Satire and the Italian Soul
Honors the Coal Region’s Italian-American heritage by celebrating its quirks, its contradictions, and its enduring spirit
By Greg Maresca —— Bio and Archives--July 11, 2026
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The Italian-American communities of Kulpmont, Shamokin, and Mount Carmel, where the scent of peppers and onions still drifts through parish halls, offers a cultural richness that practically begs to be celebrated during San Marziale’s festival weekend. Last year, I wrote a playful satire about Pennsylvanian Italians that struck a chord locally, not because it was provocative, but because it was rooted in affection for the people who keep these traditions alive.
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