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Coach Dick Vitale: "I Am Living the American Dream"
January 2022 | Al Bruno
Dick Vitale è un telecronista sportivo sul canale ESPN. E anche conosciuto per quando era allenatore di basket. I suoi genitori emigrarono dall’Italia. Vitale racconta sempre che i suoi vennero senza niente, neanche un'istruzione formale....
Thomas A. Lombardo, Sr.: Beloved Pediatrician and WWII Hero
December 2021 | Al Bruno
Il Dott. Thomas A. Lombardo era un pediatra ben conosciuto nella sua comunità. Dopo aver servito durante Seconda Guerra Mondiale, ha lavorato a West New York. Giacché parlava italiano, poteva comunicare con gli immigrati che abitavano in questa...
Legendary Coach Jim Valvano Never Quit
December 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Jimmy Valvano era un allenatore ben conosciuto quando stava nel North Carolina State University. Benché sia morto quasi 30 anni fa, è ancora ricordato per il suo talento di allenatore. Valvano era anche un giornalista televisivo che lavoravo per i...
On the Cover: The World's Oldest Nativity Scene
December 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The underground Chapel of the Nativity in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, known to Italians as Santa Maria Maggiore, once contained at least six marble nativity statues sculpted by Arnolfo di Cambio in the late 13th century.
Arnolfo...
A Look Back: The Biggest Christmas Tree in the World
December 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The Christmas season is here, 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 feast.
Celebrations...
A Tribute to Bishop Anthony M. Pilla
November 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Bishop Anthony M. Pilla was born in 1932 to Libera and George Pilla. Although he grew up in Glenville on the east side of Cleveland, his Italian heritage was always with him. Both his parents came from Colle Sannita in the province of Benevento,...
On the Cover: Cleveland Bishop Anthony M. Pilla Laid to Final Rest
November 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Retired Bishop Anthony M. Pilla of Cleveland, who led initiatives to bring diverse communities together to overcome poverty, racism and social inequity, died Sept. 21 at age 88, the Diocese of Cleveland said.
Bishop Edward C. Malesic of Cleveland...
A Look Back: La Dolce Vita
November 2021 | Angela Spitalieri
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A Look Back: My Trip to Castel di Sangro
October 2021 | Angela Spitalieri
It is that time of year again, Italian 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 a lot! From the great traditions of food to the...