By Adam Swift There’s some good news for motorists looking to park in Revere this holiday season, as well as for those who may have some unpaid parking tickets. Monday night, the City Council approved not enforcing parking meters in…
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Revere Residents Bringing a New Twist to Photography
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere native David Caramello and his wife Maureen, have embarked on a creative way for people to save their favorite photographs through tintype photography. “Tintype photography was one of the first photographic processes that was invented in…
Maniscalco Named First Young Adult/Teen Librarian
By Melissa Moore-Randall In the last two years, the Revere Public LIbrary has become revitalized. The most recent part of the revitalization is the naming of Krystee Maniscalco as the first Young Adult/Teen Librarian. A 2012 graduate of Revere High…
Cirque du Soleil Presents “Twas the Night Before’ at the Wang Theatre
Story by Marianne Salza Cirque du Soleil is presenting “’Twas the Night Before†at the Wang Theatre through December 11. This cheerful and thrilling production is a playful twist on the iconic Christmas poem, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas,†by…
Mass Humanities Launches End of Year Giving Appeal
Special to the Journal Mass Humanities, the statewide council that champions opportunities for communities in Massachusetts to share their stories through grants, launched its annual End of Year Giving appeal. Since 1974, the council has believed that the humanities needs…
The Art of the Brick
Story by Marianne Salza Nathan Sawaya shapes rigid, plastic LEGO blocks into intricate and dynamic figures in his exhibition, The Art of the Brick, on display in the Back Bay through Sunday, April 23. The contemporary artist is returning to…
DeMaino’s Holds Annual Corner Reunion
Ward 4 Councillor Keefe Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner For Knights of Columbus
Council Discusses Affordable Housing
By Adam Swift Ward 4 City Councillor Patrick Keefe wants to see what the city’s new Affordable House Trust committee can accomplish before moving ahead with a motion he recently filed asking the city to look at using underutilized space…
Turkey Day Showdown: Revere Football Team Set To Play Winthrop at Miller Field
The Revere High School football program has brought home the Beachcomber Trophy from its last five meetings with Winthrop High on Thanksgiving. But can head coach Lou Cicatelli and his 2022 gridiron contingent make it six in a row over…
News Briefs
ABCC Kicks Off ‘Operation Safe Holidays’ To ensure safety for the citizens of Massachusetts, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) will be conducting alcohol enforcement operations at bars in major Massachusetts cities from Thanksgiving Eve through New Year’s Eve. The…
Rizzo Continues To Seek Answers on Police Settlements
By Adam Swift City Solicitor Paul Capizzi will likely be before the City Council in December to respond to a request seeking more information regarding accusations of misconduct in the police department and legal settlements connected to those accusations. It…
License Comm. Approves Licenses for World Cup Events
The Revere License Commission gave its approval for two, one-day licenses that will permit open-air viewing of the upcoming World Cup soccer matches in the Shirley Ave. neighborhood. Laura Christopher, the event manager, presented the application by the City of Revere &…
Northeast Vocational Students Rewire Revere History Museum
Special to the Journal Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech students in the Electrical pathway are putting their skills to work as they replace wiring in a 121-year-old museum. The Revere History Museum was built…
License Comm. Addresses Noise Issue at Oceanside Club
The Revere License Commission tackled a full agenda of business at its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday afternoon, November 16, in the City Council Chamber. The principal matter taken up by Commission Chairman Robert Selevitch and fellow member Daniel Occena was the…
NSPO Plays ‘Sounds of Christmas’ Concert Sunday, December 4
Music Director Robert Lehmann and the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestr (NSPO) a return to St. Anthony’s Church in Revere Sunday, December 4 for the annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” Concert. The concert gets underway at 4 p.m.…
Suffolk Downs To Host Holiday Happenings Event: December 3 Holiday Event Will Feature Free Photos With Santa, Sweet Treats, Holiday Crafts and More
Special to the Journal Looking for a family-friendly way to kick off the holiday season? On Saturday, December 3rd from 10am to 1pm The HYM Investment Group LLC, “HYMâ€, will host its 2nd annual “Holiday Happenings†event at Suffolk Downs.…
Revere Residents Turn 102 Years Young
McMackin Field Update Highlights Mayor’s Community Conversation on RTV
By Adam Swift Mayor Brian Arrigo fielded questions and provided updates on a number of city projects during a community conversation with the mayor at the public library last week. Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna joined Arrigo on Thursday,…
