The Italians of long-ago Hammonton: Government report from 1907 details their lives and labors
Although most Italian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries settled in the nation’s large cities to meet the demands of industry, many others had a different experience, settling in rural areas to work in mines and quarries, build railroads and to farm. Each of these experiences were likely unique due to differences in time, industry...
Protester sprays 'Hamas is comin' on Christopher Columbus statue in Washington, D.C.
Graffiti was scrawled on monuments outside Union Station in Washington, DC, as protesters flooded the city on Wednesday, July 24. Footage captured by Caleb Condor shows graffiti on the Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain and the Freedom Bell late Wednesday afternoon. The protests were prompted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit...
Italian American of the Year honored at Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Kickoff Dinner
It’s an event that is so highly anticipated that from the day it ends, they begin preparing for the next one. The 41st Annual Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival begins this weekend, and the months of planning and preparation were celebrated at their kickoff dinner at Undo’s West. This year’s Italian American of the Year is Rita Cara...
The Real Donnie Brasco
Before he was an FBI agent, Joe Pistone was a wise-guy-in-training in his native Paterson, New Jersey, hanging out in after-hours gambling joints, with Mob ties NOT optional. “I grew up in an all-Italian neighborhood and didn’t know gambling was illegal until someone told me,” Pistone says. “Everyone had a bookie.” The experience came in handy whe...
Ocean City’s Gay Talese Inductee for N.J. Hall of Fame
The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) announced Tuesday its 18 inductees for 2024 and Ocean City’s Gay Talese is one of them. According to a news release, Talese, 92, an author and journalist, was selected in the category of “Arts & Letters.” Inductees are chosen for their accomplishments in six categories, including Education & Science and Enterpris...
Italian Labor Sacrifice Day Worldwide: August 7th & 8th
We honor Italian Labor Sacrifice Day Worldwide to remember the sacrifices of Italian workers abroad, who left their homecountry to embark on perilous travels, and faced rough living and working conditions to build a future for their loved ones. August 8th commemorates the Marcinelle Disaster of 1956 in Belgium, where 262 miners, including 136 Itali...
Our Return to Italy: A Film by Marylou & Jerome Bongiorno - Free Screening & Discussion at the Nutley Public Library
Join us at the Nutley Public Library on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., for a free screening and discussion on the fictional film Our Return to Italy with award-winning filmmakers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno. The Nutley Public Library is pleased to welcome back prior ECLAP-funded artists, Emmy-nominated, award-winning, husband and wife fil...
Join the fun at La Festa Italiana 2024 in Jersey City
Mark your calendars! La Festa Italiana, Jersey City’s biggest Italian festival hosted by Holy Rosary Church returns in August with live bands, great food, and games & rides for the kids! La Festa Italiana begins Wed, Aug 7th, and runs through Sun, Aug 11th, from 5-to-11 pm each day. Located on 6th & Brunswick Streets, in the neighborhood surroundi...
Dr. Jill Biden Delivers Heritage Address at Dinner Hosted by Basil Russo and ISDA Celebrating Italian American Women’s Contributions to Our Country
Our nation’s first Italian American First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, spoke at ISDA’s annual banquet in downtown Pittsburgh on July 13, 2024, to share her ancestors’ story. The event was part of ISDA’s ongoing mission to celebrate women in leadership while offering a platform to major figures on both sides of the aisle who seek to promote and honor the I...
Remembering Walter D’Alessio, civic leader and transformative figure in Philly’s urban development
Walter D’Alessio was a civic leader and legendary figure in Philadelphia’s urban development. Though not a native Philadelphian, his half-century of service to the city earned him the status of an honorary citizen and an influential leader. D’Alessio died at his Society Hill home on July 1. He was 90 years old. D’Alessio’s years of service were ded...
Who was Corey Comperatore, the Italian American killed at Trump's rally
It is Italian American Corey Comperatore, whose family originated in Reggio Calabria, Italy, a former fire chief, who was killed in the mob attack on former U.S. President Donald Trump. Comperatore, 50, had led the Buffalo Township Fire Department in Butler County, Pennsylvania. He died while protecting his family, fatally struck by a bullet. Penns...
Hoboken Historical Museum will show collection of Bob Delevante’s St. Ann Feast photos
This year’s edition of Hoboken’s beloved annual St. Ann Italian Festival, also known as the St. Ann Feast, will take place from July 24 to July 28. And from July 21 to Aug. 25, the Hoboken Historical Museum will offer an exhibition titled “On the Steps of St. Ann’s: A Collection of Photographs from The Feast 2001-2022 by Bob Delevante.” If you are...