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You get an idea of what life is like right now for Mike Piazza when the phone call is interrupted by an occasional shout out of, “Ciao!” The Hall of Fame baseball player, raised in Pennsylvania and celebrated from Los Angeles to New York, now lives the sort of life that is the thing of novels or comedic films. And he will impart his words of wisdom...

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A long-time Philadelphia staple has its sights set on the Jersey Shore. Santucci's Original Square Pizza, which has locations in the Italian Market, Roxborough and North Philadelphia, will reportedly open up its first New Jersey location in Ventnor, according to Shore News Today. Owner Blake Barabuscio's liquor license bid was approved and will all...

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The St. Ann's Annual Italian Festa has been set for June 13 to 16 at 45 Anderson St. in Raritan. The festival will include homemade Italian food, games, rides, 50/50s, beer garden and entertainment. The St. Ann Italian Festa is the church's longest standing tradition. It is a family event that helps raise funds for St. Ann School.

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Fairfield Farms is one of the last working farms in Essex County. Located on 177 Big Piece Road and owned by Sal and Joyce Francavilla, it is one of the oldest farms in Fairfield, dating back to when the town was still part of Caldwell Township. The Francavilla family story began in Avellino, Italy, where Sal’s grandparents, Salvatore and Maria, ow...

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New Jersey’s own Franco Robazetti of Zeppelin Hall and Surf City (pictured above), in Jersey City, will appear on Chopped, on the Food Network. The episode premieres on Tuesday, May 29. About the ShowChopped is hosted by author, television personality, and food connoisseur, Ted Allen. In the show, four chefs use their skills to compete with each ot...

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Sacred Sounds and Italian Spiritual Songs—A Traditional Italian Spiritual Concert featuring award-winning Italian tenor Micheal Castaldo and friends will take place on Sunday, June 10 at 7:00p.m., at St. Barnabas Church, 33 Woodland Road, Bayville, NJ 08721. And, as a special preview to the June 10 concert, Micheal Castaldo will be performing a few...

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Dennis Filippone, the interim superintendent of the Brick Township School District, has been named the grand marshal of the 2018 Columbus Day Parade in Seaside Heights. "Dennis stood out among this year's nominees because of his commitment to the education of our youth in the school system," Parade Chairman Michael Blandina said, "especially for hi...

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The recipients of the Congressional Award, this year’s U.S. Service Academy nominees and the winners of the 2018 Sixth Congressional District High School Arts Competition were announced recently by Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., the Democrat representing the sixth congressional district. Students representing several local high schools were honored...

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A Basking Ridge local is bringing Italy to the downtown area of Westfield. Tuscany native Francesco Colbertaldo and Annette Colbertaldo of Basking Ridge are planning on opening Farinolio during the first week of June, the restaurant announced on Facebook Wednesday. Farinolio will offer an authentic experience and the simplicity of a Tuscan menu fil...

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Now a married mother of two college-aged sons, Lisa Romeo lives here in Cedar Grove — the same New Jersey town where she grew up as the youngest Chipolone daughter. This spring, the popular teacher and fixture in the local literary scene is embarking on a series of events in conjunction with her debut memoir, STARTING WITH GOODBYE (University of Ne...

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