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A Look Back: A Wish Fulfilled, A Dream Comes True
September 2024 | Angela Spitalieri
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 | La Gazzetta Italiana
“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 | Janice Therese Mancuso
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 | La Gazzetta Italiana
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 | La Gazzetta Italiana
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 | La Gazzetta Italiana
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...
Per Strada: People, Places and Stories Encountered While Wandering Around il Bel Paese.
August 2024 | Marcello Mellino
People, Places and Stories Encountered While Wandering Around il Bel Paese.
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A Look Back: Packing Tips for Italy Travel
July 2024 | Angela Spitalieri
We hope you are enjoying your summer! It is now festival season! Please remember to let us know of local church and community festivals. We will share the events with our subscribers. As we head into summer travel time, please enjoy this article...
James M. Conti: Healthcare Innovator
July 2024 | Ben Lariccia
With just a high school diploma, a few semesters of business school, and a real estate license, James M. Conti has helped change surgical healthcare in the U.S. and overseas. Never a doctor or medical practitioner, Conti’s recovery from an injury...