Inaugural Folsom Italian Festival brings community together in celebration
The crowd seemed like they were beaming as bright as Saturday’s afternoon sun, during the first-ever Folsom Italian Festival. Associazione Regionale Abruzzese of Delco and Delaware Valley held the day of family, friends, food and fun on March 29 at the Folsom Fire Company to showcase and celebrate Italian American heritage and culture. The streets...
Philanthropist S. Joseph Bruno
After emigrating from Italy at age 8, S. Joseph Bruno has had a highly successful career as a certified public accountant, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He was a partner in two “Big 4” accounting firms and the CFO of a public company. He is the President and CEO Emeritus of Building Hope, a nonprofit that supports charter schools. In December, h...
Urgent notice - Italian citizenship by descent
While apologizing for any inconvenience, the Italian Embassy in Washington DC informs our users that – due to urgent legislative changes, approved on March 28, 2025 by the Council of Ministers, and pending instructions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – we are going to temporarily suspend: all appointments for the...
Jazz Italian Style in New Jersey
The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) was proud to have presented the highly anticipated Spring Conference, Jazz Italian Style, which took place on March 22, 2025, at the Rutgers College Avenue Student Center in New Brunswick, NJ. This unique event explored the profound Italian influence on the evolution of jazz, blending history, cult...
Beloved Sabatino's waitress "Peachy" retiring after nearly 50 years
Leonora "Peachy" Dixon, an authentic Baltimore jewel, is hanging up her uniform after serving customers at Little Italy's Sabatino's for nearly 50 years. The longtime waitress will work her final shift on Saturday before retiring and moving to Havre De Grace to be with her grandchildren. Peachy has greeted hungry patrons for about 70% of the 70 yea...
Nutley Gets Ready for Columbus Day Parade at Annual Pasta Dinner
The Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Committee held their Pasta Dinner fundraiser at the Nutley Parks and Recreation Building, 44 Park Ave. on Sunday afternoon, March 23. According to Bill Freda, trustee, the event saw 280 people. The dinner, catered by Ralph’s Pizzeria, included all-you-can-eat pasta, pizza, soda, bread,...
Boheme Opera NJ Presents Verdi Tragedy “Il Trovatore”
Boheme Opera NJ turned to a story of love, hate, and revenge for this year’s presentation of Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore this past weekend at Kendall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey. With a libretto by Italian playwright Salvatore Cammarano, who based his texts on a play by Spanish dramatist Antonio García Gutiérrez (which in turn...
New Book-A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches by Mike Madaio
Arcadia Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches: Steaks, Hoagies, Iconic Eateries & More, a new history of the area by author Mike Madaio. Philadelphia boasts some of the most delicious original sandwiches and passionate sandwich aficionados. From the classic cheesesteak to the delectable roast pork...
Piranesi’s Rome: Views of the Eternal City
From March 21 2025, 14:30 To May 22 2025, 15:30 (Local time). By Appointment only. Embassy of Italy - 3000 Whitehaven Street NW - Washington, DC. The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington in collaboration with the Luther W. Brady Art Gallery, at The George Washington University, presents “Piranesi’s Rome: Views of the Eternal City“, an exhibiti...
Felina Opens New Steakhouse In South Orange
A new steakhouse recently opened in South Orange. Felina Steak has opened up a new location at 101 South Orange Avenue. According to a news release, the Italian-American steakhouse features “expertly crafted cocktails and a dynamic, see-and-be-seen atmosphere.” Learn more here. Felina Steak South Orange will be open for lunch, brunch and dinner, Tu...
Bayonne to celebrate Italian heritage with festival on April 6
The Bayonne Italian Heritage Festival is set to return on from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 6 at G Thomas DiDomenico Park on 16th Street. The annual event celebrates all things Italian and promises fun for all ages. Highlights of the festival will include live music, a beer garden, various vendors, and bounce houses for kids. Attendees can come together...
Exploring Authentic Italian Cuisine: Song’E Napule’s Culinary Excellence
Finding an Italian restaurant where authentic flavors of Naples are served can be a real struggle for lovers of Italian cuisine. Some claim they serve traditional Italian fare, but few truly recreate the experience of so-called Southern Italian food. The aroma of fresh-baked pizza, the heartwarming taste of hand-made pasta: the essence of Neapolita...