One of the hottest new political commercials in the nation had its roots right on Squire Road at the Sound & Media Vision studios. Republican 4th Congressional District challenger Sean Bielat released one of the most talked about campaign ads…
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Senior Center receives five new computers as Mass General Hospital’s ARCH program
When Revere’s Ty Smith learned how to use a computer at the Revere Senior Center, the first thing she did was look up information about her new doctor – and it was quite a litigious experience. “I’ll never forget my…
Rizzo-Rotondo controversy continues – Will the Ethics Commission sort it out?
A week after fantastic ethical allegations were made against Councillor George Rotondo, now there are questions about whether or not the allegations were manufactured by Councillor Dan Rizzo’s campaign or someone associated with it. Rizzo vehemently denied those allegations this…
Happy days are here again – Patriots qualify for the tourney for the first time in 12 years
The Revere High boys soccer team clinched its first post season state tournament berth in 12 years with a tie and a win this past week. “This is a great accomplishment for our program,†said RHS head coach Nik Tower,…
Fashion business fits Clarke’s personality to a T – Beachmont resident is putting stock in his own T-Shirt brand
It has been said in some circles that it’s the clothes that make the man, but in Beachmont, it is a man who is making the clothes – and to some noted success. Regan Smith Clarke – a 2002 graduate…
GOP candidate raises questions about Edward Markey’s residency
Congressman Ed Markey (D-Malden) has been around the world on legislative missions. He’s the dean of the Massachusetts federal delegation, a 34-year sitting elected official; the 13th most senior member of the Congress. He’s been around Revere over the years…
A sporting chance – RPS makes a serious effort to boost athletic performance
When it comes to scores at the Revere High School (RHS) over the last few years, the most encouraging scores were not on the athletic fields, they were on the MCAS test. With some exceptions, RHS teams have a long-standing…
He radiates talent – McKinley teacher finds music in (of all things) his heating system
To some, the groaning and creaking of an old steam heating system may be a painful reminder of how much heating oil costs these days, but to others like Travis Ramsey, those sounds are the sounds of music. The McKinley…
Where have all the racing dogs gone? – First they went to Florida; now many are back in Bay State
There may not be greyhound racing in Massachusetts anymore, but there are still a lot of greyhounds. In Massachusetts, a statewide ballot question in 2008 passed by a large margin and ended dog racing here forever. Locally, tracks like Wonderland…
No fear: RPD officer, business owner save a life
Dana Street was but a cloud of black smoke Thursday afternoon. People were running out of buildings hysterically and the scene was becoming chaotic as a triple-decker began to go up in flames. Public safety personnel had yet to arrive.…
As enrollments soar, superintendent calls for another school
The new school smell still hasn’t worn out of the School Department’s latest new building, the Paul Revere School, and already Superintendent Paul Dakin is saying he needs another. Sound insane? It’s really not when one analyzes the enrollment numbers…
Johnnie’s will reopen next month with a new name, but same local ownership
Johnnie’s Foodmaster on Squire Road has reinvented itself, and after some major renovations are complete, they plan to open in early October with a new name, but retain the same staff and ownership. John DeJesus, second-generation owner of the grocery…
Mastering MCAS – Revere makes strides on statewide exam
Hitting the state average on the MCAS test was once a lofty goal for the Revere Public School, but nowadays it is the expectation. Two schools – and nearly a third one – scored at the state average on every…
Antonia’s entertainment license suspended for two weeks
License Commissioners suspended the controversial entertainment license at Antonia’s on the Beach for two weeks at their meeting on Thursday afternoon in City Hall. Fire Inspector Dan Maniff reported to the Commission that Antonia’s had a capacity that requires a…
Off the ground – At long last, a real sign of progress
After more than 30 years of groundwork, Mayor Tom Ambrosino and a host of elected officials guided Revere towards a groundbreaking redevelopment at Wonderland on Monday. Redevelopment efforts at Wonderland Station have come and gone over the years. There have…
Rotondo’s in; three others in planning stage
With just about a year to go until the next mayoral election, Mayor Tom Ambrosino has indicated that – for certain – he won’t be running, and it has sent a flurry of activity through local political circles. “That is…
Meet the new bidder, same as the old bidder?
Who would have thought a contract involving trees would end up having so many branches of absurdity? Last Thursday, about one month after yanking the existing tree trimming contract from a man accused of obtaining it through forgery, the city…
War story – Bill Lanza’s acts of heroism are brought to light by his nephew
When Bill Lanza walks into Vinny’s Food Market on Malden Street every week, one would think he’s just like every other guy around the neighborhood. He yucks it up with his buddies at the store, just like everyone else. Who…
DCR project will go a long way toward improving Short Beach
Officials marked the beginning of the long-anticipated Short Beach project, spanning Revere and Winthrop, at a recent ceremony on the site of the $3.5 million project. While the project began in earnest earlier this summer, officials had their official beginning…
Closing leaves long-time workers with no severance, no explanations
Wonderland employees – some with more than 35 years on the job – were let go without even a severance package when the track closed down abruptly on August 19, according to several sources. A small group of former Wonderland…