Local Italians celebrate Verrazzano in Rehoboth Beach
It’s been 500 years since Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano explored much of what is now America’s eastern seaboard in 1524. Officials from Rehoboth Beach, the Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture, the Rehoboth Beach Sister Cities Association, and the Rehoboth-area chapter of UNICO gathered April 17 at the Verrazzano Monument i...
Nutley Commissioner Alphonse Petracco named 2024 Italian American Business Leader
Township of Nutley Commissioner and Department of Public Safety Director Alphonse Petracco was named the 2024 Italian American Business Leader by the Federation of Italian-American Societies of New Jersey last weekend. The Federation, which was founded in 1933 to assist and improve the quality of life of the Italians who came to America from Europe...
IAP 320: teaching, traveling, and transforming lives!
Well, the ground beneath us may have shaken from New Jersey’s surprising earthquake, but it’s the stirring tales of passing along the Italian culture to future generations that truly rock our world! This week we’re joined by the delightful Marisa Fusaro, Italian teacher and creator of Stellina Travel, who shares her insights on the crucial role of...
PA Judges Unanimously Revive Lawsuit That Would Prevent the Removal of Pittsburgh’s Christopher Columbus Statue
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court on Friday overturned the dismissal of a lawsuit that was filed to block the planned removal of Pittsburgh’s Columbus statue, writing in a 24-page opinion that a lower court “erred” in its dismissal of the case in 2022. Philadelphia litigator George Bochetto filed the lawsuit, and subsequent appeal, on behalf of t...
Local Italian restaurant making its move to Millcreek Mall
Mi΄Scuzi΄ Ristorante Italiano announced it’s opening its doors in another location at the Millcreek Mall later this year. In a release, the restaurant said it plans to make the move to the mall — located at 800 Peach St. — in the third quarter of 2024, where it will take on a 6,600-square-foot space adjacent to JCPenney. This will include private a...
National Observatory for the Promotion of the Italian Language in the United States at the Italian Embassy in Washington. The Italian Language: Soft Power for Promoting Italy and its System of Excellence
The Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted on April 11th the annual meeting of the National Observatory of the Italian language, a coordinating and guiding body with the main actors in the promotion of Italian language and culture in the United States. At the meeting, chaired by the Deputy Chief of Mission, Minister Plenipotentiary Alessandro Gonzal...
Exhibit on the Filangieri-Franklin Correspondence at the Italian Consulate General in Philadelphia Illuminates Historic Italian-American Ties
On April 24, 2024, the General Consulate of Italy in Philadelphia will host the opening reception of the exhibit "The Filangieri-Franklin Correspondence: an Enlightening Dialogue Between Italy and the USA." This exhibit, curated by Professor Amedeo Arena of the University of Naples Federico II, delves into the letters exchanged between Neapolitan E...
Made in Italy Day at Villa Firenze with ADI and Salone del Mobile
For Made in Italy Day, Italian Ambassador Mariangela Zappia hosted the event “Italian Contemporary Design at Villa Firenze” at Villa Firenze, an opportunity to celebrate Italian excellence in the world in connection with the museum of Italy’s Association for Industrial Design (ADI) and the Salone del Mobile (Furniture Fair) in Milan. Ambassador Mar...
West Aliquippa's Henry Mancini to be celebrated with events for centenary of his birthday
Music fans will celebrate the centenary of Henry Mancini's birthday this year at events worldwide. If Mancini had lived to see his 100th birthday this Tuesday, the immensely successful composer - and Pride of West Aliquippa - likely would have wanted to celebrate in his favorite way. "He would want to go to the best Italian restaurant that he knew...
Beloved South Jersey Italian bakery moving to new locations
I accidentally discovered this bakery/deli a few months ago while looking for an Italian bakery near me. I had never heard of them and decided to take a detour on the way home from work to check it out. It was in an industrial park in Mount Laurel and seemed way out of the way for such an amazing store. Their story is about a hard-working couple th...
After 50 Years, Sayreville Icon Camillo Ianacone Becomes U.S. Citizen
Camillo Ianacone, owner of Camillo's Restaurant (31 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville), officially became a U.S. citizen on Tuesday, March 26. After nearly 50 years of living in the United States, Ianacone felt that it was time to get his citizenship. "I never really thought about it much in the past. I was always here, so I never really thought about [be...
Abruzzese Delco honors ‘Cabrini’ producer, Wilmington University VP at 29th annual dinner dance
Associazione Regionale Abruzzese (ARA) of Delaware County will hold its 29th annual dinner dance to honor those who contribute greatly to the community on Sunday April 28 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Oaks Ballroom by Anthony’s Catering, 511 W. Oak Lane, Glenolden. The event fosters Italian customers, language and customs and will be a fundraiser for St. Gab...