Iron Workers Local 7, one of the most prominent and storied building trades unions in New England, announced today that it was “wholeheartedly†backing Michelle Kelley for Revere At-Large City Council, confident that Kelley would “protect the working families of…
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Revere’s Pat Gerrin Gets Her Dream Day From Hebrew SeniorLife Program
Special to the Journal Jack Satter House resident Pat Gerrin is the latest recipient of the Power a Dream program, which funds long-held or deeply meaningful dreams of the seniors in our care. Pat recently turned 90 and enjoys spending…
Revere Community School Awarded $9,750 Partnership Grant From Foundation Trust
Special to the Journal The Revere Community School (RCS) has received a Premier Partner Grant from The Foundation Trust to support current and expanding programming for its 2023-2024 initiatives addressing the learning needs of adults and seniors living in vulnerable…
DCR Announces 2023 Summer Programs at Breakheart Reservation
Special to the Journal The following programs are free and open to the public. All programs meet at the Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. An adult must accompany children. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. Parking fees may apply depending on…
State Officials Encourage Residents To Take Free Transportation on the ‘T’
With the Sumner Tunnel closed for repairs until Aug. 31, state officials are encouraging area residents to use the MBTA’s Blue Line, which is free of charge. State Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca, an East Boston resident, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll,…
Healey Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week in Massachusetts
Special to the Journal Gov. Maura Healey has declared July 9-15, to be “Hurricane Preparedness Week,†recognizing the importance of preparing for the impact of extreme weather. As part of the Administration’s commitment to strengthening community readiness and resiliency, the…
Planet Fitness and the DeMartinis Supporting the Community
Special to the Journal Alder Partners LLC, which is an independent franchise group of Planet Fitness in East Boston and Revere, owned and operated by the DeMartinis brothers, continues to give back to the communities it serves. • On June…
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Announces the Cast and Creative Team of Shakespeare’s Classic Macbeth
Special to the Journal Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Steven Maler, Artistic Director, announce the complete cast and creative team for this summer’s production of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth on the Boston Common. Performances begin on July 19 and run through…
Knock on Wood Rocks Out on American Legion Lawn July 23
Special to the Journal Howie Newman and Joe Kessler, also known as Knock on Wood, are anything but a typical folk combo, performing well-known rock covers and funny original songs (suitable for all ages). Their varied repertoire includes everything from…
Healey Recommends Stephanie Everett, As New Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court
Special to the Journal Governor Maura T. Healey announced that she is recommending Stephanie L. Everett, Esq. for appointment as Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court. Everett is currently the Executive Director of the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency for the City of…
The Rossetti Cowan Senior Center Host First Karaoke Night
Sumner Tunnel Closes July 5 for Repairs: Officials Offer Travel Options During Closure
 Special To The Journal Transportation Secretary and CEO Gina Fiandaca, MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, Massport CEO Lisa Wieland, Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and Acting Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe held a joint news conference June 28…
RHS Holds Celebration for Early College Program
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Revere High School (RHS) welcomed 75 students into its first Early College program cohort in collaboration with North Shore Community College (NSCC) on June 20. The Early College Celebration congratulated students (who concluded their…
City Seeks State Grant for Gibson Park Development
By Adam Swift The city is applying for a state grant to pay for a large portion of the reconstruction of Gibson Park. Last week, the City Council approved a resolution to allow the city to file with the Massachusetts…
Council Approves Additional Contingency Funds for New Dpw Building
By Adam Swift The City Council approved a $600,000 transfer from free cash to complete funding of a new DPW facility at last week’s meeting. The final piece of funding should clear the way for the new building to be…
Councillor Requests City Email Addresses for All Board and Commission Members
By Adam Swift Providing each city board and commission member with a city of Revere email account will come with a cost, but City Councilor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto said it is a cost the city might have to pay. At last…
Council Looks To Stop Paper Bag Fees at Larger Grocery Stores
By Adam Swift One city councillor wants to put a stop on large retailers charging a fee for paper bags. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino is looking to amend the city’s ordinance banning plastic bags so that “stores that are…
Volare Brings a Touch of Italy To Revere With a Contemporary Flair
By Melissa Moore-Randall Over the last few years, Revere has been revitalized into a city filled with new developments and restaurants leaving our beachside community with a South Beach vibe. In the past decade, many of the city’s generational restaurants…
Juan Pablo Jaramillo Endorsed for Revere City Council At-Large by Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund
Special to the Journal The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund has endorsed Juan Pablo Jaramillo in the election for Revere City Council At-Large, a credit to his commitment to the environment and climate action. With issues of public health, environmental justice, transportation, and energy…
Revere Beach Scores 96-Percent on Water Quality Report Card
Special to the Journal Save the Harbor/Save the Bay released its annual Metropolitan Beaches Water Quality Report Card this week just in time for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations. 

This year’s report card covers the Metropolitan Region’s public beaches…
