Marolda, Geraci honored with Italian cultural award
James C. Geraci Jr. and Vincent Marolda will share the spotlight Saturday as the recipients of this year’s Spirit of Achievement Award, presented by the Italian Cultural Foundation of South Jersey. The honor, given to those of Italian heritage known for their cultural pride, community involvement and professional achievements, will be presented dur...
Essex County Honors Local Italian-Americans During Heritage Month
A longtime local union leader was among those honored as part of Essex County’s 2017 Italian Heritage Month Celebration. Bloomfield native and Bloomfield High alum Joseph Calabro, a father of two, has been a “dynamic and influential labor leader” with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), according to a news release from Essex...
South Plainfield Celebrates Columbus Day with Ceremony at Senior Center
On the morning of Monday, October 9th, residents of South Plainfield joined public officials and other dignitaries outside of the South Plainfield Senior Center to celebrate Columbus Day with a special ceremony put on by the Plainfields’ Chapter of UNICO. The program was emceed by retired South Plainfield High School Principal Dr. Kenneth May. “I b...
Ceremony marks Norristown Columbus Monument’s 25th anniversary
The 25th anniversary of the Christopher Columbus Monument at Elmwood Park was celebrated Thursday with lots of singing, reminiscences and, of course, an Italian culinary feast. A ceremony held next to the recently refurbished monument-fountain that pays homage to the Italian explorer’s 15th- century voyage to the New World was highlighted by rendit...
Sons of Italy Receive Proclamation and Key to the City
The Sons of Italy received a Proclamation from the Mayor of Parsippany and a Key to the City on Columbus Day, October 9, 2017. The Sons of Italy were recognized for their unselfish service to the community and for making a positive and dramatic difference in the town of Parsippany. Here is a copy of the proclamation: Township of Parsippany-Troy H...
Union Teen Crowned IAPSNJ Queen of NYC Columbus Day Parade
Jacqueline Schulz marched as Queen of the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey at Monday’s Columbus Day Parade in New York City. "It was an honor being able to represent a part of my heritage by being Queen," said Schulz, 17, a senior at Union High School. "It meant a lot knowing that I was able to show how much my heritage means to me an...
LaScola's Italian Ice opens a store in Highland Park
LaScola’s Italian Ice, whose carts are common fixtures at local events and whose packaged ices and custards can be found at several local stores, is opening its first store at 1218 N. Euclid Ave. in Highland Park. Saturday and Sunday, LaScola’s Italian Ice and Custard will be holding a soft opening from noon to 7 p.m. each day. It’ll have a grand o...
The Bridge Book Award - Third Edition
When: Monday, October 30, 2017 From 6:00 pm To 7:30 pm Where: Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 You are invited to the Award Ceremony and Panel Discussion for the Italian winners of the Third Edition of the Book Award "The Bridge" with curator Maria Ida Gaeta, panelists Tiziana Rinaldi Castro and Eli Gottlieb (2016...
Family Fun Discovered At Columbus Parade And Italian Fest
Long time Parade Chairman Michael A. Blandina said recently that the annual Italian Heritage Festival and Ocean County Columbus Day Parade never rests on its laurels and that he and his committee always try to offer something new and exciting to those who come out to it. Blandina said that the festival, held from Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8 “h...
An Italian Enclave, A Little Italy, A Vanished Ward, A Church That Was Its Heart And Soul And A Gentle Saint Who Touched Their Lives
Each October countless scattered Italian Americans from all over the United States pilgrimage in what is a joyful return to the “old neighborhood” for the annual feast of Saint Gerard at St. Lucy’s Church in Newark, New Jersey. They come because they wish to express their outward devotion to a gentle saint who has touched their lives and their ance...
Ciao Italia! at the Bloomfield Public Library
October 21 (Saturday) 12:00 - 5:00 pm - "Ciao Italia!". An Afternoon of Delightful Italian Music, Dance, and Cultural Activities! Bloomfield Public Library. Children's Activities 12:00 - 2:00 pm; Tarantella Dance Lesson, Arts and Crafts, Bocce, Tambourine Drumming Italian American Show 3:00 pm featuring the Coro d'Italia Ensemble. This program is m...
VIDEO | Mangia! Vendemmia da Vinci, where wine and Italian food are the stars
A hot and humid rain didn't stop many Delawareans from attending the 14th annual Vendemmia da Vinici Wine and Food Festival Sunday that aims to promote Italian heritage. “[It is all about the] Italian culture,” said Chris Cassar, who was attending Vendemmia for the first time. “It is [also a] great time to come with friends." The event in Bellev...