Columbus Video Series Resets Tangled Historical Narratives
In preparation of Italian and Hispanic American Heritage Months in October, would you like educators in your school district to receive a new, innovative tool to stimulate critical and analytical thinking about complex issues in society? If so, the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) is pleased to offer its “An Italian’s Dream: Leads to...
41 st Annual Nutley- Belleville Columbus Day Parade and Flag- Raising Ceremony
The Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade Committee is hosting the largest Italian American Event in Essex County. We are proud to announce that this year's Columbus Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday October 8 th at 1:30 PM. The parade route starts at Belleville High School proceeds North on Franklin Avenue and ends at Nutley High School The Belle...
New Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant Opening In Basking Ridge
A new pizzeria and Italian restaurant is coming to Basking Ridge. Pizza Da Napoli announced it is "coming soon" to the Lyons Mall at 973 South Finley Ave. where the former Siena's Gourmet Pizza was located. "Our skilled chefs use only the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques to create mouthwatering dishes that will transport y...
Lamborghini’s 60th Anniversary Celebrated in Washington
The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, hosted an event last night at Villa Firenze to celebrate Lamborghini’s 60th anniversary. “Lamborghini is a global icon and embodies the best of Italy’s industrial tradition, ever focused on innovation with the ambition to shape the future through advanced technologies and sustainable...
Let's Raise Funds to Raise Chris!
In 1959, the Italian community in Trenton gave a sculptured bronze statue of Christopher Columbus to the city of Trenton, to stand vigil over the children in the baseball fields and playgrounds of the former Columbus Park, Trenton. In 2020, the city of Trenton removed Christopher Columbus and he lies on the floor in a warehouse, defaced, disgraced....
Dinner Among Two Greats! AVS Hosts IAATO
Recently, the Executive Board of the Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch New Jersey hosted the Executive Board of the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean (IAATO) New Jersey for a formal dinner at Johnny Piancone's Italian Restaurant in the City of Long Branch. The purpose of the dinner, according to AVS President Mr. Jos...
Honorees Selected for the Morris County Columbus Day Parade
The East Hanover Italian American Club will be hosting the Morris County Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, October 8th. Council President Frank DeMaio will be honored as 'Man of the Year'. East Hanover Middle School Principal Stacie Costello will be honored as 'Woman of the Year'. The full list of nominees is as follows: - Grand Marshal - Jack Ciatta...
Altomonte's Expanding With Bakery In Warminster
While one longtime Italian eatery celebrates 50 years, a popular Italian market is expanding. Township Zoning Officer Mike Italia said that he spoke this past week with Vince Grispino —one of Altomonte’s owners —and that plans are to open the bakery on Street Road possibly at the end of September. The business will be called Alto Bakery and Cafe. I...
Indulge In Made-From-Scratch Italian Dishes At This New Beachfront Restaurant In Delaware
A new restaurant in Bethany Beach, Delaware is making a splash this summer, with upscale Italian fare and a delectable drinks menu to match. Via Sophia by the Sea, after its success in Kennebunkport, Maine, and Washington, D.C., opened a third restaurant in Bethany Beach in June 2023. The upscale osteria promises to combine Italian tradition with D...
Italian Design Week: "The influence of Italian Culture, Innovation and Sustainability - through the alliance of modern designs"
Roberta Marcenaro Lyon, co-founder and CEO of IMARK, announces Italian Design Week 2023, a series of immersive events in Washington DC. Join us on a journey of Italian culture and design from Sep 30th to Oct 4rd, and get transported to the heart and soul of Italy in celebration of Italian craftsmanship. This upcoming edition aims to captivate visit...
The Hoboken Italian Festival is Back for 2023
From the St. Ann Italian Festival in Hoboken to La Festa Italiana in Jersey City, Hudson County has no shortage of happenings to celebrate Italian heritage. Another highly popular event that takes place later in the year is The Hoboken Italian Festival, which takes place on the waterfront on Sinatra Drive Promenade between Newark Street and 2nd Str...
W.Va. Italian Heritage Festival Prepares For Thousands Of Visitors
The 44th West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival is gearing up for a full line up of activities this Labor Day holiday weekend. Since 1979, the colorful three day street festival has celebrated Italian culture and heritage in the Mountain State. In preparation for the event, blocks of streets are closed off to traffic to accommodate the thousands o...