Mayor Arrigo is calling on residents with low or no incomes to apply for thousands of dollars available to individuals and families this year through several expanded federal tax credit programs. Today, Mayor Brian Arrigo and the Shah Foundation hosted…
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Sen. Edwards Uses Crown Act to Deliver Powerful Maiden Speech
Last week the Masschausetts Senate unanimously passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act. The bill prohibits discrimination, which largely impacts Black residents, based on natural and protective hairstyles in places of work and school-related…
Silent Film Classic ‘Old Ironsides’ to Screen on April 29 at Custom House Maritime Museum
Sea-faring epic recreates early years of USS Constitution, built to battle pirates; presented with live music at historic Newburyport venue Relive the early days of the USS Constitution, when the ship was launched by a young nation to battle pirates…
Massport Announces the Start of Its 2022 Cruise Season with Norwegian Pearl
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is pleased to announce the start of the 2022 Cruise Season, the first full season in two years. Today, the Authority welcomes the first cruise ship to the Port of Boston, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian…
Staff Sgt. Charles G. McMackin, Revere Resident Killed During WWII, Finally Returns to America After US Military Officials Account for Body in August 2021
WHAT: In August of 2021, American military officials were informed that a WWII veteran’s remains had been accounted for more than 78 years after a deadly plane crash in Romania. On Friday night, April 1, 2022 at approximately 8:30 PM, Staff…
Markey, Clark Announce Money Secured for Wonderland Commuter Rail
U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey and Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark hosted a press conference March 25 to announce the $4 million in congressionally directed spending they helped secure for the proposed Wonderland Commuter Rail Station and Blue Line Connector. “I…
Mayor Arrigo Visits Whelan School Third Graders
By Melissa Moore-Randall Whelan School third graders students were treated to a visit from Mayor Brian Arrigo last week. The excited students were able to meet “celebrity†Mayor Arrigo as part of their Social Studies unit on local government. The…
RHS’s Female Empowerment Movement Targets School Dress Code
In her monthly Revere School Committee report, the committee’s student representative Elni De Jesus said Revere High School’s Female Empowerment Movement (FEM) goal this month was to create a new RHS dress code that better represents the student community. De…
Remains of Revere US Airman Killed in Action During WWII Identified, Funeral Next Month
Special to the Journal A US Air Force Airman who died in Romania during World War II have officially been accounted for. The remains of Charles G. McMackin, 26, who perished during Operation TIDAL WAVE, were identified by the Defense…
Toxic Masculinity At the Oscars
When we first heard the joke by Chris Rock that was directed at Jada Pinkett-Smith at the Oscars, we didn’t get it. It was not until Will Smith stepped up to smack Rock that we grabbed our laptop to do…
Women’s History Month: Celebrating With Profiles on Local Women: Unsung Hero: How Asmaa Abou-Fouda’s Altruism and Work Ethic Is Making a Difference
By Scott Ruescher Since arriving from Cairo in 2008 with her husband and the first two of their eventual five children, Asmaa Abou-Fouda has become the epitome of civic and community engagement in Revere, Mass. — a beach town on…
Amanda Portillo, Lauren Maloney Launch Bizzy Women Social
Amanda Schepici-Portillo and Lauren Maloney certainly mean business for women. The two Revere-based businesswomen have launched BIZZY Women Social “to inspire, empower, and connect like-minded female entrepreneurs and professionals who reside in and around Boston.†The debut members-only social event…
RHS Principal Dr. Perella and Deputy Principal Mrs. Tuckman Announce Their Departures
Revere High School will lose two of its high profile leaders next year. Last week, RHS Principal Dr. John Perella and Deputy Principal Leah Tuckman both submitted their resignations to School Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly. “Since the summer of 1997,…
MCU CEO Meets With Mayor Arrigo to Discuss New 40-Year Mortgage
Metro Credit Union, Massachusetts’ largest state-chartered credit union, is hosting meetings this month with city officials to discuss benefits of their new 40-year mortgage. Metro recently added the 40-year mortgage to its product lineup, which includes options for jumbo loans…
Massport Announces Goal to be Net Zero by 2031
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) unveiled a new, bold agenda to reduce carbon emissions across all facilities and become Net Zero by 2031, coinciding with the Authority’s 75th anniversary. The Roadmap to Net Zero focuses on 100% of the greenhouse…
A Bench Spark: Anthony D’Itria Helps Fuel St. Mary’s Run to State Title
When St. Mary’s High School boys basketball coach David Brown needed a lift off the bench in an MIAA Elite 8 matchup versus Dover Sherborn, he called on his super sixth man, Anthony D’Itria. Known for his accurate outside shooting,…
Revere Lifts Public Indoor Mask Order
Following guidance issued by Revere’s Department of Public Health, Mayor Arrigo has announced that the City’s indoor masking mandate is lifted, as of March 14. Since February 21st, the City of Revere has seen low transmission rates and a decrease…
Consumer Advocate: Fitzmaurice Excels as a Regional Problem-Solver
From a second-floor location atop the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center on Winthrop Avenue, Allan J. Fitzmaurice is helping hundreds of consumers find solutions to their complaints. The Revere Consumer Affairs Office (CAO), where Fitzmaurice has been director since April, 2020, has…
Council Observes Moment of Silence for Mrs. Donna Sherman
Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino led the City Council in a moment of silent tribute for Revere resident Donna Sherman, who passed away on March 1, 2022. “Donna Sherman was the Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 15 at St. Mary’s…
Council Proclaims Week of March 13 Jewish War Veterans Week
At the City Council meeting on Monday night, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky put forward a resolution to honor and recognize Jewish war veterans in Revere. The following is the text of the resolution. Proclamation Whereas, the Jewish War Veterans…