SEVEN HILLS, Ohio -- After Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta spent a weekend earlier this month with Mayor Simone Costanzo, visiting from Italian sister city Coreno Ausonio, the two respective leaders next visited Boston.
“We had the privilege to meet with Boston Mayor (Michele) Wu, who was a gracious host,” said Biasiotta, who noted that he and his wife traveled to Bean Town on their own dime.
“(Wu) introduced us to her family and local leaders.
“These types of exchanges symbolize unity between people from different cities and continents and help to make those large distances smaller,” Biasiotta said.
“We spoke of the potential for student exchanges and the need for people from different backgrounds -- and even different views -- to collaborate and communicate more than what is happening today, as well as how heritage and culture can be the bridge to start just that.”
The impetus for the Boston trip was to meet Wu, whose husband, Conor Pewarski, has family origins in Coreno Ausonio.
Biasiotta -- who while visiting Boston explored the Freedom Trail and toured Boston’s Italian North End neighborhood -- noted that beyond shared heritage, he found that the hospitality of the people was what binds all three cities of different sizes.
“Whether in the Midwest, downtown Boston or in Southern Italy, the hospitality of the people is the same,” he said.
“All will welcome you, ask that you stay for dinner and treat you more like a friend than a visitor.”
Parma 2025 girls volleyball: Signups for the Parma 2025 girls volleyball season have begun.
Players in grades 5-12 are eligible to participate; however, current middle school and high school team members are not allowed to play.
Registration is now through Sept. 12. The cost is $25 per person.
Participants must be residents of Parma, Parma Heights or Seven Hills.
All games will be played at Parma Community School.
Fall plant sale: Creekside Collaborative’s fall plant sale is scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sept. 21 at 7000 Randolph Drive in Parma.
The community is invited to browse a wide variety of native plants and trees, which play a key role in building a healthier, more resilient Northeast Ohio.
The native species aren’t just beautiful; they help improve soil health and support pollinators right in your back yard.
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