Special to the Journal The 42nd edition of Boston Harborfest, the country’s largest, and Boston’s most expansive, Fourth of July celebration, runs June 30 through July 4 with events stretching from Downtown Crossing to the North End and from the…
Happy Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July falling on a Tuesday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July brings back fond recollections from our youth, when…
Enjoy the Long Weekend Safely
An often-overlooked aspect of the Fourth, especially during a long holiday weekend, is that too many among us will engage in behavior that is risky not only to ourselves, but to our loved ones and others around us. Fireworks are…
Guest Op-Ed: Championing the Aid to Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund: A Testament to Community Leadership
By Steven Morabito As a dedicated member of the City Council, I sponsored and advocated for the establishment of the Aid to Elderly & Disabled Taxation Fund in our city. This program, recently announced by the Acting Mayor, has its…
Guest Op-Ed: A Lesson on Civics …
By Anthony Zambuto Separation of powers is a model that divides government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers. Separation of Powers in the United States is associated with the checks and balances system. The Checks…
Letter to the Editor
Faith and Pride Alive and Well in Revere Dear Editor, In Revere, faith and pride are not just mere words but integral aspects that breathe life into the community and its residents. As one immerses themselves in the cultural tapestry…