The International Sand Sculpting Festival made a triumphant return over the weekend with a fun-filled event on Revere Beach. Event Chair John Hamel was pleased with the large turnout at the Festival and the manner in which visitors followed social…
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Revere’s Kelley Proves Where There Is a Will, There Is a Way
By Cheyanne Fullen In April of 2014, Lauren Kelley arrived at a turning point in her life. “For many years, I was physically present for my family, but not mentally. I lived a self-centered life-style to maintain a vicious drug…
RPS Updates COVID Protocols for the Remainder Of Summer School
The Delta variant of the COVID 19 virus is causing breakthrough infections among vaccinated people at an alarming rate and raveging the unvaccinated population with a vengence. With schools ready to start in the fall, Revere Public Schools (RPS) and…
News Briefs
Morabito to Hold Campaign Reception Aug. 18 Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito will be a holding a re-election campaign reception on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Valsos Restaurant, located at 139 Shirley Ave. Residents are invited to join…
Ciccarello Resigns as Revere Coach; Accepts Teaching Position in Peabody
Joe Ciccarello, who brought the Revere High School softball program to the brink of a Division 1 state title and won a dramatic Greater Boston League championship this spring, is stepping down from his coaching and teaching positions. Ciccarello, who…
Aisha Milbury-Ellis Announces Election Bid for Revere School Committee
Special to the Journal Aisha Milbury-Ellis has announced for School Committee. The following is her statement: Why me? Vested interest, with two school-aged children and nephews within the Revere School System, I, like many parents, experience first-hand how decisions that…
Roncevich Begins His Campaign for Ward 3 Seat on City Council
Michael Roncevich, a 2020 graduate of Revere High School, has launched his campaign for the Ward 3 seat on the Revere City Council. At 19, Roncevich is the youngest candidate in this fall’s municipal election. He is the son of…
Moroccan Festival Set for This Saturday at Whelan School
When the City of Revere needed local organizations to step up and assist the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Moroccan American Connections in Revere (MACIR) was front and center with a big, helping hand. The group, which was founded…
New England Aquarium Divers Rescue Ocean Sunfish Trapped in Eastie
The New England Aquarium released dramatic footage of two of its divers rescuing a juvenile ocean sunfish last week that became trapped in a construction barrier that was placed in the waters off the shore of East Boston. “Two of…
She Can Pitch, Hit and Run: Revere Softball Player Addison Ulwick Will Compete in MLB Contest at Fenway Park
Revere’s rising 10-year-old softball standout Addison Ulwick will head to Fenway Park in Boston Saturday to compete in the New England regional finals of the MLB Pitch Hit and Run Contest. Ulwick qualified by compiling one of the three highest…
Obituaries 08-11-2021
Carole MacDonald Graduate of RHS, Class of 1959, Well-Known in the Hospitality Industry Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, August 13 from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals,…
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Indian Flag Raising Aug.14 On Aug. 14. the Flag of India will be raised in front of City Hall noting the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. As we all recognize, this COVID-19 pandemic re-routed our paths having adjusted to various…
DCR officials announce August 2021 programs at Revere Beach
All programs are free and open to the public. Bring water, use sunscreen, dress in comfortable layers, and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor programs. Reasonable accommodations upon advance request. For more information call 781-656-1485…
HYM Investment Group opens Suffolk Downs racing circle to the public
Last Wednesday, HYM Investment Group’s Founding Partner and Managing DirectorTom O’Brien joined Revere and East Boston elected officials to cut the ribbon for the new “The Track at Suffolk Downs†public open space. For the first time in the history…
Stallions Fall to Worcester at Harry Della Russo Stadium
The Greater Boston Stallions finally got to play some football at Harry Della Russo Stadium Saturday, but ended up on the short end, dropping a 22-6 decision to the visiting Worcester Wildcats. A crowd of some 250 fans enjoyed a…
Obituaries 04-08-2021
Anna Nardiello Of Revere Anna (Zingariello) Nardiello of Revere died on July 27 at the age of 91. Born in Avellino, Italy on July 17, 1930 to the late Carmen and Angela (Picardo) Zingariello, she was the devoted mother of…
Candidate for Senate D’Ambrosio’s address at campaign kickoff
Thank you all so much for coming tonight. As Caitlyn and I were greeting many of you earlier, we saw just about every Revere elected official with us as well. Please join us in thanking them all for being here.…
Track at Suffolk Downs Celebrates Opening to Public
Today, The HYM Investment Group, along with Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and other East Boston and Revere leaders, celebrated a ribbon cutting for The Track at Suffolk Downs, opening the former thoroughbred horse track and racing facility to the public…
Memories of Revere Beach Boulevard
By Leo Vanderpot I’m at a September-point in my life where I sometimes cannot remember where my car keys are…but I can recall with rewarding accuracy scenes from the summer of 1947 when I took on my first real job…it’s…
Local SERVPRO Franchise Recognized for Outstanding Achievement
SERVPRO announces that SERVPRO of East Boston, Chelsea & Revere received the MILLIONAIRE’S Silver award at the company’s 52nd annual convention, held July 19-23 at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. Benjamin Charwat of SERVPRO…
