By Alexander Rhalimi Childcare is not just a matter of convenience; it’s a fundamental building block of a thriving community. As a candidate for Revere councillor-at-large, Alexander Rhalimi understands the critical role that accessible and affordable childcare plays in supporting…
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Our Seniors Deserve Better
By Gerry Visconti Revere emerged from the pandemic as the fastest growing city in the state. This rapid growth has coincided with inflation and cost of living increases that make it especially difficult for our seniors. Our campaign believes this…
Guest Op-Ed: Maui, Devastation Can Happen Anywhere
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Maui has long been the go-to destination for millions to experience paradise. Life has changed. Maui is now the site of the deadliest fire in modern U.S. history. At this writing, over 90 persons are been reported…
Did you like Barbie?
Barbie, the blockbuster movie that is this year’s mass culture phenomenon, has drawn a mixed reaction from critics and the public alike. Some love it — they’re the ones who have gone multiple times to see the movie — while…
Have we reached thetipping point?
The steady stream of news reports this summer about the ever-worsening effects of climate change have been depressing, ranging from the 100-percent loss of coral reefs off the Florida Keys (because water temperatures have reached 100 degrees), to the unprecedented…
Speed kills, but how do we kill speed?
By Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Recent incidents have focused intense attention on traffic safety and regulating the speed of motor vehicles that travel the streets of our city. Unfortunately, the speed of vehicular traffic has become an increasing public…
Every child deserves great schools in Revere
By Steve Morabito Every child in Revere deserves access to a high-quality K-12 education. I am a proud product of Revere Public Schools and have seen firsthand what is working in our schools and what is not. As Mayor, I…
Addressing the culture in the Mayor’s office
B: Gerry Visconti A complaint was filed with the Department of Labor recently detailing the Acting Mayor’s alleged threats to a group of DPW employees for endorsing an opposing candidate. We can neither afford to accept nor tolerate aggressive behavior…
Empowering Revere’s special needs children: Alexander Rhalimi’s commitment
By: Alexander Rhalimi As Revere stands at the crossroads of progress and inclusivity, it is imperative that we address the pressing issue of supporting our special needs children. Alexander Rhalimi, a dedicated candidate for Revere councillor-at-large, has demonstrated a resolute…
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Voters of Revere Dear Editor, This year Revere faces many questions about its future and its identity as a city that is truly representative of the people that live in it. We have the largest field of…
Guest Op-Ed:Want a friend? Be a friend
By Dr. Glenn Mollette You may have heard this before. I went out to find a friend and none were to be found. I went out to be a friend and found them all around. Where do you find friends?…
The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival Is This Weekend
One of the premier events of the summer season in the Greater Boston area is set to take place this weekend when the 19th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival returns to Revere Beach this Friday, July 28, through Sunday, July…
A Sad, Tragic Week – Safety Always Must Be Number One
When we looked at our Boston newspapers this past Thursday, a cavalcade of headlines, one-after-another, told stories of sadness and tragedy throughout our area. There was the four year-old boy who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in…
Good Luck USA Women’s Soccer!
We wish to express our support for the U.S. women’s soccer team as they embark on their quest for a third straight FIFA World Cup, which this year is being held in Australia and New Zealand. The U.S. women’s team…
Yes, Our Democracy Is on the Edge
The national political scene Is probably the last thing that any of us want to be thinking about in the middle of July, but some recent events are making it clear that the attack on the Capitol on January 6Â …
Here’s Some Consolation for Sox Fans
With the Major League Baseball season resuming after the All-Star break, the Red Sox appear destined to relegation to the realm of mediocrity. Sure, they’re above .500, but our Sox don’t appear to have either the pitching or the hitting…
More Bizarro Comments by RFK Jr.
Well, as if right on cue, two days after our editorial last week (“RFK Jr. is a disgrace to his family nameâ€) about the delusional “campaign†for President by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., he made this disturbing comment at a…
Progressive Democrats Need To Get Real
The opposition by some progressive Democrats to President Joe Biden’s decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine is yet another indication of how out-of-touch with reality they can be on certain issues. To be sure, the use of cluster bombs can have many drawbacks, the…
Guest Op-Ed: Revere Must Lead On Environmental Sustainability
By Steve Morabito With the official start of summer, Revere will again showcase some of our beloved natural and open spaces — Revere Beach, Belle Isle Marsh, the Pines River, and Rumney Marsh Reservation. Revere’s tremendous wealth of natural spaces…
Guest Op-Ed: Revere Needs To Make Flooding a Priority
By Dan Rizzo Now more than ever before, Revere has to do more to prevent flooding in the Point of Pines, and adjoining neighborhoods of Revere Beach Boulevard, including Beachmont. Study after study indicates rising sea levels and flooding are…
