Dan Cirucci

Sunday, May 17, 2026

President Trump Addresses Rededicate 250

Usha Vance Champions Literacy Effort

On Friday, May 15, 2026, Second Lady Usha Vance visited AcadeMir Academy Charter School East in Doral, Florida to showcase her Summer Reading Challenge and share her love of reading with students and faculty.

During her visit, the Second Lady read Ada Twist the Scientist by Andrea Beaty to students, spoke about why reading is so important to her, and answered questions asked by the students.

“It was such a joy to meet so many amazing kids in Miami and share the gift of reading with them. I loved telling them about my upcoming Summer Reading Challenge and the fun updates we’ve made since last year’s challenge. I’m excited for children all over the country to learn and grow through stories this summer,” said Second Lady Usha Vance.

“Today’s visit is especially meaningful as we unite in support of literacy, learning, and the transformative power of education through the Second Lady’s Summer Reading Initiative. At AcadeMir Charter Schools, we believe reading opens the door to imagination, opportunity, and lifelong success. We are proud to support this important initiative and remain committed to inspiring our students to become lifelong readers, critical thinkers, and future leaders," said Olivia Bernal, Chief Operating Officer, AcadeMir Charter Schools.

As part of her larger childhood literacy initiative, the Second Lady recently launched a podcast, "Storytime with the Second Lady," where she hosts various guests and celebrities to read children’s stories aloud. Recent guests include former Nascar driver Danica Patrick, actor Cheryl Hines, Inter Miami CF Soccer Player Ian Fray, and her mother, Dr. Lakshmi Chilukuri.

For more information about the Second Lady’s Summer Reading Challenge please visit www.wh.gov/read. To tune in to “Storytime with the Second Lady,” visit Spotify and YouTube.

A Rich Italian American Tradition: Great Food, Too!

Philadelphia's Italian Market Festival held today in Philly's original "Little Italy" neighborhood was an astounding success, drawing huge crowds amidst bright, sunny weather.

As always, the highlight of the two-day festival was the beautiful Procession of the Saints. The procession starts at Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church (712 Montrose Street) and pauses at 9th and Washington Avenue for the Blessing of the Market, before concluding at Saint Paul Catholic Church at the corner of South Hutchinson and Christian Streets.

The pinning of money to ribbons dangling from the statues seems to have origins in the practice of many new immigrants, who, to be remembered and as a declaration of their newfound prosperity, sent money back home to be visibly displayed on the statue of the community’s patron Saint, in the church and in processions. Today, many devotees simply make a prayer and pin money as an offering in support of the religious institution that is fostering their spiritual belief and needs.

The procession pauses from time to time to give blessings by sprinkling Holy Water, a ritual tradition for expiatory and purificatory purposes attributed to the Apostle St. Matthew, which recalls the baptismal rite that spiritually bound the community together.

We hope you enjoy the photos we took during this marvelous procession which winds its way through a neighborhood rich in Italian American history.

A Special Message From Our Secretary Of State

From My High School Yearbook: Can You Spot Me?

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Rededicate, Renew, Reawaken: Washington 5/17!

Rededicate 250 is coming to life in the heart of Washington, D.C. tomorrow, Sunday 5/17 and it’s going to be one of the most unforgettable moments leading into America’s 250th anniversary.

The stage is up.  The National Mall is transforming.  History is calling.

Rededicate 250 is coming to life in the heart of Washington, D.C. and it’s going to be one of the most unforgettable moments leading into America’s 250th anniversary.

The stage is up.⁰ The National Mall is transforming. ⁰History is calling.

RSVP FOR THIS SUNDAY, MAY 17! 🇺🇸🙏 pic.twitter.com/259zYGoKgS
— Freedom 250 (@Freedom250) May 14, 2026

A BIG Change For The Wildwood (NJ) Tramcars!

"Watch the Tram Car, Please" - 3 Tram cars in Wildwoods will be Volvo electric vehicles this year

Whose American company HQs is in NJ & an executive ties to the Wildwoods, donated the cars, free of charge

Only thing I'm curious of, how does this vehicle make that U-Turn to go… pic.twitter.com/k6vv85aMxs
— Wake Up NJ 🇺🇸 New Jersey (@wakeupnj) May 16, 2026

An Amazing American Success Story!

Is There A Superman In LA's Future?

I’m laughing, but he’s exposing Bass and Newsom for the cartoon characters they truly are.

The simple fact is that you’d have to be out of your mind to reelect Karen Bass after what she has done to our beautiful city. She is a living nightmare. pic.twitter.com/xZYV490cBD
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) May 16, 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026

Time Will Teach You That This Is True!

About Dan Cirucci

He's been cited by the late Rush Limbaugh, quoted in the New York Times, featured at Real Clear Politics and Lucianne.com and interviewed across all media.

He's Dan Cirucci, the founder and editor-in chief of the Dan Cirucci Blog, a Save Jersey blog columnist, frequent guest on the Matt Rooney radio show and one of the most widely honored public relations professionals in his field. He's also been a public relations consultant to numerous organizations and individuals and hosted The Advocates on RVN-TV.

Inducted into the Philadelphia Public Relations Hall of Fame, for many years he served as a Lecturer in Corporate Communication at Penn State University. A former President of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) he has lectured at Rowan University, Temple University, The College of New Jersey and Arcadia University. He has conducted workshops on public relations for thousands of participants throughout the nation and has taught countless others the art of public speaking. He has also advised numerous lawyers, judges, public officials and political candidates.

Cirucci is a prolific writer and his op-ed pieces have appeared in the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Courier-Post, Broad and Liberty and other print and online platforms.

A native of Camden NJ, Cirucci is a former President of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Cirucci served as Associate Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association for nearly 30 years. He served as Chair of Penn State University's Professional Advisory Board for the Corporate Communication major at Penn State Abington and on the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Judicial Selection Commission.

He received his MA degree from Rowan University and his BA from Villanova University. He has been named a Distinguished Alumnus of Rowan's public relations program and received the E. A. "Wally" Richter Leadership Award, the highest honor from the National Association of Bar Executives' Communications Section. He has also been honored by numerous other local, state and national groups.

In his hometown of Camden, Cirucci taught fifth grade at the Ulysses Wiggins Elementary School named for the founder of the Camden NAACP. There he was one of the first teachers in the country to teach African-American history to inner city students. He later served as editor of a local weekly newspaper, as Assistant to the Township Manager of Cherry Hill Township and as Associate Director of Communications at the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Cirucci's passions include all things Italian, politics, the popular culture, books and authors, art, communication, music, theatre, movies, dining and travel.

He and his wife Carole have two grown children and seven grandchildren.

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