Michael Bonasera Takes Us to the History of the Italian Immigration Museum
Dom welcomes Michael Bonasera, Chairman and Curator of the History of the Italian Immigration Museum, to tell what’s been going on at the museum on Columbus Day. First, Dom and Michael remember the time that Michael inducted Giordano into the museum, placing him between Frank Sinatra and Frank Rizzo. Then, Bonasera tells what’s recently been added...
Is Philly’s Best Italian Restaurant in New Jersey?
Sometimes, with restaurants, I build up expectations that are almost impossible to meet. I have been burned too many times. The chances of this happening are generally slim, but increase tenfold when a spot is recommended to me over and over again. When I found myself driving an hour and a half to Collingswood’s Zeppoli, I kept asking myself, “Will...
Medical Conference: Italian and American Perspectives on Cancer Care
The Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO), in collaboration with Temple University’s College of Science and Technology, the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), and the Giovan Giacomo Giordano Foundation will host the Medical Conference titled “Italian and American Perspectives on Cancer Care” on Saturday October 29th at 9:00 AM at the...
MPAC presents comedian Eric D'Alessandro
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents comedian Eric D’Alessandro on Saturday, November 5 at 7:00pm. The New York native has always found his place in the spotlight. His passion for comedy is equally credited to his creative mindset, as well as his big Italian-American family which inspires his raw comedic sketches and uncensored, relatable r...
Downtown Jersey City’s Italian Past
I am fortunate to have been raised in the Downtown Section of Jersey City during the 60’s and 70’s. Even though Downtown had a “tainted” reputation at that time, it was the center of Italian heritage in Jersey City. There were other parts of Jersey City with significant Italian populations. However, Downtown was special; it was “The Italian Village...
Hallowed Ground: The Legacy of Letterkenny Army Depot’s Italian POWs
While the location—a little more than 10 miles from the Mason-Dixon Line—might not immediately spring to mind when thinking of areas of historic Italian American significance, the grounds of the Letterkenny Army Depot tell a much different story. During World War II, the United States government interned more than 1,200 captured Italian soldiers at...
Bayonne Chapter of Unico announces award recipients
The Bayonne Chapter of Unico National has named long-time member Dr. Brian Beebe as our 2022 Man of the Year. It is not often that we are given an opportunity to show our appreciation for those among us who make life a little better by touching the lives around them. In addition to honoring our Man of the Year, the Bayonne Chapter of UNICO National...
First LUISS Alumni US Reunion
Luiss continues to strengthen cooperation with academic institutions, the business community and its Alumni network in the US. On October 28th and 29th, the University’s Top Management will be in Washington D.C. to launch the Luiss US Foundation, aimed at collecting donations for the development of research, teaching and third mission projects of a...
Vito Friscia named IABF future star award honoree
Phillies prospect and Team Italia player Vito Friscia is the 2022 IABF Future Star honoree. He will be honored at the annual IABF Gala in Brooklyn on December 1. Friscia, a Long Island native, is a Triple A catcher in the Phillies organization. A product of Hofstra University, he wore the uniform of the Italian national team for the first time duri...
Celebrate the Italian Legacy in Philadelphia
Chancellor Richard M. Englert invites you to celebrate the publication of The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia: History, Culture, People, and Ideas edited by Andrea Canepari and Judith Goode, published by Temple University Press Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. First Floor, Charles Library - Temple University Main Campus.Join us for a pan...
The Embassy of Italy in Washington has published 6 calls for proposals
The Embassy of Italy in Washington has published six calls for proposals for the following services. For more details please visit the following webpage. INSURANCE BROKERS; LANDSCAPING SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENCE OF THE EMBASSY OF ITALY; BUILDING FACILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (PORTERAGE INCLUDED) AT THE EMBASSY OF ITALY: MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE...
Prelude to famous Italian car race comes to Middleburg
Drivers shouldn’t be surprised if they see some rare and vintage sports cars rumbling through the Virginia countryside Friday, and into D.C. on Saturday. The 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA is in town, with Middleburg, Virginia, as its home base. It’s put on in cooperation with organizers of the original 1000 Miglia (Italian for 1000 miles) in Italy. “They...