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A Look Back: The Feast of Seven Fishes
December 2024 | Angela Spitalieri
The Christmas Season is upon us. Soon, houses will be filled with family and friends and the Christmas trees will be shining. I hope all of you take time to share important traditions and the religious significance of this important...
A Look Back: Little Italy, Boston
November 2024 | Angela Spitalieri
This month is a time to step back before the holidays are upon us to appreciate all the wonderful things we have. We, at La Gazzetta Italiana, are very grateful to all of you that subscribe, advertise or carry the newspaper in your business....
Lea Pericoli: The Fashion Icon of Tennis
November 2024 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Lea Pericoli era una campionessa di tennis negli anni 40. Pericoli vince 27 campionati italiani tra singolo e doppio. Aveva un atletismo e una grazia unici in questi tempi per una donna in uno sport dominato dagli uomini. La cosa però che più...
A Look Back: The Columbus Day That Nearly Wasn't
October 2024 | La Gazzetta Italiana
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 | Joanna Lucarino
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 | Marcello Mellino
People, Places and Stories Encountered While Wandering Around il Bel Paese.
Roman Gardens
Roman Gardens
Near the...
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...