The John Basilone Memorial Parade, one of Central Jersey's biggest annual events, will be attracting thousands to the borough on Sunday. It's the only parade in the United States that honors a war hero, borough resident John Basilone, whose exploits were celebrated in the HBO series, "The Pacific." Basilone, who grew up in Raritan, was a Marine ser...

In a tightly-knit community like Hoboken, shopping locally and supporting family-run businesses is what keeps our favorite spots afloat. With the convenience of online shopping and the accessibility of large e-commerce corporations, it is tempting not to buy everything online or from a chain store. However, there is no denying the personal touch th...

Frasca Hospitality Group is on a roll. Last week, Michelin named one of the company’s Denver restaurants, Tavernetta, to its Bib Gourmand category, which are restaurants that it believes offer a meal of good quality at a good value. Today, the company, which also owns Frasca Food and Wine and Pizzeria Alberico, both in Boulder, said it will open a...

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Florham Park Public Library, 107 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ. ‘The Italian-American Experience,’ a film and literature minicourse, by Dr Gloria Pastorino, Fairleigh Dickinson U, has been organized by the Friends of the Madison Public Library, a 501c3 organization. This minicourse will run for five cons...

In preparation of Italian and Hispanic American Heritage Months in October, would you like educators in your school district to receive a new, innovative tool to stimulate critical and analytical thinking about complex issues in society? If so, the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) is pleased to offer its “An Italian’s Dream: Leads to...

The Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade Committee is hosting the largest Italian American Event in Essex County. We are proud to announce that this year's Columbus Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday October 8 th at 1:30 PM. The parade route starts at Belleville High School proceeds North on Franklin Avenue and ends at Nutley High School The Belle...

A new pizzeria and Italian restaurant is coming to Basking Ridge. Pizza Da Napoli announced it is "coming soon" to the Lyons Mall at 973 South Finley Ave. where the former Siena's Gourmet Pizza was located. "Our skilled chefs use only the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques to create mouthwatering dishes that will transport y...

In 1959, the Italian community in Trenton gave a sculptured bronze statue of Christopher Columbus to the city of Trenton, to stand vigil over the children in the baseball fields and playgrounds of the former Columbus Park, Trenton. In 2020, the city of Trenton removed Christopher Columbus and he lies on the floor in a warehouse, defaced, disgraced....

Recently, the Executive Board of the Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch New Jersey hosted the Executive Board of the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean (IAATO) New Jersey for a formal dinner at Johnny Piancone's Italian Restaurant in the City of Long Branch. The purpose of the dinner, according to AVS President Mr. Jos...

The East Hanover Italian American Club will be hosting the Morris County Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, October 8th.  Council President Frank DeMaio will be honored as 'Man of the Year'. East Hanover Middle School Principal Stacie Costello will be honored as 'Woman of the Year'. The full list of nominees is as follows: - Grand Marshal - Jack Ciatta...