of its 41st-anniversary celebration that raised funds with the help of the community to support a local nonprofit organization...

As a result of last month’s passing of John DeLuca, founder, and longtime Executive Director of the DaVinci Center, the Board of Directors has appointed Vincent Marzullo to serve as Interim Executive Director.  Board Chair, Michael DeAngelis, stated that “the Board has enthusiastically approved the appointment of Vincent Marzullo as the Interim Exe...

ONE DAY ONLY! Sat Apr 29.Our annual food drive is coming to Casa. Pull up to Casa and drop your non-perishables off to “stuff the truck” for the West Seattle Food Bank. Be sure to grab a coffee or lunch special while you’re here that day! Sat Apr 29 from 9:30am-2pm Acceptable healthy donations include non-perishable items (pop top cans are best) su...

The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society (OLMCS) hosted a spaghetti fundraiser dinner at the Hammonton Independent Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 on March 19. The dinner was to raise funds for the Capella family, who lost their home in a fire in late January. Members of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society, Sons of Italy and Independent Volunteer Fire Co...