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Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Pennsylvania Auditor General rules out run for Congress
(WHTM) — Former Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale says he will not run for Congress in 2026 after a poll suggested he would run a primary race against Rep. Summer Lee (D) in Pennsylvania's 12th District. In a statement published by WESA and shared by DePasquale on X, the twice-elected former state auditor general said, 'I want to be clear: I'm not running for Congress, at least in 2026.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now DePasquale also ruled out any type of political campaign next year, saying, 'Running for office in 2026 is not on my to-do list.' Once a state representative living in York County, DePasquale mounted a campaign for Congress in 2020 against Rep. Scott Perry (R) in Pennsylvania's 10th District, losing by nearly 26,000 votes. DePasquale was also the Democratic Party's candidate for Attorney General in 2024 and lost to Dave Sunday (R) by more than 317,000 votes in a year where Republicans swept five statewide races. Lee, a former state representative, was elected to Congress in 2022 and held off primary challenger Bhavini Patel, a member of Edgewood Borough Council, in 2024. A member of the left-leaning group of lawmakers known as the 'Squad,' Lee was re-elected to Congress last year with 56% support. Two Democrats, Turtle Creek Borough Mayor Adam Forgie and Patel, have already filed to run against Lee in the 2026 primary. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
The Advertiser
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Feeney flies to fantastic four in dominant Darwin dash
Broc Feeney has continued his dominance in Darwin, winning back-to-back races from pole to extend his lead at the top of the Supercars standings. The Triple Eight speedster seems unstoppable at the moment. With his third and fourth consecutive race wins on Saturday, he opened up a 143-point gap over teammate Will Brown in the race for the Sprint Cup. In a controlled performance in the day's second race, Feeney held on to the lead from the jump, setting a Darwin lap record of one minute 7.523 seconds in the process. "It's been a really awesome day. Struggled a little bit yesterday, didn't feel too comfortable," Feeney said. "So to come out this morning and get two poles was awesome, and then to convert those two to race wins. "At the moment it's been fantastic ... just really enjoying life and momentum is continuing, which is great." After pitting last, the 22-year-old made the most of a speedy stop and a fresh set of supersoft tyres to hold off Anton De Pasquale until a safety car with two laps to go sealed the result. De Pasquale's second-place finish was his first podium of the season, while Grove Racing rookie Kai Allen picked up his first career podium in third place. De Pasquale and Allen both slipped behind Brodie Kostecki and Matt Payne after pitting late, but jumped back into the top three with fresher tyres. Cam Waters, who started in third, slipped back through the pack before an off on turn one with two laps to go sent him back to 10th. Brown recovered 10 places to finish seventh after starting in 17th. Feeney's two wins continued his love affair with Hidden Valley Raceway, including winning both races in 2024 and another the previous year. What is it about the track that suits him so much? "I don't really know," Feeney said. "Every year I come back and when I keep getting good results I go 'far out, I wish every track could be like this'. "Obviously it suits my style a little bit, but I suppose I wish I knew the answer because I'd try and be successful at all the tracks if I could." Feeney earlier held off Tickford's Waters to win Race 17 as carnage unfolded behind. It took just one turn for the first big shunt of the race to bring out the safety car. Wheel contact from James Golding fired Jaxon Evans into the barrier at the exit of turn one at high speed, dislodging his front wheel and ruling his car out of the rest of the day's action. The Brad Jones Racing crew will be working overtime to get Evans' No.12 Camaro ready to race on Sunday. There was more drama straight off the restart, with Jack Le Brocq shunting hard into the wall amid cramped conditions on pit straight and parting ways with his front tyre. Seconds later, Richie Stanaway suffered heavy damage in a tangle between Nick Percat, while Ryan Wood's Ford Mustang suffered engine failure and was left immobile. Brown also had a disappointing qualifying result for Race 17, but recovered six spots to finish in eighth. Feeney leads the race for the Darwin Triple Crown trophy on 160 points, with another 140 points up for grabs in Sunday's 200km race. Unlike previous seasons when the Crown was only awarded to a driver who won a clean sweep, whoever amasses the most points over the course of the weekend will claim the prize. RACE 17 RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) 3. Matt Payne (Grove Racing) 4. Bryce Fullwood (Brad Jones Racing) 5. James Courtney (Blanchard Racing Team) RACE 18 RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Anton De Pasquale (Team 18) 3. Kai Allen (Grove Racing) 4. Andre Heimgartner (Brad Jones Racing) 5. Brodie Kostecki (Dick Johnson Racing) CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Will Brown (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 3. Matt Payne (Grove Racing) 4. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) 5. Chaz Mostert (Walkinshaw Andretti United) Broc Feeney has continued his dominance in Darwin, winning back-to-back races from pole to extend his lead at the top of the Supercars standings. The Triple Eight speedster seems unstoppable at the moment. With his third and fourth consecutive race wins on Saturday, he opened up a 143-point gap over teammate Will Brown in the race for the Sprint Cup. In a controlled performance in the day's second race, Feeney held on to the lead from the jump, setting a Darwin lap record of one minute 7.523 seconds in the process. "It's been a really awesome day. Struggled a little bit yesterday, didn't feel too comfortable," Feeney said. "So to come out this morning and get two poles was awesome, and then to convert those two to race wins. "At the moment it's been fantastic ... just really enjoying life and momentum is continuing, which is great." After pitting last, the 22-year-old made the most of a speedy stop and a fresh set of supersoft tyres to hold off Anton De Pasquale until a safety car with two laps to go sealed the result. De Pasquale's second-place finish was his first podium of the season, while Grove Racing rookie Kai Allen picked up his first career podium in third place. De Pasquale and Allen both slipped behind Brodie Kostecki and Matt Payne after pitting late, but jumped back into the top three with fresher tyres. Cam Waters, who started in third, slipped back through the pack before an off on turn one with two laps to go sent him back to 10th. Brown recovered 10 places to finish seventh after starting in 17th. Feeney's two wins continued his love affair with Hidden Valley Raceway, including winning both races in 2024 and another the previous year. What is it about the track that suits him so much? "I don't really know," Feeney said. "Every year I come back and when I keep getting good results I go 'far out, I wish every track could be like this'. "Obviously it suits my style a little bit, but I suppose I wish I knew the answer because I'd try and be successful at all the tracks if I could." Feeney earlier held off Tickford's Waters to win Race 17 as carnage unfolded behind. It took just one turn for the first big shunt of the race to bring out the safety car. Wheel contact from James Golding fired Jaxon Evans into the barrier at the exit of turn one at high speed, dislodging his front wheel and ruling his car out of the rest of the day's action. The Brad Jones Racing crew will be working overtime to get Evans' No.12 Camaro ready to race on Sunday. There was more drama straight off the restart, with Jack Le Brocq shunting hard into the wall amid cramped conditions on pit straight and parting ways with his front tyre. Seconds later, Richie Stanaway suffered heavy damage in a tangle between Nick Percat, while Ryan Wood's Ford Mustang suffered engine failure and was left immobile. Brown also had a disappointing qualifying result for Race 17, but recovered six spots to finish in eighth. Feeney leads the race for the Darwin Triple Crown trophy on 160 points, with another 140 points up for grabs in Sunday's 200km race. Unlike previous seasons when the Crown was only awarded to a driver who won a clean sweep, whoever amasses the most points over the course of the weekend will claim the prize. RACE 17 RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) 3. Matt Payne (Grove Racing) 4. Bryce Fullwood (Brad Jones Racing) 5. James Courtney (Blanchard Racing Team) RACE 18 RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Anton De Pasquale (Team 18) 3. Kai Allen (Grove Racing) 4. Andre Heimgartner (Brad Jones Racing) 5. Brodie Kostecki (Dick Johnson Racing) CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Will Brown (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 3. Matt Payne (Grove Racing) 4. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) 5. Chaz Mostert (Walkinshaw Andretti United) Broc Feeney has continued his dominance in Darwin, winning back-to-back races from pole to extend his lead at the top of the Supercars standings. The Triple Eight speedster seems unstoppable at the moment. With his third and fourth consecutive race wins on Saturday, he opened up a 143-point gap over teammate Will Brown in the race for the Sprint Cup. In a controlled performance in the day's second race, Feeney held on to the lead from the jump, setting a Darwin lap record of one minute 7.523 seconds in the process. "It's been a really awesome day. Struggled a little bit yesterday, didn't feel too comfortable," Feeney said. "So to come out this morning and get two poles was awesome, and then to convert those two to race wins. "At the moment it's been fantastic ... just really enjoying life and momentum is continuing, which is great." After pitting last, the 22-year-old made the most of a speedy stop and a fresh set of supersoft tyres to hold off Anton De Pasquale until a safety car with two laps to go sealed the result. De Pasquale's second-place finish was his first podium of the season, while Grove Racing rookie Kai Allen picked up his first career podium in third place. De Pasquale and Allen both slipped behind Brodie Kostecki and Matt Payne after pitting late, but jumped back into the top three with fresher tyres. Cam Waters, who started in third, slipped back through the pack before an off on turn one with two laps to go sent him back to 10th. Brown recovered 10 places to finish seventh after starting in 17th. Feeney's two wins continued his love affair with Hidden Valley Raceway, including winning both races in 2024 and another the previous year. What is it about the track that suits him so much? "I don't really know," Feeney said. "Every year I come back and when I keep getting good results I go 'far out, I wish every track could be like this'. "Obviously it suits my style a little bit, but I suppose I wish I knew the answer because I'd try and be successful at all the tracks if I could." Feeney earlier held off Tickford's Waters to win Race 17 as carnage unfolded behind. It took just one turn for the first big shunt of the race to bring out the safety car. Wheel contact from James Golding fired Jaxon Evans into the barrier at the exit of turn one at high speed, dislodging his front wheel and ruling his car out of the rest of the day's action. The Brad Jones Racing crew will be working overtime to get Evans' No.12 Camaro ready to race on Sunday. There was more drama straight off the restart, with Jack Le Brocq shunting hard into the wall amid cramped conditions on pit straight and parting ways with his front tyre. Seconds later, Richie Stanaway suffered heavy damage in a tangle between Nick Percat, while Ryan Wood's Ford Mustang suffered engine failure and was left immobile. Brown also had a disappointing qualifying result for Race 17, but recovered six spots to finish in eighth. Feeney leads the race for the Darwin Triple Crown trophy on 160 points, with another 140 points up for grabs in Sunday's 200km race. Unlike previous seasons when the Crown was only awarded to a driver who won a clean sweep, whoever amasses the most points over the course of the weekend will claim the prize. RACE 17 RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) 3. Matt Payne (Grove Racing) 4. Bryce Fullwood (Brad Jones Racing) 5. James Courtney (Blanchard Racing Team) RACE 18 RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Anton De Pasquale (Team 18) 3. Kai Allen (Grove Racing) 4. Andre Heimgartner (Brad Jones Racing) 5. Brodie Kostecki (Dick Johnson Racing) CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Will Brown (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 3. Matt Payne (Grove Racing) 4. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) 5. Chaz Mostert (Walkinshaw Andretti United)
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The 8 best Little Italy neighborhoods in the U.S.
Frank DePasquale was a teenager in 1955 when his family left the foot of Mount Vesuvius in Naples to immigrate to Boston's North End. His father was chasing the Italian dream of expanding his company Ambrosio, now one of the world's biggest Italian confetti candy (Jordan almond) suppliers. Sadly, he passed away shortly after they arrived and never lived to see it. 'My lifelong ambition here is to make his dream of running Italian American businesses come true,' says DePasquale. Today, DePasquale is one of the 5.5 million Italians who immigrated to America between 1820 and 2004. He runs eight eateries in Boston's North End. In the Italian community, families (like his) pass down their beloved recipes. From Philadelphia's South 9th Street Italian Market to San Francisco's North Beach renaissance, and all the Chicago pizza in between—these are some of the most iconic Italian neighborhoods, with the best Italian restaurants, delis, markets, and bakeries in the United States. Click here to see the YouTube playlist for National Geographic's Big Little Italy. Lower Manhattan's Little Italy was once the primary American settlement for Italian immigrants, reaching 10,000 Italians in 1910. After Chinatown moved in, Little Italy was pared down to five blocks on Mulberry Street. This is where travelers can still visit America's oldest pizzeria, (Gennero) Lombardi's (1905), the first Italian cafe, Ferrara Bakery (1892), and one of its original Italian restaurants, Barbetta (1906), serving Piemontese cuisine. Stop by the Scognamillo family-owned Patsy's (1944) in Frank Sinatra's old stomping grounds. The neighborhood hosts the annual Feast of San Gennaro in September with parades, live music, and street food like calzones and zeppole (fried dough). Meanwhile in the Bronx, often dubbed New York City's 'Real Little Italy,' Italian shops and restaurants—like Mario's—have lined Arthur Avenue for a century. Italian Americans shop at Arthur Avenue Market, developed by former Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia in 1940. Pillowy gnocchi baked with sweet marinara, buffalo mozzarella, and basil in a wood-fired oven is worth the indulgence at DePasquale's Bricco restaurant—especially when paired with pepperoncini juice in a hot and dirty martini topped off gorgonzola-stuffed olives.'My whole goal is to keep the traditions going, like the feast of the seven fishes the way we celebrated in Italy and Sunday dinners,' says DePasquale, who opened his first restaurant, Trattoria Il Panino, in 1987. 'It's keeping this neighborhood the way it was.' In the historic North End, between the 1680 home of Paul Revere and the Old North Church, there are over 100 Italian restaurants, most of which are still run by generational Italian immigrant families. With newcomers, some still occupy brick apartments above touristy outdoor eateries, like Boston's first Italian cafe, Caffé Vittoria, brewing since 1929; oldest Italian restaurant, Cantina Italiana; and first pizzeria, Pizzeria Regina, open since 1926. New restaurants, including renowned Italian chef Tony Susi's Little Sage, maintain old-world flavor. Bova's, Mike's, and Modern bakeries still compete in Boston's 'cannoli wars' for bragging rights, while Parziale's has been serving pizzelle since 1907. Take it all in on Prince Street, where Prince Spaghetti was first made by Sicilian immigrants in 1912 and later filmed for the famous commercial; on a North End Boston Food Tour by life-long North End resident Bobby Agrippino; or at the annual Saint Anthony's Feast in August. The California Gold Rush drew Italian American stoneworkers to San Francisco to build mansions for the rich who'd struck gold. Sicilian anglers found blue seas off Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco Bay, and Italian businessmen opened anchors like Ghirardelli chocolate. After the San Francisco earthquake in 1906, Italian Americans brought into the city's North Beach neighborhood their legendary eateries, including Liguria, the city's oldest bakery with the best focaccia. From the tricolor crosswalks to the new Honor Walk celebrating local notable historic Italian Americans, what's clear is San Francisco's Little Italy is experiencing a renaissance. Find all pizza styles at Tony's Pizza Napoletana owned by Guinness World Record Holder pizza tosser Tony Gemignani, and visit Fior d'Italia, open since 1886 and touted as the country's oldest Italian restaurant. Italian foodies have a lot to consider, from the rum-soaked St. Honore sponge cake at Victoria Pastry Company, the tiramisu at Stella Pastry & Cafe, and the Italian marionette show and pizza acrobatics at Festa Italiana. While pizza was first rolled out around the 6th century B.C., Chicago gets credit for its sink-your-teeth-in pizza crust. Americans inspired by pizza-tossing Neapolitan-Italians created the first deep-dish 'Chicago-style' pizza at the original Pizzeria Uno in 1943. Italians who settled in the Windy City came looking for factory jobs in the 1800s and settled in the Little Italy neighborhood of the city's Near West Side, where Italian American heritage remains strong on Taylor Street at Conte di Savoia and the family-run Pompei. Chi-town's second claim to Italian food fame—the thin-sliced Italian beef sandwich with au jus—was invented at Al's Beef by Tony Ferreri in 1938. For a James Beard award-winner try Tufano's Vernon Park Tap; for the red-sauce joint go to Peanut Park Trattoria; and for little romance, it's been The Village at Italian Village since 1927. Many Italians who came to Ohio via New York City followed in the footsteps of Joseph Carabelli. The stonecutter arrived from Lombardy in 1880, and today, the monuments he carved still stand proudly beside Cleveland's Little Italy. The original Italian neighborhood developed by Sicilian immigrants disappeared to urban renewal after World War II. Carabelli's neighborhood greets visitors with longstanding establishments, like Guarino's, established in 1918 and still family-run. Mama Santa's is the spot for a Sicilian slice and if it's chicken marsala you're after, go to La Dolce Vita, where you can still catch live opera performances. Cap off the meal with cappuccino and biscotti at Presti's, Cleveland's oldest bakery, or grab a cannoli from Corbo's. Italian families first came to San Diego in the 1920s for tuna fishing—a longstanding Sicilian tradition. This northwest Little Italy neighborhood went quiet for years, until its revival through Italian urban public art, waterfront green space, and events—thanks to its Little Italy Association. Tucked in among over 70 Italian food establishments is the award-winner that helped bring the neighborhood back to life in 2003, Market By Buon Appetito. Other gems include Enoteca Adriano, Pappalecco (serving Italian coffee, gelato, and paninis), and Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge and its pasta bar. There's also a farmer's market open twice a week and a European-style gathering space, Piazza della Famiglia. Early Italian immigrants made Philadelphia's Bella Vista neighborhood a home. At the heart of this still-lively, charming neighborhood sits the country's oldest continually operating outdoor food market, South 9th Street Italian Market, established by early Italian immigrants living in Antonio Palumbo's boarding house. Two of the country's oldest continuously operating Italian restaurants reside in the market district: Ralph's (1900) and Dante & Luigi's Corona di Ferro (1899). Take an Italian American-led StrEATS of Philly Food Tour, and savor the sweet sfogliatelle (a flaky, shell-shaped, cream-filled pastry) at Isgro Pastries, and salty provolone and prosciutto at DiBruno Bros. market, opened in 1939 by Italian immigrants Dann and Joe Di Bruno. Anyone who has visited Providence knows that Italian roots run deep in Rhode Island's capital city. 'Growing up with my Italian grandparents was a gift—their homes were always filled with the aromas of simmering sauce, fresh pasta, meats, baked treats, and stories told around a crowded kitchen table,' says Rick Simone. Today, Providence's Federal Hill is still home to third- and fourth-generation Italians, feeding us like we're family at Camille's and Scialo Brothers Bakery. There's meat and cheese from the DiCicco family-owned Tony's Colonial Market, and Angelo's Civita Farnese—the city's oldest restaurant open since 1924. And don't forget the handmade pasta, kneaded for 80 years now at Venda Ravioli and fourth-generation meat market Antonelli Poultry. 'Italian food wasn't just a meal. It was a celebration of love, family, and tradition,' says Simone. 'Those early experiences taught me the deep value of connection, and they continue to shape everything I do today.' Anna Fiorentino is an award-winning journalist of 20 years whose work has also appeared in Afar Magazine, Outside Magazine, BBC, Smithsonian Magazine, and Boston Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram.
National Geographic
13-06-2025
- National Geographic
The 8 best Little Italy neighborhoods in the U.S.
Frank DePasquale was a teenager in 1955 when his family left the foot of Mount Vesuvius in Naples to immigrate to Boston's North End. His father was chasing the Italian dream of expanding his company Ambrosio, now one of the world's biggest Italian confetti candy (Jordan almond) suppliers. Sadly, he passed away shortly after they arrived and never lived to see it. 'My lifelong ambition here is to make his dream of running Italian American businesses come true,' says DePasquale. Today, DePasquale is one of the 5.5 million Italians who immigrated to America between 1820 and 2004. He runs eight eateries in Boston's North End. In the Italian community, families (like his) pass down their beloved recipes. From Philadelphia's South 9th Street Italian Market to San Francisco's North Beach renaissance, and all the Chicago pizza in between—these are some of the most iconic Italian neighborhoods, with the best Italian restaurants, delis, markets, and bakeries in the United States. Mozzarella stretching, sausage stuffing, and a ceiling full of meat! Jo Franco is discovering what makes New York's Little Italy so authentic. Stream National Geographic's "Big Little Italy" now on YouTube. Click here to see the YouTube playlist for National Geographic's Big Little Italy. Little Italy, New York City Lower Manhattan's Little Italy was once the primary American settlement for Italian immigrants, reaching 10,000 Italians in 1910. After Chinatown moved in, Little Italy was pared down to five blocks on Mulberry Street. This is where travelers can still visit America's oldest pizzeria, (Gennero) Lombardi's (1905), the first Italian cafe, Ferrara Bakery (1892), and one of its original Italian restaurants, Barbetta (1906), serving Piemontese cuisine. Stop by the Scognamillo family-owned Patsy's (1944) in Frank Sinatra's old stomping grounds. The neighborhood hosts the annual Feast of San Gennaro in September with parades, live music, and street food like calzones and zeppole (fried dough). Meanwhile in the Bronx, often dubbed New York City's 'Real Little Italy,' Italian shops and restaurants—like Mario's—have lined Arthur Avenue for a century. Italian Americans shop at Arthur Avenue Market, developed by former Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia in 1940. In New York City, revelers hang out at the San Gennaro Festival in Manhattan's Little Italy neighborhood. The feast celebrates the life of San Gennaro of Naples, the Bishop of Benevento, Italy, who was martyred in 305 A.D. Photograph By Joe Buglewicz/Redux In NYC's Little Italy, a cook grills sausage at the annual Feast of San Gennaro on Mulberry Street. The Neapolitans pray to him for protection from fires, earthquakes, plagues, droughts, and the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Photograph By John M. Mantel/Redux During the Feast of Gennaro, contestants compete in the zeppole-eating contest. The Italian pastry is a deep-fried dough ball with powdered sugar. Photograph By John M. Mantel/Redux North End, Boston Pillowy gnocchi baked with sweet marinara, buffalo mozzarella, and basil in a wood-fired oven is worth the indulgence at DePasquale's Bricco restaurant—especially when paired with pepperoncini juice in a hot and dirty martini topped off gorgonzola-stuffed olives.'My whole goal is to keep the traditions going, like the feast of the seven fishes the way we celebrated in Italy and Sunday dinners,' says DePasquale, who opened his first restaurant, Trattoria Il Panino, in 1987. 'It's keeping this neighborhood the way it was.' In the historic North End, between the 1680 home of Paul Revere and the Old North Church, there are over 100 Italian restaurants, most of which are still run by generational Italian immigrant families. With newcomers, some still occupy brick apartments above touristy outdoor eateries, like Boston's first Italian cafe, Caffé Vittoria, brewing since 1929; oldest Italian restaurant, Cantina Italiana; and first pizzeria, Pizzeria Regina, open since 1926. New restaurants, including renowned Italian chef Tony Susi's Little Sage, maintain old-world flavor. Bova's, Mike's, and Modern bakeries still compete in Boston's 'cannoli wars' for bragging rights, while Parziale's has been serving pizzelle since 1907. Take it all in on Prince Street, where Prince Spaghetti was first made by Sicilian immigrants in 1912 and later filmed for the famous commercial; on a North End Boston Food Tour by life-long North End resident Bobby Agrippino; or at the annual Saint Anthony's Feast in August. Boston's North End, a working-class Italian-American neighborhood, showcases an array of architectural styles including Italianate, colonial revival, Romanesque, and Renaissance revival. Photograph By Marcio Jose Bastos Silva/ Shutterstock North Beach, San Francisco The California Gold Rush drew Italian American stoneworkers to San Francisco to build mansions for the rich who'd struck gold. Sicilian anglers found blue seas off Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco Bay, and Italian businessmen opened anchors like Ghirardelli chocolate. After the San Francisco earthquake in 1906, Italian Americans brought into the city's North Beach neighborhood their legendary eateries, including Liguria, the city's oldest bakery with the best focaccia. From the tricolor crosswalks to the new Honor Walk celebrating local notable historic Italian Americans, what's clear is San Francisco's Little Italy is experiencing a renaissance. Find all pizza styles at Tony's Pizza Napoletana owned by Guinness World Record Holder pizza tosser Tony Gemignani, and visit Fior d'Italia, open since 1886 and touted as the country's oldest Italian restaurant. Italian foodies have a lot to consider, from the rum-soaked St. Honore sponge cake at Victoria Pastry Company, the tiramisu at Stella Pastry & Cafe, and the Italian marionette show and pizza acrobatics at Festa Italiana. Although not located in San Francisco's Little Italy, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company was founded by Italian chocolatier, Domenico Ghiradelli in 1852. Ghirardelli was born in Rapallo, Italy, and moved to California during the Gold Rush. Photograph By F11 Photo/ Shutterstock Little Italy, Chicago While pizza was first rolled out around the 6th century B.C., Chicago gets credit for its sink-your-teeth-in pizza crust. Americans inspired by pizza-tossing Neapolitan-Italians created the first deep-dish 'Chicago-style' pizza at the original Pizzeria Uno in 1943. Italians who settled in the Windy City came looking for factory jobs in the 1800s and settled in the Little Italy neighborhood of the city's Near West Side, where Italian American heritage remains strong on Taylor Street at Conte di Savoia and the family-run Pompei. Chi-town's second claim to Italian food fame—the thin-sliced Italian beef sandwich with au jus—was invented at Al's Beef by Tony Ferreri in 1938. For a James Beard award-winner try Tufano's Vernon Park Tap; for the red-sauce joint go to Peanut Park Trattoria; and for little romance, it's been The Village at Italian Village since 1927. In Chicago, food lovers can try a delicious deep-dish pizza at several restaurants around the city, including Malnatti's Restaurant on Rush Street. Photograph By Robert Haidinger/laif/Redux Little Italy, Cleveland Many Italians who came to Ohio via New York City followed in the footsteps of Joseph Carabelli. The stonecutter arrived from Lombardy in 1880, and today, the monuments he carved still stand proudly beside Cleveland's Little Italy. The original Italian neighborhood developed by Sicilian immigrants disappeared to urban renewal after World War II. Carabelli's neighborhood greets visitors with longstanding establishments, like Guarino's, established in 1918 and still family-run. Mama Santa's is the spot for a Sicilian slice and if it's chicken marsala you're after, go to La Dolce Vita, where you can still catch live opera performances. Cap off the meal with cappuccino and biscotti at Presti's, Cleveland's oldest bakery, or grab a cannoli from Corbo's. The West Side Market is considered the oldest operating market space in Cleveland, Ohio. Photograph By Sean Pavone/Shutterstock The streets in Boston's Little Italy are decorated for a religious festival in 1935. Photograph By B. Anthony Stewart, Nat Geo Image Collection In 1935, this 'while you wait' cameraman finds business profitable during a religious celebration in Boston's Little Italy. Photograph By Anthony B. Stewart, Nat Geo Image Collection Little Italy, San Diego Italian families first came to San Diego in the 1920s for tuna fishing—a longstanding Sicilian tradition. This northwest Little Italy neighborhood went quiet for years, until its revival through Italian urban public art, waterfront green space, and events—thanks to its Little Italy Association. Tucked in among over 70 Italian food establishments is the award-winner that helped bring the neighborhood back to life in 2003, Market By Buon Appetito. Other gems include Enoteca Adriano, Pappalecco (serving Italian coffee, gelato, and paninis), and Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge and its pasta bar. There's also a farmer's market open twice a week and a European-style gathering space, Piazza della Famiglia. The Little Italy Association oversees and expedites the revitalization and beautification of the Little Italy neighborhood in downtown San Diego. Visitors will find trendy cocktail bars, restaurants with busy patios, upscale clothing boutiques, and indie music venues, but the weekly Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market draws crowds. Photograph By Gabriele Maltinti / Shutterstock Bella Vista, Philadelphia Early Italian immigrants made Philadelphia's Bella Vista neighborhood a home. At the heart of this still-lively, charming neighborhood sits the country's oldest continually operating outdoor food market, South 9th Street Italian Market, established by early Italian immigrants living in Antonio Palumbo's boarding house. Two of the country's oldest continuously operating Italian restaurants reside in the market district: Ralph's (1900) and Dante & Luigi's Corona di Ferro (1899). Take an Italian American-led StrEATS of Philly Food Tour, and savor the sweet sfogliatelle (a flaky, shell-shaped, cream-filled pastry) at Isgro Pastries, and salty provolone and prosciutto at DiBruno Bros. market, opened in 1939 by Italian immigrants Dann and Joe Di Bruno. Philadelphia's South 9th Street Italian Market is the oldest working outdoor market in the U.S. Photograph By F11 Photo/shutterstock Federal Hill, Providence Anyone who has visited Providence knows that Italian roots run deep in Rhode Island's capital city. 'Growing up with my Italian grandparents was a gift—their homes were always filled with the aromas of simmering sauce, fresh pasta, meats, baked treats, and stories told around a crowded kitchen table,' says Rick Simone. Today, Providence's Federal Hill is still home to third- and fourth-generation Italians, feeding us like we're family at Camille's and Scialo Brothers Bakery. There's meat and cheese from the DiCicco family-owned Tony's Colonial Market, and Angelo's Civita Farnese—the city's oldest restaurant open since 1924. And don't forget the handmade pasta, kneaded for 80 years now at Venda Ravioli and fourth-generation meat market Antonelli Poultry. 'Italian food wasn't just a meal. It was a celebration of love, family, and tradition,' says Simone. 'Those early experiences taught me the deep value of connection, and they continue to shape everything I do today.' Travelers can enjoy a gondola ride on the Providence River in Providence, R.I. Photograph By Claudia G Cooper/Shutterstock Anna Fiorentino is an award-winning journalist of 20 years whose work has also appeared in Afar Magazine, Outside Magazine, BBC, Smithsonian Magazine, and Boston Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram.
Boston Globe
26-04-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
North End historical museum finds location along Freedom Trail after lengthy search
Tom Damigella, the society's president, said bringing a museum to the North End is a core part of the society's mission to preserve the neighborhood's heritage 'in perpetuity.' 'This is an iconic neighborhood,' Damigella said. 'It's got 400 years of history. It's the cradle of liberty. It's got a great immigration story, everybody from the Old World came here. It was a colonial settlement. I mean, the stories are just phenomenal.' Advertisement The location could hardly be better for a historical destination. When it opens on the ground floor of a building at 3 Prince Street, the museum will be directly on the Freedom Trail, which winds from the Paul Revere House just around the corner to Old North Church and Copp's Hill Burying Ground. Residents of the neighborhood 'have been waiting for something like this,' Damigella said. Founded in 2010, the historical society has been looking for a permanent space for years. A recent proposal that would have secured a location on Lovejoy Wharf near TD Garden But that disappointment turned out to be a blessing in disguise, he said. Advertisement 'I'm glad it worked out that way, because this is better than that location was,' he said. 'So bad things happen for good reasons.' The new location, tucked between Hanover Street and North Square on a stretch known to locals as 'Little Prince,' came to the society's attention somewhat serendipitously. When Damigella saw a ground floor Prince Street condo on the market, he knew it would be the perfect place for a museum. He approached local restauranteur Frank DePasquale, who was familiar with the society's struggle to find a location. The owner of Bricco, Trattoria, and nearly a dozen other restaurants in the neighborhood said he offered to buy the property for $500,000, remodel it, and lease it to the historical society essentially for free. The society's board jumped at the prospect, and the purchase closed last month. 'I started them off with a five-year lease, but I hope that they're there for a lifetime,' DePasquale said. 'My whole mission is to make this the greatest inner-city Italian community in the country. And little by little, we're doing that.' The location for the North End Historical Society on Prince Street. The space is under construction and will open next year. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff DePasquale said he would also pay for the renovation and install a new glass facade. The museum exhibits are still being designed, he said. 'Frank's great in construction — he can do things in 10 seconds, it's amazing,' Damigella said. 'His generosity, to take that on, is wonderful. But we still have 400 years of content to make a theme out of, to put into some chronological order so we can tell the stories.' To create the museum displays, Damigella said the society has tapped Trivium Interactive, a Boston-based visual design firm whose past clients include the Museum of Science and the Museum of African American History. Advertisement There are plenty of well-known stories from the neighborhood to focus on, Damigella said, including and Related : Other exhibits will feature the 'These are the stories that we will be telling, and they're very colorful and interesting and surprising to a lot of people,' Damigella said. The North End Museum would be one of the first new attractions along the Freedom Trail Suzanne Segura Taylor, executive director of the Freedom Trail Foundation, said she had not worked with the historical society directly, but welcomed the addition of a new museum along the trail, which is visited by millions of people every year. 'Projects like the society's are commendable as they amplify the history of Boston's neighborhoods and inform and educate both residents and visitors alike,' Taylor said in a statement. Once it opens, the museum will likely be added to the foundation's maps and other materials as an unofficial, 'off-the-trail' attraction, Taylor said. Damigella said the museum would honor not only the neighborhood's modern Italian-American culture, but the waves of Jewish and Irish immigrants that preceded them. As he pointed out, both Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, mother of John F. Kennedy, and her father, Advertisement 'The different societies, the customs, the traditions — all the things that today are still going on, that [give] this neighborhood the wonderful character it's known for,' Damigella said. 'We're going to do it all.' Camilo Fonseca can be reached at
