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Adriana Trigiani, a 21-time New York Times best-selling author, has set her new book, “The View From Lake Como,” in Monmouth County’s own Lake Como. Trigiani, who grew up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia and based a trilogy of books on her hometown, often takes inspiration from the places she visits. The author came to Lake Como this week, speaking at th...

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Newark will hold its 135th annual feast on the weekend of July 11 to July 13 in front of the church at 259 Oliver Street. The local event has been held in celebration of Italian-American religion and culture since 1890. Here’s what to expect this year, organizers said: “The feast kicks off Friday evening, July 11 with a hea...

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The Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch (NJ), the nation’s oldest Italian-American mutual aid society, awarded four academic scholarships during its most recent meeting, continuing its longstanding mission of supporting education and community engagement. The scholarships, to be applied toward the recipients’ upcoming Fall semester studie...

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What’s summer at the Jersey Shore without a great Italian Festival? Join us Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 for our annual Italian Festival & Wine Tasting, sponsored by The Asbury Park Press. Enjoy mouth-watering Italian favorites from over a dozen of the area’s top restaurants, delis, and food trucks.  Pair your favorite dish with a sampling...

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Nicola Cristofaro said he is very happy to be voted “Man of the Year 2025.”  The Italian American Society of Kenilworth recently awarded this honor to the Roselle Park resident who came to America from Italy 39 years ago. “I do like the club, the Italian American community,” he said. “I consider myself Italian but very Americanized. The club is int...

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  Un nuovo documentario racconte l'emigrazione siciliana a Middletown in Connecticut I Washington Spirit ingaggiano l'attaccante Sofia Cantore, prima italiana nella lega americana di calcio femminile L’ecosistema Italiano del biotech protagonista al BIO Boston in Massachusetts Crollano le esportazioni di vino italiano negli Stati Uniti: ad aprile -...

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One of the most historic religious and cultural events reaches a momentous milestone this summer, when the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society hosts its 150th annual festival and procession Sunday through Friday, July 14-19. It is the longest running Italian-American festival in the U.S. honoring the faith and traditions of the region’s Catholic commu...

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On June 11, 2025, the Orange/West Orange Chapter (O/WO) of UNICO National held its annual scholarship dinner at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover, NJ.  Chapter President and Scholarship Chair Frank V. Gonnella presided over the evening.   The Chapter awards scholarships to students from West Orange High School (WOHS) and Seton Hall Prep.  Scholarsh...

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When: Sunday, July 20, 2025 Doors  Open 6PM • SHOWTIME 7PM - Where: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre • Basie Center Campus • 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, New Jersey Legendary director, Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, The Outsiders) is bringing his monumental 2024 film, MEGALOPOLIS, to select cities across the country. This e...

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The St. Ann’s Feast is returning to Hoboken once again this summer at 704 Jefferson Street. This year’s festival marks its 115th annual celebration, and will take place from Wednesday, July 23rd to Sunday, July 27th, 2025. As per usual, locals can expect the infamous zeppoles, live entertainment, kiddie rides, a beer garden, and much more. The orga...

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