Richard Englert at a podium speaking during a Temple Press event.
On Thursday, Nov. 3, the recently-released Temple Press book The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia: History, Culture, People and Ideas was discussed during a panel discussion at Temple University’s Charles Library. The panel was moderated by former Temple president and current Chancellor Richard Englert. 
Joseph V. Labolito

Italy's profound cultural and arts impact on Philadelphia and southeastern Pennsylvania is profiled at length in The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia: History, Culture,