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On the Cover: Italian Rose Gardens
Roses are widespread all around Italy. Whether they are red, burgundy, white or yellow, they all have their own charm and beautiful smell. There are many wonderful places to admire Italy’s roses.In the heart of the Roman countryside in Valleranello…

A Look Back: Editor Speaks
The newspaper is headed into our 31st year of publication. We continue to give 100 percent of our time to the Italian community and we are always looking at ways to improve.This year, a big goal of ours is to…

Joyce Mariani Inducted Into Cleveland International Hall of Fame
Joyce Mariani, direttrice esecutiva della Italian Cultural Garden Foundation e direttrice del Cleveland Film Festival, è stata inserita nel 13 Cleveland International Hall of Fame ad aprile. Mariani si unisce a questo gruppo elitario. Mariani ha un grande amore per…

Passing the Torch
In this column La Gazzetta will introduce notable members of our local Italian American community. We will hear from men and women whose ancestors’ contributions have resulted in today’s outstanding, productive citizens. Married couple Michael and Rosanne Dando have given…

Italian Football League's Italian Bowl Coming to Ohio
Last September with the Toledo skyline in the background, a large group of Italian Bowl organizers and partners – including Italian Federation of American Football (FIDAF) Deputy Vice President Fabio Tortosa, and FIDAF Board Member and General Manager of the…

The Aeolian Islands: Volcanic Phenomena
About 15 miles from the northeast coast of Sicily, the Aeolian archipelago forms the basis for a cluster of small volcanic islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Each offers breathtaking views of its surrounding islands, coastal boat trips, hidden coves, exquisite…

The Abbey of Farfa
Named for the Farfa River, a tributary of the Tiber flowing nearby, Farfa is the site of one of the most significant monuments of the late Middle Ages in central Italy, the Abbey of Farfa. The first edifice of the…
Letters from Veneto: Life in Italy
Living in Italy isn’t all sunshine, wine, great food, art and architecture (although, really, it mostly is!). Sometimes the bureaucracy just gets you down. This letter from the Veneto describes some of the challenges of living in Italy. We have…