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Heritage

Maryland awards $4.6 million in heritage grants to boost local tourism and development

July 12, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced more than $4.6 million in matching grant awards through the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to support 91 … Read more

Pentagon ends recognition of cultural heritage months under new directive

February 1, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense has announced it will no longer officially recognize cultural heritage months, citing the need to prioritize unity and mission … Read more

HalloWheaton Celebrates Cultural Heritage and Halloween Fun at WheatonArts

October 26, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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MILLVILLE, NJ – On Saturday, October 26, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., WheatonArts will host “HalloWheaton and The Multiverse of African Cultural Heritage,” offering … Read more

Jackson GOP Opposes Attacks on Columbus Day, Italian Heritage

October 16, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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JACKSON, NJ—Columbus Day is under attack across America, including here in New Jersey, but on Monday, officials in one town stood up against the rhetoric. … Read more

Hispanic Heritage Festival Hosted at Pennington Park

October 15, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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Paterson, NJ – The Paterson Police Department’s Community Affairs Division took part in the Hispanic Heritage Community Festival this weekend at Pennington Park. Sgt. Hommy … Read more

Here’s What Kamala Harris Thinks of Columbus Day and Italian American Heritage

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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As Columbus Day arrives, Vice President Kamala Harris faces renewed scrutiny over remarks she made in 2021 that could become a point of contention during … Read more

Columbus Day and Italian Heritage Still Under Fire In New Jersey, America’s Second Largest Italian State

October 13, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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Columbus Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October, holds special significance for the large Italian-American population in New Jersey. With over 17% of the … Read more

Germania Park Oktoberfest to Celebrate German Heritage with Music, Food, and Tradition

September 20, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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DOVER, NJ – On September 21 and 22, Germania Park will host its annual Oktoberfest, offering a lively celebration of German culture with traditional food, … Read more

Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration to Honor Maritime Heritage with Festive Flair

September 20, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – On September 21, the Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration will take over Sunset Lake, offering a full day of festivities from 9 … Read more

North Wildwood Irish Fall Festival Brings Heritage and Celebration to the Jersey Shore

September 20, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ – From September 19 to 22, the Jersey Shore will come alive with the sights and sounds of Irish culture at the … Read more

New Jersey State Police celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at West Trenton headquarters

September 15, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey State Police kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration at Division Headquarters in West Trenton on Friday, according to … Read more

Red Bank Hispanic Heritage Celebration to Honor Culture and Community

September 14, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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RED BANK, NJ – On September 15, the Red Bank Hispanic Heritage Celebration will bring the community together at Riverside Gardens Park from 3 PM … Read more

Newark Puerto Rican Day Parade and Boricua Music Festival to Celebrate Culture and Heritage

September 14, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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NEWARK, NJ – On September 15, the streets of Newark will come alive with vibrant colors and music as the 63rd Annual Puerto Rican Day … Read more

Italian Festival in Ocean Township Celebrates Heritage and Culture

August 10, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Italian American Association of Ocean Township is hosting its annual Italian Festival at Joe Palaia Park, running from August 7 … Read more

St. Ann’s Festival Celebrates Italian Heritage in Hoboken

July 27, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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HOBOKEN, N.J. — The annual St. Ann’s Festival will take place from July 24 to 28 on the streets surrounding St. Ann Church, located at … Read more

Newark Celebrates Caribbean Heritage with Taste of the Caribbean Festival

June 29, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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NEWARK, NJ – The City of Newark Caribbean Commission invites everyone to join in the celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month at the Taste of … Read more

Celebrate Lebanese Heritage at the 38th Annual Lebanese Festival in Somerset

June 8, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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SOMERSET, NJ—The 38th Annual Lebanese Festival, locally known as Mahrajan, will take place from June 7 to June 9 at 526 Easton Avenue. This renowned … Read more

Rockland County DA’s Office Celebrates Irish Heritage at Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick Annual Dinner

March 10, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office participated in the 26th Annual Dinner of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, held at … Read more

Construction in Evesham Township’s Heritage Development Leads to Daily Detours

February 12, 2024 by Charlie Dwyer
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Evesham Township, NJ – Residents of Evesham Township are advised to prepare for ongoing construction within the Heritage development, which will necessitate daily detours to … Read more

Somerset County Commissioners Honor National Muslim Heritage Month

January 29, 2024 by Charlie Dwyer
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Somerset County, NJ – In a meaningful recognition of diversity and cultural contributions, the Somerset County Board of Commissioners celebrated National Muslim Heritage Month this … Read more

Fatal Shooting at Heritage Acres Apartments Parking Lot

December 6, 2023 by Jeff Jones
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SUFFOLK, VA – A fatal shooting occurred early Monday at the Heritage Acres Apartments, Suffolk. Around 2:45 a.m., police were alerted to a man with … Read more

Australian copper miner Sandfire says damaged Aboriginal cultural heritage

November 30, 2023 by Reuters

By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Global miner Sandfire said on Thursday it had damaged Aboriginal cultural heritage at a copper mine in Western Australia, and … Read more

Explore New Jersey’s Haunted Heritage and History As Halloween Draws Near

October 18, 2023 by Charlie Dwyer
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New Jersey is pulling out all the stops this Halloween season with a line-up of terrifying attractions that span from campgrounds to asylums. There’s a … Read more

Does Phil Murphy Get Points Back For Recognizing Columbus Day, Italian Heritage?

October 10, 2023 by Conservative Times
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TRENTON, NJ – When it comes to Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is caught between a rock and a … Read more

The 7 Wonders of the Jersey Shore: An Exploration of Heritage and Culture

September 27, 2023 by Phil Stilton
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The Jersey Shore is more than just a vacation destination; it’s a region steeped in history, culture, and iconic landmarks. While some might associate the … Read more

Belleville Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month with Annual Softball Game

September 15, 2023 by Jessica Woods
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BELLEVILLE, IL – Belleville and the Puerto Rico Police Departments faced off in a softball game last night to celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage … Read more

Cardinal Tobin Celebrates Annual Hispanic Heritage Mass in Newark

September 12, 2023 by Phil Stilton
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NEWARK, NJ – Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin led the Archdiocese of Newark Hispanic Ministry’s annual Hispanic Heritage Mass on September 8 at the Cathedral Basilica … Read more

Explainer-Western Australia ditches Aboriginal heritage protection act

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 by Reuters
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By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Western Australia state has scrapped new Aboriginal heritage protection laws after just five weeks because of opposition from landowners. … Read more

Pennacchio Bill to Establish Muslim Heritage Month Signed into Law

April 30, 2023 by Press Release
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio that would designate January of each year as Muslim Heritage Month was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

Rio Tinto has more work to do, cultural heritage audit finds

March 19, 2023 by Reuters
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MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Rio Tinto has more work to do to protect Indigenous cultural heritage at its mines around the world, according to an independent … Read more

Pennacchio Bill to Establish Muslim Heritage Month in NJ Advances

February 3, 2023 by Press Release
January of each year would be designated as Muslim Heritage Month under legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio and advanced today by the New Jersey Senate.

Exclusive-Carlyle seeks to line up bid for urgent care provider Heritage -sources

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 by Reuters
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By David Carnevali NEW YORK (Reuters) – Carlyle Group Inc is in talks about putting together an acquisition offer for Heritage Provider Network Inc (HPN), … Read more

During Hispanic Heritage Month, Celebrate National Guacamole Day at Uncle Julio’s

October 22, 2022 by Jessica Woods
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Free Guacamole offered with new loyalty program sign-ups Dallas/Fort Worth, TX  (-)  Delicious Haas avocados paired with fresh mix-ins like crisp onions and vine-ripened tomatoes … Read more

El Pollo Loco Calls for Long Overdue Recognition of Hispanic Culinary Talent with Hispanic Heritage Month For Your Consideration Campaign

October 22, 2022 by Jessica Woods
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In honor of national hispanic heritage month, el pollo loco is spotlighting notable hispanic chefs to fan the flames of representation for the community’s vital … Read more

Heritage Restaurant Brands Welcomes David Austin to Newly Created Role of Vice President of Information Technology

September 2, 2022 by Jessica Woods

David austin (PRESS RELEASE)  Heritage Restaurant Brands has appointed David Austin to their leadership team as Vice President of Information Technology. Heritage is the franchisor … Read more

Absence of Heritage Studies in U.S. Lesson Plans Prompts Education Officials to Introduce K-12 Curriculum Infusion Model

July 2, 2022 by Your News
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State education commissioners, dozens of dioceses, and Vatican officials are being tapped to fuel the national rollout.  Tweet this Through this K-12 infusion model, Italian … Read more

New Jersey’s black heritage to be recognized under proposed bill in Trenton

March 7, 2022 by Conservative Times
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TRENTON, NJ – You might not have heard of it, but if a bill sponsored by African American Republican State Assemblyman Antwan McClellan’s bill makes … Read more

Rio Tinto agrees heritage protection plan for West Australia iron ore project

February 14, 2022 by Reuters
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– Rio Tinto said on Monday it has agreed a heritage protection plan with an Indigenous group for a project in West Australia as it … Read more

Asian and Pacific Islander history and heritage learning to be added to New Jersey K-12 school curriculum

January 19, 2022 by Press Release
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TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S4021/A6100 and S3764/A3369) that will ensure that the contributions, history, and heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders … Read more

United States Attorney’s Office Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

November 29, 2021 by DOJ Press

Assistant U. S. Attorney Kim-Thoa Hoang (619) 546-9397     NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – November 29, 2021 SAN DIEGO – To commemorate American Indian and Alaska Native … Read more

U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins in Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month, November 2021

November 10, 2021 by DOJ Press
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PORTLAND, Ore.—On October 29, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. proclaimed November 2021 as National Native American Heritage Month. The proclamation honors the perseverance of American … Read more

HSI Tampa special agent honored for Hispanic Heritage award

October 19, 2021 by DOJ Press
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TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tampa Special Agent Carlos Carrasquillo was recently honored for his work in … Read more

Trenton lawmakers lodge fight to protect Italian American heritage as Columbus Day looms

October 7, 2021 by Phil Stilton
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Columbus Day is a federal and state holiday marked on Oct. 11 this year and an annual celebration of Italian American heritage. Senators Joe Pennacchio … Read more

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