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Holiday Baking Made Easy: 4 Festive Recipes You Can Make at Home!

The holidays are all about bringing people together, and there's no better way to do that than with something fresh from the oven! At Virtual Pizza Academy, we believe great...

From Detroit-Style to New York Thin: JimmyHank Steps Outside His Comfort Zone at Pizza Expo Columbus 2026

Known as the Frico King for his award-winning Detroit-style pizzas, Virtual Pizza Academy co-founder Jim Henry took on an entirely new challenge at Pizza Expo Columbus 2026. Armed with a...

It’s Official: Virtual Pizza Academy® Is Now a Registered Trademark

We’re excited to share a pretty big milestone for Virtual Pizza Academy: Virtual Pizza Academy® is officially a federally registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)...

Is NEPA Pan-Fried Sicilian the Next Trending Pizza Style?

Pizza trends have a funny way of working. A style can exist for decades—quietly loved by the people who grew up with it—before suddenly the rest of the pizza world...

Student Spotlight! - Paul Romanowsky

Paul Romanowsky is back in the spotlight—and this time he's showing off a pair of fantastic Old Forge pizzas after taking our Old Forge Pizza Class! Paul reached out to...

Jimmy Henry Wins California Freestyle Category at the 2026 Real California Pizza Contest

Virtual Pizza Academy is proud to announce that co-founder Jimmy Henry captured the California Freestyle Category Championship at the 2026 Real California Pizza Contest with his Motor City Elote Detroit-Style Pizza,...

Jimmy Henry to Appear on Positively Philly on PHL17 This Wednesday, July 1

If you're in the Philadelphia area, be sure to tune in! Virtual Pizza Academy co-founder Jimmy Henry will be making a special appearance on Positively Philly on PHL17 on Wednesday,...

Give Experiences, Not More Stuff: Why Pizza Classes Make the Perfect Father's Day Gift

Finding the perfect Father's Day gift isn't always easy. How many coffee mugs, ties, and gadgets does Dad really need? This year, instead of giving more stuff that ends up...

Virtual Pizza Academy Co-Founder Jimmy Henry Named Finalist in National Real California Pizza Contest

Heading to Napa to Compete Among America's Best Pizza Chefs We are excited to announce that Virtual Pizza Academy Co-Founder and JimmyHank Pizza owner Jim Henry has been selected as...

The Best Ways to Reheat Pizza (and Why They Work)

Reheating pizza seems simple—until you end up with a soggy slice, rubbery cheese, or crust that snaps like a cracker. The difference between reviving pizza and ruining it comes down...

Old Forge Style Pizza: The Taste of Home You Never Forget

There’s pizza… and then there’s Old Forge style pizza. If you grew up anywhere near Old Forge—or spent time in Lackawanna County or Luzerne County—you already know: this isn’t just...

Why Experience Gifts Are Trending for Mother’s Day — And Why Pizza Night Might Be the Best One Yet

💐 This Mother’s Day, Skip the “Stuff” Flowers wilt.Chocolates disappear.Candles… well, Mom probably already has ten. If you’re searching for a Mother’s Day gift that actually means something, there’s a...

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