Author: Journal Staff

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,…

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…

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.…