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Saving history: Last Year in the Past

October 2016 |
Each year a number of activities are undertaken through efforts of the Western Reserve Historical Society and by me as Curator for Italian American History to save the history of our Italian American community. While some of those activities are...
First Italians in Trumbull
Local News > Youngstown

The First Italians in Trumbull County, Ohio

October 2016 |
Nel numero del 5 marzo 1857, il Portage Sentinel annunciò la scoperta di un fossile sul terreno di una fattoria che sarebbe poco dopo diventato il villaggio di Coalburg, nella Contea di Trumbull. La scoperta fu del tutto accidentale,...
IAWN Event
Local News > Cleveland

Author to Speak about Relationship of Italian American Fathers and Daughters at IAWN Event

October 2016 |
Benvenuta! is an annual networking event hosted by the Italian American Women’s Network. They have a special evening planned for this year at The Music Box Supper Club on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 6-8 p.m.  The IAWN has reserved the Rusty...
The Fire of June 13, 1949
Local News > Cleveland

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church-East: The Fire of June 13, 1949

October 2016 |
Note:  Parts of this story were written by Daniel LaVigne from his personal recollections. It includes excerpts from articles in the Universe Bulletin and Cleveland News. Story edited by Pamela Dorazio Dean.“As a kid of six-years-old and...
Fr. Jim Ragnoni
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Fr. Jim Ragnoni

October 2016 |
I was very fortunate to know Father Jim for some 40 years, but I got to know him especially well the last 20 years due to our affiliation with the Italian American Professional & Businessmen's Club (IAPBC). He was the Chaplain of our club. I...
Mike Piazza
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NIAF Anniversary Gala Weekend

October 2016 |
At the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), every month is Italian American heritage month, but October in particular holds a special place in the Foundation’s heart as it is the month of the annual NIAF Anniversary Gala Weekend. For...
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Italian American Veterans Post 1 (IAV) in Lorain

September 2016 |
On Saturday, October 1, 2016 beginning at noon the Italian American Veterans Post 1 (IAV) located at 4567 Oberlin Avenue in Lorain will host its 8th Festa Italiana. Opening with the IAV Color Guard then Hip to That with Maria DiDonato will...
Pennsylvania Macaroni Company
Local News > Pittsburgh

Century-old Penn Mac Anchors Pittsburgh’s Strip District

September 2016 |
In operation since 1902, the Pennsylvania Macaroni Company is one of Pittsburgh’s oldest retail establishments and one of the area’s best-known Italian specialty stores. A popular shopping destination for locals and out of town...
The Columbus Italian Festival
Local News > Columbus

What’s more Italian than Pizza? Some might say OPERA!

September 2016 |
The annual Columbus Italian Festival will be held on Columbus Day weekend, October 7-9. The festival is presented by and located on the grounds of St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church. The 2016 festival theme, according to general chair...
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