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A Father’s Day Reflection on the Men Who Built Today’s Generations
Let's honor and pay tribute to Italian-American fathers everywhere.
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NYC Giglio Feast Faces New Dilemma as Lifters Are in Short Supply
The Brooklyn feast, which began in 1903, is in need of able-bodied volunteers to keep the NYC spectacle going strong.
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La Nostra Voce
Castel Sant’Angelo: From Hadrian’s Mausoleum to a Papal Haven & Beyond
A burial chamber, an asylum, a papal fortress, a prison and now a national museum -- welcome to Castel Sant’Angelo.
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Recipe: Pasta alla Carrettiera
Transform your garden tomatoes and basil into a flavorful Sicilian pasta dish.
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Italy Prevails Over Australia in Stunning World Cup Finish
The women's team ripped the victory away from Australia to claim their first World Cup tournament game since 1999.
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Italians Unite Around the Feast Day of St. Giovanni Battista
The yearly tribute to John the Baptist will take place on June 24 across Italy.
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In Vino Veritas: The Tradition of Making Wine in an Italian-American Home
Italian-American families making wine in their cellars goes back decades, and it's a beautiful thing.
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