Is This Really The Absolute Best Lasagna In All Of New Jersey?
I'm not sure it's even possible to name the best lasagna in a state where Italian food is pretty much the signature food, but one of the most prominent foodie websites in the entire nation has done just that. When you live in New Jersey, there are some foods that are considered sacred, foods like pizza, pork roll, and pretty much any Italian food t...
New Faculty: Assistant Professor of Transnational Italian Studies Luca Zipoli
A native of Rome (Italy), Assistant Professor of Transnational Italian Studies Luca Zipoli was trained at Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa, where he attended both the undergraduate and the graduate programs. During his Ph.D., he researched and taught as a visiting scholar at Princeton and at New York University. His main area of specialization is t...
Essex County honors Nutley priest during Italian Heritage Month
The Essex County Board of County Commissioners honored Father Thomas D. Nicastro, V.F., M.Div., pastor of Saint Mary’s Parish in Nutley, at its annual Italian Heritage Month celebration on Thursday, Oct. 5. The event is held yearly to celebrate the accomplishments of men and women of Italian heritage and honor outstanding Essex County citizens for...
Teatro alla Scala's 2023-2024 season and new projects unveiled in New York and Washington
Washington DC and New York were the two stops in the U.S. in the series of international presentations of Teatro alla Scala's 2023-2024 Season-which will open on Dec. 7 with Verdi's Don Carlo conducted by Riccardo Chailly and directed by Lluís Pasqual, LaScala.tv's 2023-2024 programming, and the newly established "Teatro alla Scala Association of A...
Memories of an Italian-American Thanksgiving in Philly
Ever since I was a kid growing up in Southwest Philly, Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. I remember how it used to be at our home, with my Sicilian mother preparing the feast for the whole family, immediate and extended. The Thanksgiving meal was kind of unique in an Italian-American household back then, and I’d venture to say it st...
West Orange Holds Italian Flag Raising Ceremony At Town Hall
West Orange town officials, UNICO and the West Orange High School Italian Club recently partnered to hold an Italian flag raising ceremony at Town Hall. The event was emceed by Frank Gonnella of the Orange/West Orange UNICO chapter and welcomed UNICO national president Ralph Contini, who shared the New Jersey history of Italian American Heritage an...
World Energy Council's first Italy-US bilateral on energy transition collaboration
Scheduled for today, October 26, at the Italian Embassy in Washington, the first edition of the bilateral dialogue between the Italian and U.S. sections of the World Energy Council, organized in collaboration with Globe Italia. The two working sessions will be attended by Italian institutions and industrial excellence in energy and circular economy...
Italian start-up brings clothing line that can trick AI facial recognition to Philly
Have you ever wished you could avoid AI technology? Look no further because one local store is selling specialized items that can help you do just that. Italian start-up company Cap_able has selected Philadelphia as the first city in the world to sell its Manifesto Collection. This clothing line can block AI facial recognition and protect a wearer'...
New Italian pizzeria opens its doors in Lancaster County
Local restaurant owners recently unveiled their new Italian pizzeria in Lancaster. The new Pizzeria Luca is owned and operated by Midstate restaurant owners Leeann and Taylor Mason. The couple are also the owners and operators of the well-known Italian kitchen named Luca, which opened its doors at 436 W. James Street, back in 2016. Originally, the...
Italian Satellite Manufacturer Argotec Expands Business to the US
Italian space company Argotec is opening a manufacturing facility in Largo, Maryland, expanding its business to the U.S. Argotec is investing $25 million to launch its business in the U.S., the company announced Wednesday. The company plans to use the 20,000 square foot facility in Maryland to design, develop, build, test and operate satellites. Th...
This Hoboken Restaurant Is a Go-to for Italian Food + Signature Cocktails
If you’re looking for an amazing Italian restaurant in Hoboken, we’ve got you covered. Il Tavolo di Palmisano is a go-to for savory meals and signature cocktails and a HG team favorite for dinner with friends and family. Located at 700 Clinton Street, the Hoboken restaurant provides a charming ambiance for all guests + weekly menu specials that wil...
Nutley Parade Organizers, Pastor Honored For Italian Heritage Month
The Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Committee was recently honored for its contributions to the community as part of an annual Italian Heritage Month celebration. The Essex County Board of County Commissioners also paid tribute to another local resident at their 2023 celebration: the Rev. Thomas Nicastro, pastor at St. Ma...