Christmas Block Party Hosted By Jaramillo Family On Dec.21, 2024 from 2pm and 6:30pm The Cord, a Jaramillo Family Foundation (The Cord), will host a Christmas Block Party on Lowe Street. The City of Revere has the second highest density…
Month: December 2024
Subcomm. Tables Housing Plan Discussion
By Adam Swift The city council will continue the discussion of a proposed Housing Production Plan at a future committee of the whole subcommittee meeting. The plan was discussed during both a subcommittee meeting Monday night and during the public…
Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden campaignreception held at St. George at Revere Beach
Cary Shuman Photos Harvard Law School first-year student Anthony D’Ambrosio of Revere and attorney AJ Moscone hosted a campaign reception for Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden at St. George Condominiums, Revere Beach Boulevard. D’Ambrosio, a graduate of Yale University…
A.C. Whelan School second-graders see their art turned into life
By Melissa Moore-Randall Students in Ms. Andrews’ second-grade class at the Whelan School received some new winter gear that they designed. Earlier in the year, their teacher, Abby Andrews, had them design a winter hat as part of The Winter…
Lighthouse Rehab supports animal shelters with ‘Operation Santa Paws’
Special to the Journal Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Revere, where residents often benefit from animal-assisted therapy visits, has launched “Operation Santa Paws” to collect pet supplies and donate them to Paws, Pets & Prayers Rescue Inc. in Revere.…
Over 100 RPS caregivers turn out for ‘Know Your Rights’ event
Special to the Journal On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Jessica Chicco, Director of Training for the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), provided vital information to Revere Public School (RPS) caregivers about their rights while living in the United States.…
Berman receives prestigious Dr. Herbert Shore ‘Award of Honor’ from AJAS
Special to the Journal Barry Berman, CEO of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, recently received the notable 2025 Dr. Herbert Shore Award of Honor from the Association of Jewish Aging Services (AJAS). This is the highest award…
Healey-Driscoll Administration awards $9.9 million to expand individual homelessness winter capacity
Municipalities, shelter providers, and community based organizations to receive supplemental grants In anticipation of increased wintertime shelter needs for individuals experiencing homelessness, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has awarded $9.9 million in supplemental grants for shelter providers,…
RHS Roundup
RHS girls hoop opens with win, hosts Lynn English The Revere High girls basketball team opened its season in fine fashion with a 42-27 victory at Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Everett last Thursday. Freshman guard Allyson Ollivierra made an…
Christmas is fast approaching, but there’s still time to help those in need
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just a week away. We realize that the compressed holiday shopping season has put even more pressure than usual on all of us, but we hope that all of our readers can find…
The Battle of the Bulge started 80 years ago this week
It was 80 years ago this week that the final big battle of WWII in Western Europe — the Battle of the Bulge — got underway. In brief, the Battle of the Bulge marked a last-ditch counter-offensive by the German…
Guest Op-Ed: Some Anniversaries Remembered and Some Forgotten
By John J. Henry Anniversaries are a time to look back, to celebrate milestones and achievements; it is also a time to remember the misfortunes and hardships that some of the members of our society experienced leading to the creation…
Obituaries 12-18-2024
Helen M. Pellecchia Family was always her most important gift Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral for Helen M. (Luongo) Pellechia to be conducted from the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach Street,…
Residents Honored at Council Meeting
Council Proposes Hearing on Noise Ordinance Changes
By Adam Swift The city council has scheduled a public hearing on proposed changes to Revere’s noise ordinance for its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 27. Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya introduced a motion earlier this year requesting the city…
American Legion Proposed as Site of Winter Warming Center
By Adam Swift The city is looking to bring its overnight warming center to the American Legion building on Broadway this winter. For the past two years, the warming center has been operated through the city by the nonprofit Housing…
ConsCom Hears of Plans for Redesign of Route 1A at GE Bridge
By Journal Staff The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsCom) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, December 4, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Nicholas Rudolph and fellow members Brian Averback, Bernardo Sepulveda, Joseph LaValle, Wilson Correa, Amelia Viscay, and…
News Briefs
Free Parking on Saturdays Through The holidays Every Saturday for the rest of December, parking will be free on Saturdays in the City to enable residents to support local business with holiday shopping. Riverfront Master Plan Public Meeting set for…
Chief Bright Recognized for Contributions to HRC
By Journal Staff The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening, December 5, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Chaimaa (Shay) Hossaini and fellow members Dr. Lourenco Garcia,…