Special to the Journal The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM), the firm leading the redevelopment of Suffolk Downs, announced an exciting line-up of activities taking place at The Track at Suffolk Downs throughout the summer and fall months. From kid-friendly…
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Council looks at tougher illegal fireworks ordinance
By Adam Swift The scourge of illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July is a problem that is hardly unique to Revere, but the City Council is looking to step up enforcement of the problem. Last week, the council approved…
Revere PAL Summer Youth Academyattends DA’s Office presentation at RPD
 Kris Oldoni, with the assistance of the Revere Police Department and RHS Director of Athletics Frank Shea, has built a national model for Police Activities League programs across the country. Oldoni’s Revere PAL is right on point in its goal…
Speed kills, but how do we kill speed?
By Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Recent incidents have focused intense attention on traffic safety and regulating the speed of motor vehicles that travel the streets of our city. Unfortunately, the speed of vehicular traffic has become an increasing public…
From farm life to the boxing ring, Revere Firefighter Tyler D’Angelo shares her struggles and successes
By Melissa Moore-Randall Whether battling fires or boxing opponents, Revere Firefighter Tyler D’Angelo certainly seems to be climbing the ladder of success. D’Angelo grew up on a farm in Maine until the unexpected death of her mother when she was…
A Huge ’Thank Youâ€
— From Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe — It is impossible to decide where to start when expressing our gratitude and congratulations to all who contributed to the hugely successful Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival over the weekend. ​While…
Former Ward 1 Councillor Rita Singer Visits Revere Beach
Former Revere Ward 1 City Councillor Rita Singer visited Revere Beach July 20 along with other residents from Cohen Florence Levine Assisted Living, Chelsea. Interestingly, the group’s van traveled over the Rita Singer Bridge on Revere Beach Parkway. The bridge…
Revere Boxing and Outreach Program Receives Generous Donation
By Melissa Moore -Randall Last week, the Revere Boxing & Outreach Program received a generous $1,000 donation in memory of John “JT” DiLiegro. The larger than life and well known proprietor of John’s Brakes and Alignment, courageously lost his battle…
August 1 Is National Night Out
National Night Out, a national community police awareness-raising event, returns to Revere on Tuesday, August 1. This year’s event will include a free BBQ, fun activities with local law enforcement, a dunk tank, and more. National Night out will take…
Obituaries 07-26-2023
Donald Bradford “Don†Roy September 29, 1943 – July 20, 2023 Donald Bradford “Don†Roy, self-employed general contractor and commercial builder, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 20. He was 79 years of age. Born and raised in Beachmont,…
License CommissionApproves 1-Day Licenses
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 21, in the City Council Chamber in Revere City Hall. All three of the commission’s members, Chairman Robert Selevitch, Linda Guinasso, and Daniel Occena were on hand for…
Healey Recommends Stephanie Everett, As New Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court
Special to the Journal Governor Maura T. Healey announced that she is recommending Stephanie L. Everett, Esq. for appointment as Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court. Everett is currently the Executive Director of the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency for the City of…
Guest Op-Ed: Revere Needs To Make Flooding a Priority
By Dan Rizzo Now more than ever before, Revere has to do more to prevent flooding in the Point of Pines, and adjoining neighborhoods of Revere Beach Boulevard, including Beachmont. Study after study indicates rising sea levels and flooding are…
Guest Op-Ed: Revere Needs a Traffic Plan for the Sumner Tunnel Closure
By Steve Morabito Traffic congestion is one of the greatest quality of life challenges Revere residents face daily. With the impending two month closure of the Sumner Tunnel, the traffic impact on Revere residents will undoubtedly worsen, especially as northbound…
Council Approves Fiscal Year 24 Operating Budget
By Adam Swift The City Council approved a $262,136,012 Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget on Monday night. The vote comes after two weeks of council ways and means subcommittee meetings with city department heads. The final figure is $10,000 less…
RPD Chief Callahan Honored By Department of Defense for Patriotic Support
Special to the Journal Revere, Mass. David J. Callahan, Revere Police Department, Chief of Police, received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (“ESGRâ€) Patriot Award presented by Colonel Richard Cipro, Army Chief of Staff, MA National Guard, on…
Acting Mayor Keefe Presents FY2024 Budget
Special from the Mayor’s Office Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. this month submitted the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to the City Council, highlighting investments in public safety and public works while focused on a continuation of initiatives that benefit…
A Beautiful New Look in North Revere: Large Mural at Clean Joe Building Receives Praise
Josef Koch is the owner of Clean Joe, a company that has a proven expertise in cleaning and restoration services. A few months ago, Koch took a walk past the back of his building in North Revere. “It was a…
Two Years Ago This Week, Racial Hatred Came to Our Area
It was two years ago this coming week when an unspeakable act of violence, motivated by racial hatred, befell the nearby peaceful community of Winthrop. The tranquility of a typical, early-summer, Saturday afternoon in that seaside community was shattered when…
Councillors Concerned Over Concert Traffic
By Adam Swift The new 8,500-seat Stage at Suffolk Downs concert facility is scheduled to host its inaugural shows this weekend, with a three-day festival featuring Steve Lacy, LCD Soundsystem, and Boygenius. Several city councillors have expressed concerns that the…
