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 On July 16, 1875, more than a decade before the town had its own Catholic parish, Italian immigrants in Hammonton met at the home of Antonio Capelli to pray to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, giving thanks for safe passage to the United States, for a successful harvest and for good fortune in the years to come. On July 16, 2025, the town of Hammonton wi...

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On Tuesday, June 10, David Brearley Middle School hosted its annual awards ceremony to celebrate academic excellence, leadership, and community service.  The event was led by Principal John Perillo of David Brearley Middle High School and middle school guidance counselor Mrs. Megan Harrison, whose tireless dedication to the students is a shining ex...

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After learning her family’s Italian culture from her immigrant grandparents, Susan Guerra is experiencing a new part of life by living and leading walking food tours in Italy.  Growing up in Glen Ridge, Guerra was familiar with New Jersey Italian traditions, but it wasn’t until years later that she would move to Italy and truly learn the extent of...

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Scotch Plains-Fanwood UNICO announced a recent donation to the Hearing Loss Association of America – New Jersey Chapter (HLAA-NJ), furthering its commitment to supporting organizations that make a meaningful impact in the community.  SPF UNICO First Vice President Daniela Sellinger was honored to present the donation to Rachel Lieberman, Vice Presi...

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The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge – often called the Verrazzano Bridge – is among the acclaimed bridges in New York, and often noted as one of the most well-known bridges in America. Not as well known is John N. LaCorte, a pioneer in advocating Italian American history and culture, and the man responsible for naming the bridge after Italian explorer Gi...

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  Benvenuti alla Fondazione per l’Innovazione e l’Eccellenza nell’Insegnamento dell’Italiano Le celebrazioni in America della festa della Repubblica Italiana e il saluto dell'Ambasciatrice Zappia a Washington DC L'Italian American Cultural Club di Steubenville in Ohio festeggia i suoi 100 anni Diciassette ricercatori italiani premiati a Chicago in...

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A masterclass in Italian was certainly in session at Ramapo College in Mahwah, NJ, where honorary professor Tony Boniello hosted the 7th Festival Italiano under the Cars & Caffe banner. Just about 100 curated cars were admitted to “The Grove” near the Havemeyer Arch, the iconic landmark of the Bergen County college. On a day easily described as per...

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The Italian Program at Palisade Park Jr./Sr. High School in New Jersey has been an invaluable part of the community, fostering cultural understanding and language skills among students. The faculty have dedicated themselves to protecting this program, and their passion is evident in our collective actions. With over 300 student and community signat...

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Volunteer Joe Cirillo spent years shepherding the efforts to revive the beloved St. Ann's Italian Festa in Raritan Borough − before he even had the opportunity to attend one. Due to COVID-19 and financial difficulties, the principal fundraiser for St. Ann Church and accompanying St. Ann Classical Academy was in purgatory for five years. But thanks...

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More than a century ago, southern Italian immigrants Giovanni and Caterina DiCosmo decided to offer a taste of their homeland in their new community of Elizabeth when they started selling lemon Italian ice, a take on granita, which is a Sicilian frozen treat. They knew it would help their neighbors cool down during the particularly hot summer of 19...

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