One of the biggest annual events not just in Revere, but in the region takes place this weekend with the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. This year’s event, expected to once again potentially bring hundreds of thousands of visitors…
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Summer Farmers Market Returns to Revere Beach on July 25
Following a brief midsummer hiatus after the conclusion of the spring market season in June, local residents will soon welcome back a neighborhood staple. The Revere Beach Farmer’s Market is officially set to launch its summer season on Saturday, July…
Enjoy the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival this weekend
Events & Culture, Revere Beach, Lifestyle Enjoy the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival this weekend The 22nd annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is set for this weekend, Friday-Sunday, July 17–19. This free event once again will feature world-class…
AHTF discusses application for new home mortgage buy-down program
Housing & Zoning, Local Government The Board of Trustees of the City of Revere's Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, July 8, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair…
Celebrating Independence
Declaration of Independence Recited in Council Chambers
City Receives over $1 Million in Grants
Staff Report Over the past month, the city of Revere has received over $1 million in grants from state and local agencies. The Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded $182,000 for initial planning of the Narrow-Gauge Trail, which runs parallel…
International Sand Sculpting Festival Returns for 22nd Year with ‘Boston Welcomes the World’ Theme
Staff Report The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is back! Now entering its 22nd year, the highly anticipated summer event will take over the shores of America’s first public beach from July 17 to July 19. This year’s festival…
Tom Ambrosino Announces Retirement as Administrator of State Courts
By Cary Shuman Tom Ambrosino, one of the most influential municipal leaders in the history of two communities, Revere and Chelsea, has announced that he will be retiring as the court administrator of the Massachusetts Trial Court. Ambrosino said he…
City and State Officials Commend Tom Ambrosino’s Record of Public Service
Mayor Patrick Keefe “I wish a relaxing retirement for former Mayor Ambrosino. He has always been a quiet mentor of mine. It was well known to the residents that Tom was a relentlessly hard worker and very kind man. Those…
News Briefs
City Seeks McMackin Field Memories for Commemorative Video The City of Revere is working on a special video project to commemorate the history of McMackin Field and celebrate the upcoming grand opening of the newly revitalized facility. Mayor Patrick M.…
William Reedy Receives Community All-Star Award
MVES honors 11 residents making a difference Special to the Journal Mystic Valley Elder Services is proud to announce that William J. Reedy, Jr. received the nonprofit agency’s Community All-Star Award. The awards program recognizes individuals whose efforts impact the…
GreenRoots, Mass Audubon, TND Celebrate Acquisition of Forbes Site on Chelsea Creek
By Adam Swift GreenRoots, Mass Audubon, and The Neighborhood Developers celebrated the acquisition of the Forbes site at the property on Monday morning, marking a significant milestone in a collaborative effort to transform the property into a vibrant community asset.…
Revere and Everett Target Shoppers helping Fund Boston Charities
Special to the Journal Shoppers at the Revere and Everett Target stores can help several Boston nonprofits as the department store chain recently kicked off its annual charitable drive that directs a portion of sales to community organizations. Starting July…
Revere High School Mourns the Loss of beloved Teacher Bill O’Brien
Special to the Journal Some teachers teach a subject, others life lessons. William “Bill” O’Brien did both. For nearly thirty years, students walking into Revere High School’s Room 115 knew they were entering something more than a history classroom. Hundreds…
City gets Additional Funds from MassDOT to Cover Winter Storm Expenses
By Adam Swift Revere is getting just over $220,000 from MassDOT as part of the Winter Recovery Assistance Program, aimed at helping municipalities make local and road and infrastructure improvements following the past winter. “These investments will help our communities…
Revere Seeking Members for Walk Bike Roll Committee
Staff Report The city is seeking residents to join its Walk Bike Roll Committee. The citizens advisory board will help steer and advocate for upgrades to walking, biking, and rolling infrastructure in Revere. Residents who are interested can apply by…
Revere Public Schools Celebrates Pride Month through Stories of Courage, Identity, and Belonging
Special to the Journal The latest installment of “From Where We Come” highlights educators whose journeys inspire authenticity and acceptance For many students, a teacher is more than an instructor. They are a mentor, a trusted adult, and sometimes the…
NeighborHealth Convenes Statewide Leaders to Advance Maternal Health Equity Across State
Special to the Journal NeighborHealth brought together elected officials, clinicians, maternal health advocates, and community leaders at the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for “Community Maternal Health: Strengthening the Delivery of Care,” a forum focused on identifying…
Fan Expo Boston 2026 Returns with Legendary Comic Creators
Special to the Journal Fan Expo Boston, the three-day pop culture extravaganza, is set towelcome 60+ of the world’s top comic creators alongside an all-star lineup of celebrity guests, animation and gaming voice actors, cosplayers, and more at the Thomas…