Stephen Crane Village
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America 250: NJ MVPs – The Early Years
As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th, I started to think about who are the most influential individuals in America’s history. Of course, that started me down the path of something far more important – New Jersey’s most important and influential individuals. The Ground Rules Now, you can’t make a list like this without some… Continue reading
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Italian Heritage in New Jersey: Frankie Valli
“Newark, Belleville; Frankie Valli walks on water. As he should. Frankie Valli has been around so long he’s attached to everything and everybody. And they are very proud.” ~Steve Schirripa, Talking Sopranos podcast. Belleville has been home to plenty of talent over the decades. Connie Francis, Joe Pesci, and of course Francesco Stephen Castelluccio, known… Continue reading
This Is My New Jersey 