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Romeo G. Petroni died Monday, Aug. 3. He is the only native son to become a Superior Court judge during the 20th Century. "It's a demanding, challenging position that requires broad knowledge of the law, but at this point in my life, I'm ready for it," Judge Petroni said in May 1990 when he received the appointment. Judge Petroni had lived 60...

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Newport Festa Italiana will celebrate their 21st year of promoting the appreciation of Italian culture through food, music, and the arts from September 24th through October 12th.   The 21st Newport Festa Italiana starts on Thursday, September 24, with John Panaggio Original Ziti Night at Vasco da Gama Hall from 5 to 7 PM. Adults $18/children...

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Grimaldi's Pizzeria, famously known for their award-winning hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts is announcing its latest expansion move into the state of Texas. Located in Cinco Ranch, the restaurant will offer patio seating, banquet space and a full bar.   Opening Monday, June 10th gue...

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By Kelsey Rexroat   Each September, the streets of New York's Little Italy come alive with celebrations for the annual Feast of San Gennaro. Taking place Sept. 12-22 this year, the festival commemorate the patron saint of Naples with religious processions, parades, free concerts, and of course plenty of Italian delicacies -- even a cannoli-e...

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St. Vitus Church will have a festival beginning at 6 p.m. Aug. 6 through Aug. 9 on the church grounds , 910 S. Mercer St.   Foods will include cavatelli; pasta fagioli; nightly Italian food specials; pepperoni puffs; chicken or lamb on the rod; meatball, sausage, eggplant and steak sandwiches; pizza; pizza greens; fried dough and more. &nbs...

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At the annual Columbus Day celebration, Alfred Fusco is a fixture as familiar as the zeppole he's become popular for serving at the downtown celebration of Italian-American heritage and culture.   But he won't be working the booth this Sunday, a first since the city's celebration started a half decade ago: Fusco has earned a place at the fro...

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  Sono 20 milioni i visitatori attesi ad Expo Milano 2015, di cui 6 milioni dall’estero. È partita, dunque, la positiva competizione dei territori italiani per attrarre turisti e promuovere le proprie bellezze. L’Emilia-Romagna per farsi vedere nel mondo utilizzerà anche il cinema.   Nell’ambito del festival Visioni Italiane, vuole off...

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It was good food, good laughs and good conversation Sunday during the 28th annual CIAO Italian Dinner at Veterans Memorial Civic Center. "That's what being Italian's all about," dinner co-chair Terri Crosina Spencer said. "It's a good day to be Italian. Everyone is today."   The dinner has become a Lima institution over the years, with...

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The Italian American Social Club of North Brunswick's annual Carnevale Italiano will be held July 15-19 at Route 130 north and Apple Orchard Lane in North Brunswick. The hours are 6-11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 5-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.   There will be food, games, rides and entertainment nightly. Wednesday, Thursday, Frid...

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The Hoboken Italian Festival, otherwise known as the Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri, or "The Feast," kicks off Sept. 10 and runs until the 13th. The procession of the statue takes place on the 12th; check the link below to get the most up to date time and route.   The festival usually takes up a portion of Sinatra Drive on the waterfront,...

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