An Italian Makeover for Philadelphia

By Paul Bedard, Washington Whispers

With some help from Rome, this is the Year of Italy in Philly. Consul General Luigi Scotto tells Whispers that it starts March 1 with the annual Philadelphia Flower Show, where the theme is "Bella Italia." Says Scotto: "It will be like visiting Italy." Then in April, the city will host the first ever display of Galileo's telescopes outside Italy. "We are truly honored, and it is a great compliment to Italy," says Scotto of the Italy-focused events. "Italy is very fashionable now."

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