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It's been almost three years since lightning from a sudden thunderstorm struck and killed 19-year-old Keith Pinto, who was working as a lifeguard in South Seaside Park. The tragic death left a permanent mark on Berkeley Township, and now Pinto's name will continue to live on as 22nd Avenue has been renamed to "Keith Pinto Way." Mayor John Bacchione...

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The Belmar (NJ) San Gennaro Festival is scheduled to return on September 7, 2024, with an exciting lineup of events celebrating Italian heritage. Among the festival’s highlights is the annual Sweet! Cannoli Eating Contest, a community favorite that promises both fun and philanthropy. The festival, running from 11 AM to 6 PM, will feature the contes...

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The City of Bayonne will play host once again to a Columbus Day Parade this year, just under a different name. “We decided not to call it a Columbus Day Parade in order to avoid controversy,” Councilman Neil Carroll said. Instead, Bayonne's Italian Heritage Parade will take place on Sunday Oct. 20, leading marchers along Avenue C from 56th Street t...

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On the north end of Long Beach Island, some have said they would like to see more restaurant options. Azzurri Italian Cucina, newly open in Harvey Cedars, NJ, looks to meet the demand in a unique way. A soft opening was held the first week of August. Before they bought the location, Mike Jacobellis and  Dan DiDonte tried to buy Neptune Market when...

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In a move set to redefine New Jersey’s culinary landscape, Esperto Hospitality Group is expanding its award-winning portfolio with the launch of two highly anticipated venues: Catezza Italian Kitchen and Bar in Red Bank, NJ, scheduled to open by the end of summer and the newly acquired and very popular Il Nido in Marlboro.Building on the success of...

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Santucci's Original Square Pizza, the pizzeria founded in Northeast Philly, will add to its footprint in the region with three locations in South Jersey and one more in the city. The restaurant is known for its square pies that have sauce on top of the cheese. According to Santucci's website, the Jersey locations will be in Cherry Hill, at 100 Spri...

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Last year, Cacia’s Bakery was forced to shutter its Audubon storefront amid an ongoing groundwater contamination issue that eventually led to its demolition by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. On Tuesday, the 71-year-old South Philadelphia bakery opened its latest South Jersey location some two miles down the road in Haddonfie...

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Sofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use, is partnering with the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Chapter of the Italian Scientists & Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF) to launch the 2024 ISSNAF-PND/Sofidel AI Innovation in Marketing Award. The winner will receive a $3,000 grand prize. This award...

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In the upcoming months, Nutley native Joe Lodato is ready to take on the stage once again. Renowned for his vocal prowess and captivating stage presence, the Italian-American baritone is emerging as one of the foremost interpreters of the Verdi baritone repertoire. Lodato’s voice has been praised for its “stunningly beautiful timbre, Italianate sna...

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On Thursday, September 12th, Hoboken’s annual Spaghetti Block Party will return for Mile Square residents to the waterfront walkway on Sintra Drive between First and Second Streets. The event will be catered by two local businesses, and the evening will include a full Italian dinner with multiple food options. Hoboken’s 2024 Spaghetti Block Party i...

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