2017 Italian Heritage Day
Italian Heritage Day is an annual program offered by the Senator John Heinz History Center that occurs on the first Sunday of October. The main objective of Italian Heritage Day is to offer fun, interactive activities for families to learn about Italian American history and culture together. All activities, which are facilitated by local organizati...
Professor discovers cancer-slowing traits in tomatoes
In his native city of Campania, Italy, Dr. Antonio Giordano shops at local markets for fresh ingredients to make caprese, an Italian dish, which he always pairs with a glass of wine. “You cook a bit of olive oil, onion and tomato together, and then throw the pasta right in,” said Giordano, a biology professor. “It’s fresh, it’s healthy and it is t...
Archeology of the Future – Exhibit by Fabrizio Plessi - September 28, 2017
You Are Kindly Invited to the Opening of «Archeology of the Future» An Installation by Acclaimed Italian Artist Fabrizio Plessi Thursday, September 28, 2017. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Program starts at 6:00 p.m. Reception to follow. For info please contact [email protected] ID REQUIRED. Embassy of Italy - 3000 Whitehaven Street...
Top 100 submissions on what to do with the Rizzo statue
When the long-simmering controversy over the statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo reached the screaming phase this summer, city officials invited the public to offer suggestions for the monument’s future. Over the course of three weeks – late August to September 15 – more than 3,600 submissions were received online. (A lot of them are repeats or mess...
Charlottesville Adopts Indigenous Peoples Day
Charlottesville, Virgina's city council has voted to adopt World Indigenous Day in lieu of the United State’s national holiday, Columbus Day. “Indigenous Peoples Day shall be used to reflect upon the ongoing struggles of Indigenous people on this land, and to celebrate the thriving culture and value that Indigenous nations add to our city,” the cou...
Italians close ranks as Columbus controversy grows
Manny Alfano of Bloomfield is a man on a two-pronged mission. Through his organization, Italian American One Voice Coalition, or IAOVC, he fights the stereotyping of Italian-Americans and attacks on Christopher Columbus, whose namesake holiday will be observed next month. "We are judging a 15th century explorer by 21st century standards," said Alfa...
18th Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival kicks off Friday
Twenty-four national and local entertainment acts on two stages highlight the 18th Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival Friday through Sunday at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. Performers include Ray Massa's EuroRhythms; The Brooklyn Bridge ("The Worst That Could Happen"); "Uncle" Floyd Vivino; Bee Gees tribute band Stayin' Alive; "Th...
Councilors expect to consider a resolution Monday creating Indigenous Peoples Day
The City Councilors of Charlottesville, VA expect to consider a resolution Monday night that would change the name of an October observance. Vice-Mayor Wes Bellamy believes the time is right for the city to get rid of Columbus Day, and replace it with Indigenous Peoples Day. Columbus Day has been a part of federal and state calendars since 1937....
Rick DiLiberto 2017 Man of the Year
Rick DiLiberto, Esq., has been selected by the Delaware Christopher Columbus Monument Committee as its 2017 Man of the Year, in recognition of his service to our community. The award will be presented at the Columbus annual banquet on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 at Cavaliers Country Club, 100 Addison Drive, Newark, DE, with cocktails at 5:30 pm, ceremo...
Festival to celebrate Italian heritage
The second annual Washington Italian Heritage Festival will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Community Pavilion on South Main Street in downtown Washington. The festival will feature activities for all ages, including the crowning of Little Miss Italy at 2 p.m., a “grape stomp” and wine-tasting competition at 3 p.m., Tarantella folk danc...
Glassboro hosts St. Anthony's Italian Festival
The annual St. Anthony's Italian Festival was held Saturday afternoon in downtown Glassboro. The event featured live entertainment, games and various food vendors. The procession of the St. Anthony statue began the celebration. Members of Glassboro High School's Club Italiano performed as part of the festivities, as did several singers, including D...
UNA VOCE (One Voice) award and the New Jersey Legislature Resolution
Gene Antonio,VP & Manny Alfano Pres. of the Italian/American One Voice Coalition presenting the UNA VOCE (One Voice) award and the New Jersey Legislature Resolution to Pres. William Schievella of the Italian/American Police Society of New Jersey, which was originally given at a recent meeting of The New Jersey Legislature. The UNA VOCE Award (one v...