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Italy's Festa della Repubblica was commemorated Sunday in Washington, DC at a mass held at Holy Rosary Church, the Italian National Parish. Members of the Italian Diplomatic Corps joined parishioners at the Italian mass con-celebrated by Fr. Lydio Tomasi and Fr. Claudio Holzer.   Italian Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero gave some brief remarks...

This past Saturday was such a beautiful day, and attending the Feast of the Madonna del Sacro Monte at Holy Face Monastery in Clifton, New Jersey made it more so.   Everything about the celebration was wonderful; the attendees, the food, the music, and most of all the devotion to the Blessed Mother. It felt good to witness such at large numb...

The all-new Bravo Bar & Grill is NOW hiring cooks experienced in Italian and American dishes. Work in a freshly-renovated kitchen with BRAND NEW, top of the line stove, ovens and equipment! Great starting salary! Don't miss this opportunity!   We are a family-owned and operated business, committed to serving the best in high quality, fre...

Fratelli's Towne Tavern in New Cumberland borrows from Italian restaurants in northern New Jersey. The restaurant and bar opened Tuesday in the former Carahan's at 209 Third St. with a menu packed with homemade Italian food.   Chef and co-owner Anthony LaBarck invests nearly 16 hours a day in the kitchen making meatballs, marinara, rice bal...

Il 27 aprile l'Ambasciata d'Italia a Washington ospiterà il seminario "Fighting Counterfeits: Future challenges and cooperation between the US & Italy", organizzato in collaborazione con l'agenzia U.S. Customs and Border Protection, il Segretariato Generale Interpol e alcune tra le imprese che quotidianamente subiscono il fenomeno.   Foc...

The Italian American One Voice Coalition as well as Coalition members UNICO Nation, the Anti-Bias Committee of UNICO and the UNICO Columbus Parade Committee (www.iaovc.org) are adding its voices to the growing chorus of organizations and public officials shocked by the recent defacing of the Christopher Columbus statue in Hamilton Township, NJ. &n...

La messa annuale in commemorazione del giudice Giovanni Falcone è stata celebrata nella Holy Rosary Church, parrocchia italiana di Washington, ieri, domenica 22, alla vigilia dell'anniversario dell'attentato in cui è stato assassinato assieme alla moglie ed i membri della scorta. L'evento annuale serve a ricordare il coraggio e la dedizione del gi...

Diners hungry for a taste of Sicily on the West Shore need look no further than Tonino's, which is now serving Italian fare from a new location in Hampden Township.   The pizzeria opened on Tuesday, June 14 at the Giant Food Store complex, 4540 Marketplace Way. Manager Andrew Illiano said business has been picking up all week.   Read...

The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) is proud to invite you to its 13th Annual Congress, "Showcasing New Jersey Artists," on Saturday, November 12th. The 2016 Congress will feature presentations from prominent local artists and will be immediately followed by a reception featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres and musical entertainment. Guests...

The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) is gearing up for its 13th Annual Congress on Saturday, November 12th from 2:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.   The 2016 edition, entitled "Showcasing New Jersey Artists," will feature presentations from prominent local Italian American visual artists. The program will conclude with a reception featurin...

In order to improve the service to the public and avoid long lines, this Embassy has decided to adopt a system of appointments for visa applications.Therefore, as of 28 November 2012, all Visa applications from permanent residents of this Consular jurisdiction (District of Columbia, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland, and Arlington...

MTV's Jersey Shore may be all washed up, but those Italian-American stereotypes may soon return to reality television — with a gay twist. A major television company is searching for Italian-American homosexuals who have over the top Guido personalities for an unscripted television series now in development. A casting director at Backroads Enterta...