The North Suffolk Office of Resilience & Sustainability (NSORS), in partnership with the City of Revere, City of Chelsea, and Town of Winthrop, recently obtained a $100,000 grant to develop a regional plan for electric vehicle charging station infrastructure. The…
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Mayoral Candidate Gerry Visconti Holds Campaign Reception
Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti held a fundraising reception to kick off his campaign kickoff reception for the office of mayor of Revere. Family, friends, city officials, and supporters, including a large delegation of Local 22 Union members, packed the Casa Lucia…
Revere Community School Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Revere Community School recently celebrated its 10th Anniversary. A celebration was held on May 11 and included a turnout of adults, students, families, and school, city and state officials. Fatou Drammeh, the Manager of the Revere…
Revere Karate Academy Holds Grand Opening at New Revere Street Location
Revere Karate Academy held its grand opening ceremony Saturday at its new location at 351 Revere Street. Grandmaster Doreen DiRienzo and her son, Professor Anthony Cogliandro, welcomes family, friends, city officials, Karate students past and present, parents, and guests to…
Jaramillo Recognized in D.C.
Special to the Journal Last month, Revere Planning Board Member Juan Pablo Jaramillo was recognized in Washington D.C. by the Colombian Embassy. Jaramillo who immigrated fleeing violence from Colombia traveled to our nation’s Capitol for a luncheon with Colombian President…
Acting Mayor Keefe Announces Transition Leadership Team
Special to the Journal Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe announced today his transitional leadership team, with Claudia Correa, Chief of Talent and Culture to be taking on additional duties as Interim Chief of Staff and Robert Marra to serve as…
Let Us Remember Those Who “Gave the LastFull Measureâ€
Although the Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of the summer season and is observed by families and friends who gather for barbecues and similar festivities, we should keep in mind that Memorial Day is our most solemn national holiday…
Enjoy the Weekend Safely
With predictions for a record travel weekend, we urge our readers to ensure that whatever our celebratory activities may be, we do so safely, both for ourselves and for our loved ones. If friends or family members are showing clear…
Letters to the Editor
Community Matters Dear Editor, Community is a word that means many things to many people. It can range from a generations-long bond of local family and friends to a newly formed community of new residents from a close-by town or…
Guest Op-Ed: Reevaluate Your Church Mission Spending
By Dr. Glenn Mollette For fifty years of my life, I’ve been associated with churches that have given over four million dollars collectively to outside denominational endeavors. The typical mainline denominational church/parish will collect weekly offerings from their members. A…
The Yawkey Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony
Revere true baseball fans are very familiar with the Yawkey Baseball League, founded by Dave McKay. Many fathers and sons who have the calling to play after high school have taken part in this exciting league. Recently the Yawkey Baseball…
RHS Sports Roundup
Boys Track Tops Malden, 79-56 The Revere High outdoor track and field team earned a 79-56 triumph over Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Malden last Thursday. Leading the way for the Patriots was Isaiah DeCrosta, who captured the high jump…
Obituaries 05-24-2023
Frank Fancieullo General Electric Retiree Frank A. Fancieullo, 91, of Everett passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19. Frank was a graduate of Bentley University, a former 37 year employee at General Electric Aircraft Engine Group in Lynn, a U.S.…
RHS Class of 2023 Senior Prom
RHS Valedictorian, Kathy Trinh, Earns Full Scholarship to M.I.T.
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere High School Senior and Valedictorian, Kathy Trinh was one of 750 recipients nationwide to win the prestigious Gates Scholarship. The scholarship, which had an applicant pool of 51,000, provides Kathy with funding for the full cost…
Councillor At-Large Marc Silvestri Seeks Re-Election
Special to the Journal City Councillor At-Large Marc Silvestri announced his campaign for re-election to the Revere City Council last week. Councillor Silvestri is a veteran who has a proven record of dedication to his country and his community. His…
City Hosts Spring Clean-Up
Homelessness Impact Study Recommends New Positions, More Affordable Housing
By Adam Swift A recent homelessness impact study praises the city for its immediate response to the Covid-19 crisis, but lays out a number of recommendations for a more coordinated approach with local and state public and private stakeholders to…
Council Subcommittee To Halt Action on Most Arrigo Appointment Requests
By Adam Swift Before stepping down from office to take the top post at the DCR, former Mayor Brian Arrigo forwarded about two dozen board and commission requests to the City Council. At last week’s council meeting, Ward 3 Councillor…
Council Takes Up Dog Park Issues
By Adam Swift Better monitoring of one city dog park is in the works, while City Council President Pro Tempore Joanne McKenna has requested the state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation consider building a new dog park at the end…
