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A Look Back: The Columbus Day That Nearly Wasn't

October 2024 |
Happy Italian American Heritage month! It is the perfect time to celebrate all the accomplishments of the Italian American community, not only today, but in years past; and there are many! From the great traditions of food to the beautiful...

A Tribute to Diana Lucarino-Diekmann

October 2024 |
Diana Lucarino-Diekmann was a contributing writer to La Gazzetta for the past 10 years. She authored many articles on fitness and lifestyle, a lovely column about life with her Italian mother, aunts and family, many recipes, photo exhibits, and one...

Per Strada

October 2024 |
People, Places and Stories Encountered While Wandering Around il Bel Paese. SUBSCRIBE NOW! online + newspaper This section of the article is only available for our subscribers. Please click here to subscribe or login if you are already a...

A Look Back: A Wish Fulfilled, A Dream Comes True

September 2024 |
September is the time for wine tastings and back-to-school. There are also other great events going on this month! Don’t miss the Taste of Little Italy, Cleveland benefiting the Montessori school and the Film Festival. Visit our website,...

Reverend Martin F. Polito Retires

September 2024 |
“You can’t do what you can’t do. But you can become what you become.” – Father Marty Polito Father Marty Polito was born to Italian parents, Eleanor and Vincent in Cleveland. His father owned a beverage store on East 152nd St. in the Collinwood...

The Life and Times of Charles Ponzi

September 2024 |
At the turn of the 20th century, Italian immigration to America was starting to peak. After Italy united with Rome as its capital in 1871, economic, political and societal changes caused upheaval throughout the peninsula and masses of Italian...

A Look Back: A Family's LOVE for FOOD

August 2024 |
August is here and summer is in full bloom. Please enjoy some of our upcoming local festivals! We are excited to celebrate with Little Italy Cleveland the Feast of the Assumption.If you are interested in writing for us, please let us know. To learn...

National Italian American Foundation Announces Landmark Partnership with Genoa's Paganini Prize

August 2024 |
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), the City of Genoa and the Paganini Prize have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding to promote the prestigious Paganini International Violin Competition in the U.S., marking a...

NIAF Honors NATO General Cavoli with Prestigious Fiorello LaGuardia Medal

August 2024 |
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) hosted a distinguished reception last night at the Historic Decatur House, on the occasion of the 75th NATO Summit, celebrating Italian American excellence in the military and strengthening U.S.-Italy...
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