Farewell to Mrs. Elda M. Coccia
With a heavy heart, the Joseph and Elda Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America and the Montclair State University community mourn the passing of Mrs. Elda M. Coccia. Along with her husband, Cav. Joseph Coccia, Jr., Elda co-founded the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America at Montclair State University, which advanc...
New Location for Popular Italian Restaurant in Cape May, NJ
Cape May is buzzing about a new Italian restaurant set to reopen on April 6th. Vincenzo Sanzone has been creating authentic Italian dishes in South Jersey for over 30 years. He opened Iccara Italian Bistro in 2017 and it was known as much for its warm, welcoming ambiance, and friendly service as well as a delectable selection of Italian favorites....
Alfred Joseph Trifiro, proud veteran
Alfred Joseph Trifiro died Thursday, March 23, 2023, in the loving company of his wife, Anne Pennucci Trifiro, to whom he had been married for 61 years, and daughters Nancy (Stephen Troese), Cory (Philip Kuhn) and Michele (John Beavers). He was born Dec. 23, 1929, in Somerville, Mass., on December 23, 1929, to the late Joseph and Rose Trifiro. He w...
Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award-Dr. Mary Rorro
Dr. Mary Rorro received the Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award which is an award bestowed by the President of the United States. It was established by executive order by George W. Bush to honor outstanding volunteers that give hundreds of hours per year helping others and recognizes the impact they make, through the President’s Council on Se...
Nino's Pastry Shoppe Opening Second Location in Ewing, NJ
Lucky you. Soon you'll be able to get Nino's pastries at another spot in Mercer County. Nino's Pastry Shoppe on Quakerbridge Road in Hamilton Township, well known for its Italian pastries, Italian cookies, cakes and other goodies, is expanding. The bakery is opening a second location on Scotch Road in Ewing. It's going to be where the old Italian P...
Top US and Italian Researchers Unite for Cutting-Edge Conference on Medicine, Science, and Technology Hosted by SHRO
The Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO), led by Prof. Antonio Giordano, in collaboration with the Texas Scientific Italian Community (TSIC), led by Prof. Andrea Giuffrida, will present the XVII Conference of Italian Researchers in the World on Saturday April 1st from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at Temple University of Philadelphia. Forty speakers wil...
Washington celebration of 100 years of the Italian Air Force
The day-long celebration of the centenary of the Italian Air Force in Washington yesterday, March 28, concluded with a reception hosted by the Italian Embassy in Washington and organized by the Office of the Defense Attaché, attended by members of the Armed Forces and the U.S. State Department and representatives of allied and partner countries."We...
MamaMancini’s CEO Adam Michaels sets sights on becoming billion-dollar deli supplier
MamaMancini’s has ambitions to become a one-stop shop in the deli case as new CEO Adam Michaels targets $1bn in sales. The Nasdaq-listed business, based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, surpassed its $100m revenue target for the current fiscal year in the third quarter and Michaels has set his sights on expanding beyond an “authentic heritage” Itali...
SEEN: Italian school's first gala
While the rest of the city was in a shamrock haze, Friday was a school night of sorts for La Scuola d’Italia Galileo Galilei. The Italian Language School Cultural Association held its first fundraiser on St. Patrick’s Day at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. The evening included a dinner followed by a concert with Patrizio Buanne. Amon...
Cosentino named assistant city manager of Coatesville
The City of Coatesville is announcing the hiring of a new Assistant City Manager. Roberta Cosentino has been named to the executive management position by City Manager James Logan, and Coatesville City Council voted its approval on February 13, 2023. Logan said, “We’re pleased to welcome our newest member of the City’s staff. Roberta’s long-standin...
Club owner and chef devoted to preserving way of life in South Philly
Joey Baldino feels blessed to be running the Palizzi Social Club, which since 1918 has been preserving, sharing and promoting Italian culture in South Philadelphia. The founders – all tracing their heritage to the Abruzzese village of Vasto – “wanted to become Americans and assimilate into our culture, but they wanted to keep their traditions, ethn...
The Italian Chicks Comedy Show in New Jersey
Saturday April 22, Kathedral Event Center, 499 S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton, N.J. Get ready for The Italian Chicks Comedy Show. Comedians include Maryann “Boom Boom” Maisano, a singer, songwriter, musician, comedian, writer, and actor. She was the winner of the New York City Song-writers Festival. Her original song “City of Light,” was recorded by...