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The Italian Tribune Newspaper Celebrates 116 Years Serving Metro Detroit
This year, the Italian Tribune celebrates its 116th anniversary. Back in 1909, Vincent Giuliano, an Italian immigrant, launched La Tribuna Italiana del Michigan, an Italian-language newspaper created to give Italian-Americans in Michigan a voice. Fast-forward to 2024, and while much has changed, the newspaper remains a vital connection for the Italian-American community, proudly preserving 116…
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Columbus Day Committee Hosts Italian Street Fair
The Columbus Day Celebration Committee hosted the Italian Heritage Street Fair on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. It was a celebration of art, music, food and drink of Italy on Macomb Street in Mt. Clemens, featuring live entertainment at the main stage, pizza and cannoli eating contests and local restaurants and bars serving up Italian food…
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How Clinton Township Saved Columbus Day
(Published Dec. 9, 2022) – On Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees voted to rename all references to the Columbus Day holiday to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Clerk Kim Melzer requested an amendment to have both Indigenous People’s Day along with Columbus Day. Township Supervisor Bob Cannon voted against the measure. He said…
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2024 Columbus Day Honorees Chosen
The 2024 Man, Woman and Humanitarians of the Year have been named by the Columbus Day Celebration Committee. Man of the Yearis Anthony Forlini. Woman of the Year is Mary Smith. Humanitarian of the Year is Judge Joseph Toia. The honorees have been named due to their outstanding contributions to the Italian American community in…
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Fr. Enzo Addari Retirement Celebration Held at Andiamo
A very special Retirement Celebration was held on Thursday, April 18 at Andiamo Banquet Center for Fr. Enzo Addari, retired recently as the CEO of the St. Louis Center in Chelsea. Since 1983, Fr. Enzo has been an unwavering beacon of compassion and dedication in the community. Fr. Enzo is a cherished member of various organizations,…