By day Kori O’Hara is a special assistant in the Revere Water and Sewer Department. But as she proudly told other guests at the Revere Chamber of Commerce Networking Night, “My other title is owner of Untapped Coffee Co.†Kori…
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SBA’s Butler Encourages Young Readers in the Classroom
Special to the Journal Alex Butler, an Eighth-Grade Civics teacher at the Susan B. Anthony Middle School has introduced a new way to get their students engaged. “One of my goals a civics teacher is to teach students how to…
The Sky Is Falling?
With U.S. jets shooting down numerous unidentified flying objects seemingly every day over North American air space in the past week, we’re all wondering, “What the heck is going on?” As this is being written, the only thing we know…
The Victims in Turkey and Syria Need Our Help
The ongoing tragedy because of the devastating earthquake that struck the nations of Turkey and Syria is the worst humanitarian disaster the world has seen in many years. More than 35,000 people have died and that number is sure to…
For Pats Fans, the Super Bowl Just Isn’t the Same
This past Sunday’s Super Bowl game between the Eagles and the Chiefs certainly lived up to its hype. But for those of us who were New England Patriots’ fans for the two decades from 2001-19, the Super Bowl season just…
Letter to the Editor
Thinking About Love Dear Editor, With Valentine’s Day yesterday, I ‘m sure many stores were busy with sales of cards, flowers and candy gifts for loved ones. Giving is a way to show love and affection for another. There are…
Guest Op-Ed: Start Solving the Vocational Admissions Problem: Improve Access, Create More Seats
By Steven Sharek It’s no longer a secret that Massachusetts vocational-technical and agricultural high schools are a great option for students of all backgrounds who want to learn a trade and pursue a career. Unfortunately, there simply isn’t enough space…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Boys Basketball Still in Tourney Chase After Huge Comeback Win The Revere High boys basketball team kept alive its hopes for a berth in the post-season state tournament with a pair of victories this past week over Greater Boston…
Obituaries 02-15-2023
Richard “Dickie†Coscia He Was One of a Kind and Will Be Greatly Missed by Family and Friends Richard “Dickie†Coscia, a lifelong resident of Revere, passed away peacefully on February 10 surrounded by his family. Richard took pride in…
Sending Off Skin for All Seasons
Residents Oppose Homeless Shelter on Arcadia Street
By Adam Swift Residents of a dead end street are concerned about the possibility of a 24-bed homeless shelter opening in their neighborhood. Monday night, many of those Arcadia Street residents appeared before the City Council to voice their concerns…
News Briefs
Revere Receives Funding for Public Art. Revere is among 11 communities across the state that was selected to participate in Making It Public, a public art program presented by the New England Foundation for the Arts, the Metropolitan Area Planning…
Washington Ave. Apartment Project Moves Forward Before Conservation Comm.
The Revere Conservation Commission held a meeting last Wednesday, February 1, in the City Council Chambers. Chairman John Shue and fellow commissioners Joseph LaValle, Brian Averbach, and Robert Cassidy were on hand for the meeting. The commission first took up the matter…
Jack Satter House Once Again a Polling Location
By Adam Swift Voting will return to the Jack Satter House this fall. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Election Commissioner Paul Fahey updated the council on recent developments in the Election Department, and addressed concerns raised by several of…
2023 Senior Water Discount Enrollment Open Until September 1, 2023
On February 1, the 2023 Revere Senior Water Discount application was officially opened, with an enrollment period until September 1, 2023. For the first time this year, if residents applied for the fiscal year 2023 41C Elderly Tax Exemption through…
Traffic Commission Reduces Length of Visitor Placards to Eight Days
In addition to a lengthy discussion of the traffic study for the Malden St.-Squire Rd. neighborhood, the Traffic Commission took up a number of other items at its meeting two weeks ago. The agenda included public hearings on proposed amendments to…
Giannino Helps Advance Home-Rule Petition for Change in School Committee Elections
Rep Jessica Giannino is closely monitoring the City of Revere’s request to change the election process for School Committee to six ward representatives and two at-large seat and she expects the measure to be passed by the Legislature. The Revere…
Revere Beach Partnership Announces Dates and Theme for the 2023 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival
Special to the Journal The Revere Beach Partnership, in coordination with its co-sponsors the City of Revere and the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 19th Annual Revere Beach International Sand…
BBBSEM Celebrates 24 Years of Big Night Fundraising
On Feb. 4, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM) celebrated youth mentoring at the agency’s 24th annual Big Night at the House of Blues in Boston. Guests danced the night away to music by Michael Franti, supergroup Ezra…
Thank You, Senator Edwards
We’d like to take a moment to thank our State Senator, Lydia Edwards, for taking the time to make a presentation at last Thursday evening’s meeting of the Revere Human Rights Commission to highlight the month of February as Black…