Jersey Girl, Italian Roots

It's always all about Jersey...

San Marzano vs. Jersey Fresh: Which Tomato Should You Use and Why? San Marzano and Jersey Fresh tomatoes both have a place in Italian cooking. Chefs explain what actually separates the two.

https://jerseygirlitalianroots.com/italian-citizenship-goes-to-eu-court/
Last year the Italian government made changes to their laws in an effort to curtail the open-ended application process to a system with far more rigid requirements. Needless to say, this upset and frustrated countless of who were in the process of collecting their documents for consideration.

Italian Citizenship Goes to EU Court - Jersey Girl, Italian Roots Learn about the latest twist in the new Italian citizenship laws and how the EU high court may have the final word.

https://jerseygirlitalianroots.com/the-mayor-and-the-map/
For generations we did everything to prove we were worthy of being . To earn that our families gave up their language, their names, and many parts of their . The streets they encountered were not made of literal gold. The gold was the opportunity America afforded them. They sacrificed for us. For the family they would never meet. Now we owe them.

The Mayor and the Map - Jersey Girl, Italian Roots Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office issued a map of the city's "ethnic enclaves" that specifically left off the historic community of Little Italy.

https://jerseygirlitalianroots.com/america-celebrates-250/
Today we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the great experiment that is . We are indebted to those who fought against tyranny and took control of their collective destiny. And since the very beginning, our ancestors played a key role in our nation’s founding. And we are indebted tot all those who came before us, so that we may live .

America Celebrates 250 - Jersey Girl, Italian Roots Read about the contributions made by Italians through the history of America during the 250th celebration of the nation's founding.

https://jerseygirlitalianroots.substack.com/p/the-diaspora-dispatch-may-2026
Welcome to the May 2026 edition of ! It seems like we are finally starting to climb out of this chilly spring. The freeze and frost warnings in North Jersey are in the rear window and gardening season is finally underway. In this edition, I share news about the kickoff to , a new program from , and a calendar of upcoming events. There’s plenty of news and information. Divertiti!

The Diaspora Dispatch: May 2026 Read the latest news and information for the Italian American community of New Jersey, including upcoming feasts, masses, education al opportunities, and more.

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In the April 2026 edition of , I share upcoming events, a new you should follow, and a heartfelt story about . There’s plenty of news and information below and I hope you enjoy this edition!

The Diaspora Dispatch: April 2026 In the April 2026 edition of the Diaspora Dispatch, I share upcoming events, a new Substack you should follow, a heartfelt story about Padre Pio and a lot more!

Read the latest news and information from the community in , including upcoming events, new book announcements, and more.
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https://jerseygirlitalianroots.com/remembering-the-new-orleans-11/
On the evening of October 15, New Orleans police chief David Hennessy was shot by several gunmen as he walked home. Before he died, Captain William O’Connor claimed the chief responded, “the d***s did it.”

Remembering the New Orleans 11 - Jersey Girl, Italian Roots Learn about the events that took place around March 14, 1891 in New Orleans and how it played a significant role in the formation of Columbus Day.

https://jerseygirlitalianroots.com/newark-archdiocese-witness-plan-on-hold/
While I am no longer physically part of the , the center of my heart and faith will always remain in and . From being baptized at in , to celebrating my sacraments at in , being married 31 years ago at the at in , to the Feast of in Newark, every piece of my spiritual life is part of the Archdiocese.

Newark Archdiocese "Witness" Plan on Hold - Jersey Girl, Italian Roots Learn about the most recent update from Cardinal Tobin of the Archdiocese of Newark abou the "We Are His Witness" initiative.