Three Childhood Friends Bring Authentic Italian Dishes Back to Lodi
Borough officials, new owners and their families, friends, and employees gathered Friday afternoon to welcome one of the newest businesses to call Lodi home. Oldies music played, and classic cars were featured as over 100 people joined new owners John John Giaquinto, Sal Montesanto, and Anthony Stobling, and their families, including Garfield Mayor...
Luigi Chinetti Jr. Named Grand Marshal for The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) is thrilled to announce that Luigi Chinetti Jr. has been named the Grand Marshal for the highly anticipated 41st running of the event. This year's PVGP will be a special celebration, as Ferrari has been named the Marque of the Year, with a focus on the remarkable history of the North American Racing Team, NA...
The Feast Must Go On
The feast must go on! When faced with a rainout, those five words became the battle cry for ISDA’s Sacro Monte Lodge during this year’s “La Madonna Del Sacro Monte Feast” in Clifton, N.J. Under normal circumstances, rain during an Italian feast would be a disaster. However, this year, the rain turned out to be a blessing in disguise! The enthusiasm...
Coccia Institute: “Teaching Italian Workshops” Registration Now Open
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for “Teaching Italian Symposium/Workshops XVI: Activating SDGs in the Italian Classroom”– the 16th annual professional development program organized by the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America and Prof.ssa Enza Antenos, Dept. of World Languages & Cultures, at Montclair State University. This year’s event w...
In his work as a D.C. parish priest, Father Bava says he has been inspired by Black Catholics’ faith
Although he grew up in a farming family in Modesto, California, Father David Bava has spent more than four decades of his 50 years as a priest serving in predominantly African American parishes in the city of Washington, D.C. Interviewed about his 50th anniversary, Father Bava – the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Washington since 1995 – said he has le...
The fascinating history of Ferrari and North American Racing Team
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is honored to host Ferrari as our 2023 Marque of the Year and to pay homage to N.A.R.T. - the North American Racing Team both of which are deeply entwined in Pennsylvania history. Ferrari has been a timeless symbol of speed, power, and passion and one of the most iconic and successful brands in the world of motorsp...
A Recipe for a Festival
A couple of weeks ago, in Jessup, Pennsylvania—the small town next to mine when I was a boy—large crowds of people showed up to celebrate the annual “Race of the Saints,” called in Italian La Corsa dei Ceri, “the Race of the Candles,” because that is what the structures look like. You must imagine, each set and pegged upright on wide and sturdy pla...
My Way Cafe spices up Little Italy for the 40th Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival
The Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival brought back an old favorite last year with Little Italy. For its 40th anniversary this year, improvements are being made to the beloved food stand thanks to a St. Clairsville business. “It's a good opportunity to get across the river and for people to try our food who haven't been here yet," M...
Leonardo Pop-Up Library
Saturday, July 1, 2023 - 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join the National Gallery of Art Library and our friends at DC Public Library (DCPL) for a pop-up experience celebrating Leonardo da Vinci. Explore the National Gallery Library’s materials about the innovative artist and thinker, discover DC Public Library’s resources for summer, and apply for a DCPL-...
Bayonne Honors World War II Vet on 100th Birthday
John Baccarella, a World War II veteran, was honored by Bayonne’s First Responders on his 100th birthday earlier this month. The ceremony included the police and fire departments, as well as McCabe Ambulances that passed his house with sirens wailing. Baccarella, who served in Europe, trained at Fort Knox for the U.S. Army armored division. He serv...
New Gelato Shop Now Open in James-York Plaza
A new shop, The Swirl, recently opened in James-York Plaza offering gelato imported from Italy. The Swirl offers 14 different flavors of gelato that change regularly depending on the season. It also offers a Flavor Burst, a traditional swirl cone infused with flavors. While ice cream and gelato are similar, they aren’t the same. The Food Network ex...
Amerigo Vespucci Society holds 130th Anniversary Gala
On Sunday evening the Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch celebrated their 130th anniversary and honored their fellow member Frank J. Crupi, Esquire as the “Man-of-the-Year”. The event was held at Breakers in Spring Lake. Over one hundred and fifty people attended the event which began with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvre hour. The program i...