Explore Basilicata, the Hidden Region
St. Peter’s Church is situated in Caveoso, just outside the City of Matera. By Joe Cannavo When an Italian American speaks of his/her Italian ancestral roots and says the family’s origins are… Read More
‘The World Series Ring’, Part 1: The Shiny Secret
By Richard A. DiLiberto Jr., Esq. The shimmering, colorful fishing lures were neatly arranged in the old man’s tackle box. Fake frogs, minnows and grasshoppers seemed to come alive, and speak to… Read More
OPERA at the BEACH 2018
“Una Serata di Musica Classica” UNICO Rehoboth Area’s annual fundraiser “OPERA at the BEACH” will be held on Saturday evening, April 14, 2018 at 7:00pm at Saint Edmond Church in Rehoboth Beach,… Read More
More to explore from Emilia-Romagna region than Lambrusco
It is perhaps Italy’s oldest family of grapes, but Reunite tarnished its image By Frank Cipparone In a nation that has pride in its cuisine, no region is more noted for its… Read More
Italian Ferrari team gunning for Formula One glory
By Gabe Spadaccini With the 2017 Formula One racing season underway, the Scuderia Ferrari team based in Maranello, Italy, is prepared for their best season in nearly 10 years in the international… Read More
Neumann president Dr. Rosalie Mirenda’s work ethic comes from South Philly roots
By Pete Kennedy “I’m not an early, early riser,” Dr. Rosalie Mirenda says. “I like to be in my bed until 6 o’clock or so, and then I get up to exercise.”… Read More
May 1 is a day to honor the Italian worker
First May Day celebration in Italy was in 1890 By Joe Cannavo As cited in previous articles, Italy along with a majority of its sister European countries celebrates a public or national… Read More
How Franciacorta became the Italian answer to champagne
Sparkling wines are product of French grapes cultivated in Lombardia By Frank Cipparone Just as all that glitters is not gold, all that sparkles is certainly not champagne. The limestone cellars that… Read More
Sicily to secede from Italy on Liberation Day?
Tomfoolery on April 1 is a longstanding Italian custom, and includes newspapers By Robert J. Cannavo The end of fascist rule in Italy under Benito Mussolini is celebrated on April 25 each… Read More
Italian Jews observe unique Passover traditions
By Jeanne Outlaw-Cannavo Some years ago, while walking through Rome’s famous Jewish Ghetto, an American couple who were eating at one of the kosher restaurants heard my husband and me speaking English.… Read More