Special to the Journal Add a pup to your pack during the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) five-day Dog Adopt-a-thon event at ARL’s three Animal Care & Adoption Centers (Boston, Dedham, and Brewster – Cape Cod) through Saturday, Aug.…
Month: August 2023
The Summer Chronicles of K9 Charlie
By Melissa Moore-Randall In April, the Revere community was introduced to the city’s first Therapy/Comfort K9 dog. Charlie, a full bred Black English Labrador, who is about six months old, serves as the official Community/School Resource Therapy/Comfort Dog. According to…
5th Annual Dot’s Army Annual Cornhole Tourney Set for Sept. 9
By Melissa Moore-Randall DOT’S ARMY, a local Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Team, will host their 5th Dot’s Army Annual Cornhole Tournament and BBQ on Saturday, September 9 (rain date September 10) at Griswold Fields behind St. Mary’s Church. The…
Santorini Offers a Taste of Greece on Revere Beach
By Melissa Moore- Randall Revere Beach has been transformed and revitalized over the last several years. Along the Boulevard and Ocean Avenue, high rise developments and many hip and new age restaurants are now part of our beach landscape. However,…
Traffic Comm. Approves Emergency Measures To Reduce Speeding on Malden Street
The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting this past Thursday evening, August 17, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers at Revere City Hall. Chairman and DPW Director Paul Argenzio and fellow members Fire Chief…
Vanessa Biasella To Host Stand-Out on Sept. 23
Special to the Journal Candidate for School Committee Vanessa Biasella will be hosting a stand-out and sign holding for her campaign on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information and to stay up to date on…
Councillor-at-Large Candidate Alexander Rhalimi Endorsed by Greater Boston Labor Council
Special to the Journal Candidate for Councillor-at-Large in the upcoming election Alexander Rhalimi has received an endorsement for office from the Greater Boston Labor Council (GBGC). The following is their letter: “Dear Alexander, I am pleased to inform you that…
State Rep. Manny Cruz Endorses School Comm. Member Jacqueline Monterroso for Re-Election
Special to the Journal State Representative and Salem School Committee Member, Manny Cruz, has endorsed School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso for School Committee. “Jacqueline, like many of us, is the proud daughter of immigrants who sacrificed for her to have…
Hayden Announces Youth Advisory Council, Encourages Suffolk County Teens To Apply
Special to the Journal District Attorney Kevin Hayden has announced the creation of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Council, which will meet regularly throughout the school year to give Hayden’s office insight into issues such as youth violence,…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Updates to MBTA Communities Guidelines
Special to the Journal  The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has announced updated Guidelines relative to the MBTA Communities law. In response to feedback from municipal leaders in several MBTA Communities, EOHLC is revising the Guidelines to…
Trump and Biden: Worst Candidates Ever?
As it becomes increasingly apparent that the candidates for President in 2024 will be Joe Biden and Donald Trump in a rematch of their 2020 campaign, it is understandable why Americans are so pessimistic about the future direction of the…
Our Age of Anxiety
The Wall St. Journal this past week featured a front page story entitled, “The Booming Business of American Anxiety.†The issue of New York Magazine two weeks ago touched on the same subject with the cover story, “Trauma: America’s Favorite…
Electing Fiscal Responsibility: Alexander Rhalimi for Revere Councillor-at-Large
By Alexander Rhalimi In the upcoming elections, Revere has a crucial opportunity to secure its financial future by electing Alexander Rhalimi as Councillor-at-Large. In today’s uncertain economic climate, fiscal responsibility is not just a buzzword; it is a necessity for…
Guest Op-Ed: Young People Are Our Future
By Minnah Sheikh As a 20-year-old working in the world of politics since I was 13, I have heard that phrase more times than I can count. But what does that mean? What does that look like? My name is…
Letter to the Editor
This is Not a Game Dear Editor, At the risk of sounding naive (which I am not) … The coming of an election season, while competitive at its core, should inspire candidates’ passion for public service and engage their constituencies…
Revere Boxing and Outreach Heads North of the Border
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Revere Boxing and Outreach Program headed north of the border to Woodstock, New Brunswick to participate in their first international matches. New Brunswick, bordered by Quebec, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the Bay of Fundy, and…
Obituaries 08-23-2023
Patricia H. Jones Late Proprietor of Mr. Flower & Mrs. Flower on Broadway, Revere, She Was Dedicated to the Revere Community Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, August 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.…
Lemonade for a Cause
Happy 99th Birthday Sue Colella
Powers Seeks Re-Election in Ward 5 Council Race
Special to the Journal John Powers Councilor of Ward 5 has announced his candidacy for re-election. The following is his statement: “My name is John Powers; and it has been my honor to represent the citizens of Ward 5 on…
