Christopher Columbus statue in Schenley Park now uncovered as legal battle drags on
Pittsburgh officials are allowing a controversial statue of Christopher Columbus to remain mostly uncovered as a lawsuit over the monument’s future stretches into its fifth year. The controversial monument that stands in Schenley Park was wrapped in plastic in October 2020 as it became the center of a legal battle over whether it should be removed....
American Theater Group to Present MY ITALY STORY and PURLIE in 2024-25 Season
American Theater Group (ATG), Central NJ's professional regional theater company, will present the endearing My Italy Story by NJ playwright Joseph Gallo as its 2024-25 Season Opener, followed by the exhilarating and Tony Award-winning musical Purlie written by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose and Peter Udell with music by Gary Geld. My Italy Story is a no...
Italian-American Heritage Parade takes over South Philadelphia
The Italian-American Heritage Parade marched its way through South Philadelphia on Sunday. The annual event has been a tradition since the 1950s. Hundreds marched down Broad Street proudly waving Italian flags. The parade began at Broad and Snyder streets and made its way to Marconi Plaza for a festival. "I just want people to realize that we are p...
A Sunny Celebration: Hackensack UNICO Hosts 53rd Christopher Columbus Day Event
Hackensack NJ, on a beautiful Saturday morning, the Hackensack Chapter of UNICO National held its 53rd Annual Christopher Columbus Day Celebration, bringing together the community to honor Italian American heritage and celebrate those making a difference. UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the U.S., is known for it...
Columbus Day Marchers Displays Pride in Italian Heritage
Huntington celebrated its Italian heritage Sunday with a Columbus Day parade along Main Street, featuring a band in medieval uniforms that traveled here from southern Italy,cars, service organizations and high school bands. The Cavalieri Bolla Pontificia brought a unique style with their colorful look and distinct sound. Elected officials, includin...
The Sun Shines Through as the Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day and Italian Heritage Parade Kicked Off
Once again the parade stepped off without a hitch. Although clouds appeared in the sky, the sun shined through and not one drop of water fell from the sky - a summer day in the fall for the 42nd annual Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day and Italian Heritage Parade. The trail of floats, cars and marching bands made its way through Franklin Avenue. Join...
Columbus Day and Italian Heritage Still Under Fire In New Jersey, America’s Second Largest Italian State
Columbus Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October, holds special significance for the large Italian-American population in New Jersey. With over 17% of the state’s residents tracing their roots back to Italy, this day goes beyond honoring Christopher Columbus—it serves as a celebration of Italian heritage and cultural pride. New Jersey’s Str...
Italian American Heritage Honored at The Italian Tribune Gala
In honor of Columbus Day, The Italian Tribune Newspaper brought together New Jersey’s Italian American community at Birchwood Manor in Whippany, owned by the Marino family. During the annual Gala, Publisher Buddy Fortunato honored several personalities who have distinguished themselves for their commitment to promoting Italian American culture over...
Livingston UNICO to Host Annual Italian Flag Raising Ceremony on Columbus Day
In celebration of Columbus Day, Livingston UNICO will host its annual Italian flag raising ceremony on Monday, Oct. 14, at Livingston Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments to follow. This annual tradition honors the rich Italian heritage and contributions of the Italian-American community. The ceremony will feature the raising of the Italian fl...
Italian National Police Officers Visit Belleville
Earlier today, the Belleville NJ Police Department welcomed the Italian National Police, known as the Carabinieri, to New Jersey. The Italian officers traveled from Italy to participate in Italian Heritage Month celebrations in the region. The Carabinieri are scheduled to attend several local events. These include the Belleville-Nutley Columbus Day...
Jersey City Raises Italian Flag Ahead Of Columbus Day Parade
Jersey City, in conjunction with the JC Columbus Day Parade Committee, recently held the Italian-American Heritage and Cultural Month Flag Raising at City Hall. The event in the Council Chambers comes ahead of the parade this Saturday, October 12 at 1 p.m. Parade honorees were recognized, including 2024’s Grand Marshall, Ward C Councilman Richard B...
“a major coup for Washingtonians” Osteria Mozza’s “20,000 square feet dedicated to rustic and traditional Italian food” including a “a marble-topped Mozzarella Bar” is Coming Soon this Fall!
“A collaboration years in the making between James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr and legendary LA chef Nancy Silverton will finally culminate in the opening of the Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza in Washington DC. The first East Coast location of the restaurant is a major coup for Washingtonians, spotlighting the regional Italian f...