By Adam Swift A new mini-pitch at the Salesian Boys & Girls Club aims to fuel big soccer dreams for the young people of East Boston and beyond. On Friday morning, Boston Scores and the Boys & Girls Club held…
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EBNHC’s Michael Mancusi Receives Massachusetts Community Health Center Clinician Award
 Special to the Journal Earlier this month, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Michael Mancusi, LICSW, received the Massachusetts Community Health Center Clinician Award from the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. The award is presented…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Wendland Earns Spring 2023 Dean’s List Honors at Roger Williams University Camila Wendland, of Revere, has been named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per…
We’re (Over)Eating Ourselves to Death
The latest statistics reveal an incredibly negative picture of Americans: 40-percent are obese and another 32-percent are overweight. In other words, almost three quarters of Americans maintain an unhealthy weight. Yes, the fast-food industry is hugely to blame, as epitomized by all…
60 Years of James Bond
It was 60 years ago this summer that the first James Bond movie, Dr. No, starring the late Sean Connery, was released in the U.S. That movie instantly became a touchstone of 1960s pop culture which has flourished to the…
Guest Op-Ed: On the Quality of Life
By Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe “Quality of life†is a common phrase when discussing ways that municipal government can interact with the people it serves. Even the National Institute of Health recognizes “quality of life,†citing environment, social status, wealth,…
Guest Op-Ed: Revere Needs a Traffic Plan for the Sumner Tunnel Closure
By Steve Morabito Traffic congestion is one of the greatest quality of life challenges Revere residents face daily. With the impending two month closure of the Sumner Tunnel, the traffic impact on Revere residents will undoubtedly worsen, especially as northbound…
Guest Op-Ed: Is the Titanic Worth the Risk?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Life is filled with risks. Perhaps you enjoy sky diving, climbing Mount Everest, or swimming with sharks? Each endeavor involves serious risks. Nothing would be accomplished on this planet without people willing to venture out into the…
Obituaries 07-05-2023
Nancy M. Iovanna Loving Wife, Mom, Sister and Nana Nancy M. (Dalton) Iovanna of Revere, passed away on Thursday, June 29th, 2023. Beloved wife of Andrew Iovanna. Loving mother of Karla Iovanna of North Reading, Michael Iovanna and Jessica Iovanna…
Revere Celebrates Pride
Ralph Celestin Announces Candidacy for Ward 5 Council
Special to the Journal Ralph Celestin, award-winning documentary filmmaker and community leader is announcing his candidacy for Revere City Council – Ward 5. The following is his announcement: “Ralph is currently the only candidate running for Ward 5 without any…
Peczka Honored As Unsung 2023 Commonwealth Heroine
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women last week announced the 2023 Commonwealth Heroine Award honorees. The annual awards recognize women across the Commonwealth for their extraordinary contributions to their local communities in public or…
Annual Outdoor Mass at Lady Of Lourdes Parish in Beachmont
Council Approves Fiscal Year 24 Operating Budget
By Adam Swift The City Council approved a $262,136,012 Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget on Monday night. The vote comes after two weeks of council ways and means subcommittee meetings with city department heads. The final figure is $10,000 less…
BoH Upholds Fine, Suspension for Tobacco Violation
The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening in the City Council Chambers. Chairperson Dr. Drew Bunker and fellow member Dr. Craig Costanza were on hand for the session, along with Director of Public Health…
News Briefs
DPW Household Waste Day July 8 The Revere Department of Public Works announced today they will host a DPW Household Waste Day on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Revere High School Parking Lot (101 School St) from 9:00 a.m.…
Capital Improvement Budget Includes Money for New Police, Fire Vehicles
By Adam Swift The City Council unanimously approved a $2,675,000 “pay-as-you-go†capital improvement budget for Fiscal Year 2024 on Monday night. The capital budget uses available funds from the city’s capital improvement stabilization fund, free cash, and water and sewer…
RHS’ NUTRONs 125, To Host Summer Robotics Camp
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Revere High School Robotics Club, the NUTRONs 125, will offer a Summer Robotics Camp this August. The camp is open to students in grades 6-10 as of Fall 2023. Campers will be able to design, build,…
Initial Stage at Suffolk Downs Concerts Get High Marks From City Officials, Police
By Adam Swift The inaugural series of concerts held at the Stage at Suffolk Downs held two weekends ago went off with minimal complaints and complications, according to city officials and the Suffolk Downs developers. Tom O’Brien, the managing director…
Bricklayers Endorse Michelle Kelley in Latest Sign of Growing Support
Special to the Journal The Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Union Local 3 Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island announced today its endorsement of Revere At-Large City Council candidate Michelle Kelley, citing her positive message and vision for Revere as reasons…