Michelangelo’s Drawings for the Sistine Chapel Visit the U.S. for the First Time
Dozens of drawings Michelangelo made while planning the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel will go on view at the Muscarelle Museum of Art after a monumental feat in networking and logistics by the Williamsburg, Virginia museum ahead of the Renaissance master’s 550th anniversary. Curator Adriano Marinazzo, an architect and Michelangelo expert, has organ...
Clark Resident Kim Baglieri Named 2024 Volunteer Resident of the Year
On Tuesday, January 21, the Clark Township Council met for its first meeting following its reorganization meeting of January 1. During the meeting, Ms. Kim Baglieri was honored with the 2024 Volunteer Resident of the Year Award. Also of note, Councilmember Angel Albanese, who had already been serving as acting mayor of the Township of Clark since t...
A Year in Reflection 2024 & More to Come in 2025!
It has been truly an honor to be at the helm of the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission and a voice for our culture and heritage for over a decade. I will continue to be a voice, but in a different role. I am honored and grateful to have been granted the title of NJIHC Chair Emeritus! I will now chair a committee dedicated to encouraging other s...
A Hoboken Story of Sinatra and the Man Who Knew Him
Hoboken, a city steeped in history and known for its vibrant culture, has another claim to fame: its connection to the legendary Frank Sinatra. While Sinatra's birthplace across the river might get all the glory, a new memoir by celebrity hairstylist Joseph Paris, Hairman of the Board, reveals fascinating ties between Ol' Blue Eyes and the Mile Squ...
Vincent Maione appointed Chairman of the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission
The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) is proud to announce the appointment of Vincent Maione as its new Chairman. A highly respected leader and advocate for preserving and promoting Italian American culture, Maione brings a wealth of experience and a passionate commitment to advancing the mission of the Commission. Maione, a long-time...
Italian artist finds inspiration in Ocean City
Giovanni Casadei was born and raised in Rome and now lives in Philadelphia, but the professional artist’s favorite place to paint is Ocean City. “What I really like is the opportunity to express big distance,” he said. “You have the horizon, and it goes on forever. Growing up in Rome, and living in Philadelphia there are certainly opportunities as...
Italians in America – Our Immigrant Stories: Former county commissioner touts conservative values of faith and family (and food)
Joe Gale is a great example of the fire, heart and independence borne from our Italian blood. His mom Roseanne Tramo Gale’s grandparents, the Testas and Bonannos, emigrated to the United States from Sicily, and settled in South Philadelphia. The Tramos’ son, Carmen “Charles” Tramo, moved to Overbrook with his wife Marie where they kept their tradit...
New headquarters of the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia!
1818 Market street is the new address of the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, starting from February 1, 2025. The new offices will be located in a prime building with enhanced security and screening features. Access will be permitted strictly by appointment; we invite you to refer to our free @Prenotami system to book your appointment. P...
Want to learn more about Italian American culture? Author, historian Longo to speak
Many communities across Somerset County have a strong Italian-American heritage, and All Saints parish invites to attend a presentation by an Italian-American author and historian. Stephanie Longo, an assistant professor at Penn State-Scranton and an expert in the Italian-American history of Northeastern Pennsylvania, will speak at 2 p.m. Sunday at...
The Sinatra Walking Tour: Hoboken With Ol’ Blue Eyes Himself
When most people think about Hoboken they think of Ol’ Blue Eyes: Frank Sinatra, the “kid from Hoboken who got the breaks,” as writer Bruce Bliven coined him. All over the Mile Square, tributes pay homage to this musical and historical legend, as Hoboken was his birthplace and where he found his fame. The city is decorated with all things Sinatra f...
Plainfields’ Chapter of UNICO Fundraising Dinner will Benefit Local Charities
Marisa Tufaro’s paternal grandmother prepared wonderful Italian pasta dinners. On any given Sunday, the aroma of meatballs, sausage, and braciole simmering on the stove for hours in homemade gravy (sauce) filled the house. As preparation for the main course neared its end, family members would whet their palates with mozzarella, prosciutto, and Ita...
Parents were blueprint for her life as a builder – of big projects, relationships and dreams
The National Constitution Center, the Eagles Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field), Cira Center, Sysco, 10 Rittenhouse, schools in Philadelphia and Margate, a race track, casinos and 13 pages of other projects, airports, condos, hotels and high rises, illuminate the force of nature that is Carol Tamburino. Her life’s work is mortar to our region’s foun...