There will be a Hollywood-style wedding soon for two healthcare heroes with Revere connections. Michele Umbro and Jack Giordano are the winners of the Boston Harbor Hotel “Heartfelt Thanks to Healthcare Heroes†Wedding Giveaway contest. In an effort to honor…
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What Are They Thinking?
Patrick Henry, the fiery American patriot and orator during the American Revolution, famously said, “Give me liberty, or give me death!†However, Repubican governors in some of our Southern and Midwestern states have, under the guise of “freedom,†given that…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You, Dept. Of Veterans Affairs Dear Editor, I want to acknowledge with gratitude the Revere Department of Veterans Affairs who came to my assistance when I had no idea how to assist a family member, a veteran, who appeared…
Guest Op-Ed: Rollins in Support of H.R. 1280 – George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
By DA Rachael Rollins America as a whole is just beginning to recognize what Black and brown people have known for generations – that law enforcement and the criminal legal system do not treat all people equally. As leaders and…
RHS Roundup: At Long Last RHS Winter Sports Teams Are Ready for Action
The delayed — but highly-anticipated — 2021 winter sports season gets underway this coming week for Revere High sports teams. Although the pandemic has altered the high school sports scene along with everything else in life, the Patriot hockey, basketball,…
Obituaries 03-10-2021
Charles Salley, Jr. Oct. 1, 1926 — Feb. 28, 2021 Charles Oscar Salley of Summerville, SC, “Caught the Train†as he often metaphorically referenced “passing on,†on February 28, 2021. Charles, was born on October 1, 1926 at home at 49 Essex Street,…
Revere High to Partner with North Suffolk Mental Health
Through a state grant, Revere High School will partner with North Suffolk Mental Health to deliver mental health and substance abuse services to students. The Baker-Polito Administration made the announcement this week and the partnership between Revere High and North…
Appreciation: Remembering the Great Michael T. Kearney
Michael T. Kearney built a legendary career in sports across multiple communities including Revere, Malden, Chelsea, and Everett. Mr. Kearney, a popular youth coach in Revere sports, most notably as an assistant on Lou Cicatelli’s RHS staff for more than…
News Briefs
Revere Human Rights Commission Launches HRC Listening Series The City of Revere’s Human Rights Commission announced its HRC Listening Series, a forum where community members are invited to share their stories regarding human rights in the City of Revere. The…
City Council honors Speaker DeLeo with Certificate of Merit
Ward 3 Councilor Arthur Guinasso presented a Certificate of Merit on behalf of the City Council, Mayor Brian Arrigo and the City of Revere to former Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo at the Feb. 22 meeting. Guinasso said…
Revere Board of Health Surpasses 3,000 Vaccinations Administered
Effort to vaccinate homebound seniors is underway Last Thursday the Revere Board of Health announced it has surpassed the milestone of 3,000 COVID-19 vaccinations administered, including through clinics being held at Rumney Marsh Academy, on-site at Revere Housing Authority properties,…
RMV Encouraging Customers to Renew Expired Inspection Stickers
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is ramping up customer communication efforts to encourage anyone driving one of over 584,000 registered vehicles with an expired Massachusetts’ inspection sticker on their vehicle’s front windshield to make a plan to get…
Sen. Boncore Reappointed Chair of Transportation
Sen. Joseph Boncore (D-Winthrop) was recently re-appointed by Senate President Karen Spilka to once again chair the Joint Committee on Transportation. Boncore, who represents Revere, East Boston, Winthrop, the North End, Beacon Hill and part of Cambridge, was first appointed…
SJC Issues New Order Regarding Jury Trials and Operation of Courts
The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) has issued an updated order regarding the operation of Massachusetts state courts and courthouses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The new order went into effect March 1, and will replace the existing order issued on September 17,…
97-Year-Old Eastie World War II Veteran Receives Vaccine from Military
 Last week, 97-year-old East Boston resident and World War II veteran Louis Ricci received his second COVID-19 vaccine with the help of the U.S. Military at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC). Mr. Ricci was welcomed into the Health…
One Year into the Pandemic, Lovin’ Spoonfuls Addresses an Ongoing Need for Healthy Food
Special to the Journal With Massachusetts tackling the single greatest percentage increase in food insecurity anywhere in the nation, Lovin’ Spoonfuls rescued and distributed more food in 2020 than at any point in its 10-year history. The equivalent of 3.3…
USCIS Reverts to the 2008 Version of the Naturalization Civics Test
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced last that it has reverted to the 2008 version of the naturalization civics test as of March 1. On Dec. 1, 2020, USCIS implemented a revised naturalization civics test (2020 civics test) as part…
Revere Native Earns Basic Historian Qualification Aboard Oldest Commissioned Warship Afloat: USS Constitution
By SN Katrina Mastrolia,        USS Constitution Public Affairs Revere native, Logistic Specialist 1st Class Soeun Chea, earned his basic interpretive historian qualification aboard USS Constitution, Feb 25. Duty aboard USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs, and all…
2021 Shamrock Splash heads to cyberspace
Special to the Journal Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Harpoon Shamrock Splash is going virtual this year, as participants splash by themselves (or with their family or roommates) on their favorite beach, in pool, a snowdrift, or even in their…
We Must be Wary of the Virus
With the arrival of the vaccines and the spring season, it is clear that there is a light at the end of the tunnel from our year-long battle with COVID-19. However, the good news that has been seen in the…
