Modigliani Up Close
As a child, I was intrigued by Amedeo Modigliani’s art. Looking back, I’m not surprised. After all, Modigliani was a modern painter who depicted stylized women, men, and children, a people person who executed few landscapes or still lifes. To make his portraits of mostly seated figures, he focused on heads and torsos as if he were an Italian Renais...
Italians in America - Our Immigrant Stories: Dad’s wisdom: ‘Remain open and understanding while navigating this new world’
I was born in Palermo, Sicilia, on July 12, 1966; we lived in the little town of Gangi. My dad, mom, her mother Giose and her father Giacomo and I traveled 11 days by boat to the United States of America. We arrived just in time to celebrate my second birthday at the port of New York on July 12, 1968. Our original stay was brief, and we returned to...
Resident Joe Arancio Named Clark’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year
At a Clark Township Council meeting held Jan. 17, resident Joe Arancio was recognized as the recreation department’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year. “So many residents of Clark offer their talents and volunteer their time to help the recreation department throughout the year [and] we are so appreciative of individuals who coach teams, hold classes, se...
Updates for Italian citizens from the Consular Offices of the Embassy of Italy in Washington
A.I.R.E. REGISTRATION. A.I.R.E. registration requests or changes submitted via FAST IT will be given priority processing over those submitted via other means effective February 1, 2023. PASSPORTS. The Consular Offices of the Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C. have introduced the option of using a "priority lane" for making an appointment with the...
Italian American one voice coalition announces victory in Toms River - Columbus Day is back
The Italian American One Voice Coalition (“IAOVC”), America’s largest independent Italian American anti-bias educational organization, reports that the 2023-24 School Calendar, recently issued by the Toms River Regional School District, returns Columbus Day as a school holiday. This follows IAOVC’s, other Italian American organizations’ and public...
Livingston UNICO Installs Newest Chapter Member and Honors Former Presidents
Livingston UNICO, a local Italian-American service organization that follows the UNICO National traditions of serving its community through donations, service projects, scholarships and more, recently installed resident and Livingston Township Council member Rosaura “Rosy” Bagolie as its newest member. Former chapter president and past district gov...
Appeals court says Kenney did not discriminate against Italian Americans by renaming Columbus Day holiday to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a lower court decision to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Mayor Jim Kenney discriminated against Italian Americans by renaming the city’s Columbus Day holiday to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. A year ago, U.S. District Judge C. Darnell Jones II ruled that the plaintiffs, including City Councilmember Mark Squ...
A Brief History of Italians in Philadelphia
The earliest contact between the Philadelphia region and Italy occurred during the 17th century. Philadelphia became a magnet for northern Italian immigrants to British North America, who could profit by connecting the city to ports such as Genoa. Many of these skilled Northern immigrants were musicians, artists, scientists, intellectuals, artisan...
Italian Cultural Foundation seeks nominations for 2023 Spirit of Achievement Award
The Italian Cultural Foundation is asking the community to submit nominations for its 2023 Spirit of Achievement Award. The award recognizes local individuals who are of Italian heritage and are known for their service to the community. An award presentation will take place at the Italian Cultural Foundation Gala Ball in November. To be considered,...
President judge says Italy an indelible part of her identity
Linda A. Cartisano is a proud native of Chester, Pennsylvania, with a substantial Italian influence. Chester is important because it’s “a city of racial and ethnic diversity with residents of all income levels,” she said when she campaigned in 2009 for Common Pleas Court in Delaware County. “This has given me a perspective and history of dealing wi...
Bocche Inutili (Useless Mouths) by Claudio Uberti
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023, 6:00 PM EST. Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy - 3000 Whitehaven St, NW Washington, DC. On the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023, the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute invite you to the screening of Bocche Inutili (Useless Mouths), by Claudio Uberti. Italy 2022 | 100 mi...
Passport renewal applications exclusively for compatriots residing in New Jersey - March 2023
Notice is hereby given to compatriots registered with AIRE and residing in the State of New Jersey (Counties of Bergen, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, Warren, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset) that on Friday, March 3, 2023 starting at 9:00 a.m., it will be possible to apply for passport issuance by appointment at the...