Culture
The Gift of Italian American Motherhood
"I think in a lot of ways unconditional love is a myth. My mom’s the only reason I know it’s a real thing." -Conor Oberst
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Cannellini Bean and Sausage Soup
Grab a slice of crusty bread and enjoy a hot and delicious bowl of cannellini bean and sausage soup.
Read MoreWe Must Keep Schenley Park’s Statue of Columbus
Join the cause, reach out to Pittsburgh City Hall and inform our elected leaders that Columbus Day was intended to encourage greater acceptance of immigrants.
Read MoreCiammotta (Summer Vegetable Stew)
This traditional, tasty vegetable stew originated in the regions of Southern Italy, particularly Calabria and Campania.
Read MoreMake Way for the Race of the Saints
The annual Race of the Saints is held on Saint Ubaldo Day (May 25). The tradition began in Jessup, Penn., in 1909 by immigrants from Gubbio, Italy, who were homesick for family and traditions.
Read MoreHundreds of Italian Immigrants Perish in Nearly Identical Shipwrecks 15 Years Apart
The SS Ortigia would collide with not one, but two, Italian immigrant steamships in the late 19th century, triggering a pair of mass casualty events.
Read MoreNetflix’s ‘RIPLEY’ Has Fans Flocking to Cliffside Amalfi Coast Towns
The visually striking Netflix show has sparked a surge in tourism to Atrani, an off-the-beaten-path town tucked into Italy's Amalfi Coast.
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