The Super Bowl has become our biggest national holiday. There is no other event that even comes close to grabbing the attention of just about every American, even more so this year with the addition of Taylor Swift into the…
Author: Journal Staff
Letter to the Editor
Thank You for Another Successful Toy Drive Dear Editor, On behalf of the Revere Police Department, I am proud to announce that the Revere Police Department’s 24th Annual Toy Drive was a great success. With the support of our generous…
RHS Sports Roundup
Yuong Sets New Mark in Long Jump Revere High junior track star Liv Yuong broke another school record this weekend at the MSTCA State Qualifiers Meet. Liv jumped 15′-10″ in the indoor long jump, which topped the old RHS mark…
From Newbie To Champion: Northeast’s First Female Wrestler Blazes Trail on the Mat
Special to the Journal Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share the achievements of Northeast Metro Tech’s first female wrester, Shelby Galex, who has won three female wrestling tournaments so far this season, excelling on the mat as she aspires…
Undefeated Revere Middle School Girls’ Basketball Wins GBL Championship
By Melissa Randall The Revere Middle School Lady Pats came away with an impressive 28-17 win over Medford on Wednesday to become the GBL Champions. The win capped off an undefeated season and playoff run of 12-0. In front of…
Obituaries 02-14-2024
Eileen (Babe) Walsh Cammarata Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend Eileen “Babe” Walsh Cammarata passed away Feb. 11 at Lighthouse in Revere after a courageous fight and will like no other (As a True Townie). Eileen “Babe” was born Jan.…
Winter Wonderland at the Beach
RHS Cheerleaders Host Junior Patriot Cheer Night
Purple Sand… Purple Sand
Subcommittee Recommends Approval of Lee’s Park Project
By Adam Swift Revere’s zoning subcommittee voted 5-1 Monday night to recommend approval of a special permit for the former Lee’s Trailer Park on Winthrop Avenue, consisting of 250 residential units with 10 percent of the units offered at affordable…
News Briefs
City of Revere to Host “Have a Heart & Give a Heart Day” Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr., an organ donor, to honor organ and tissue donors at City Hall on Friday, February 9, 2024 In 2023, 1,401 lives were…
Wonderland Parking Rentals Bring Revenue Into the City
By Adam Swift The city is collecting revenue from a number of companies using the 30-plus acre Wonderland property for vehicle storage. City Council President Anthony Cogliandro said there have been questions raised about the use of the property and…
Councillor Wants Answers on Delayed Marijuana Sales Site on Railroad Avenue
By Adam Swift As the City Council has debated the possibility of allowing licenses for retail marijuana sales over the past several years, there is one license that has sat virtually idle in the city for nearly a decade. In…
Council Looks for Stricter Regulations on Motorized Bikes and Scooters
By Adam Swift City Councillors want some clarity on the regulations regarding the operation of electric scooters and small motorized bikes in the city. “As I was campaigning this past year, one of the biggest complaints I got was about…
State and Local Leaders Ask for Reconsideration of Lead Water Service Line Grant Formula
By Adam Swift A change in a federal grant funding formula for the replacement of lead line services would have a negative impact on local communities, according to state and local leaders. Last week, Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea…
Revere Public Schools Celebrate Costello Syndrome Awareness Day
By Melissa Moore-Randall RPS staff and students came together on 2/27 to celebrate Costello Syndrome Awareness Day. The day honored brave and beautiful Rya Goodwin, 2, who was diagnosed with the rare syndrome last spring. #RYARAISIN purple and butterfly shirts…
Revere’s Monterroso Joins Latinos For Education As Massachusetts Advocacy Director
Special to the Journal Latinos for Education announced today that education policy expert Jacqueline Monterroso will serve as Policy and Advocacy Director for the Massachusetts region, where she will lead the creation, expansion and implementation of the organization’s policy and…
RHS Students Learning About Interpretation and Translation Through New Partnership With UMass Amherst
Special to the Journal It’s a cutting-edge program that is the first of its kind in Massachusetts and, perhaps, the nation. Through a new partnership with the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Revere High School students are taking a course in…
HRC Hears of Plans for Black History Event at RHS on Feb. 28
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening (February 1) in the City Council Chamber. Chairperson Chaimaa (Shay) Hossaini and fellow members Kourou Pich, Molly McGee, Fire Chief Chris Bright, and Dr. Lourenco Garcia,…
Commission on Disabilities Hears From Federation for Children With Special Needs at Monthly Meeting
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting on January 9 via Zoom. Chair Ralph DeCicco and fellow members Pauline Perno, Mario Grimanis, Ellie Vargas, and Jason Barone-Cichocki. The commission’s guest speaker was Pat Cameron, an Arlington resident who is with…