The Revere High School JROTC RoboNerds Team #3000 has earned national recognition after competing in the RDL Nationals competition, where they received the prestigious award for Best Engineering Notebook. This honor highlights not only their technical abilities but also their…
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Revere High School Robo-Nerds crowned National Alliance Champions in rookie season
Special to the Journal The Robo-Nerds team from Revere High School has achieved a remarkable milestone, earning the title of National Alliance Champions at the Robot-Drone League National Competition held March 27–28, 2026, at Eastern Tennessee State University in Johnson…
“….To boldly go where no man has gone before…”
For those of us who were among the 600 million people who watched Neil Armstrong descend the ladder from the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle and set foot on the moon’s Sea of Tranquility on the evening (in the Eastern…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS boys volleyball improves to 3-0 The Revere High boys volleyball team defeated two Greater Boston League (GBL) opponents this past week. In a 3-1 victory over Somerville last Friday, Chris Choc Chavez delivered 22 assists to his teammates. Larry…
Obituaries 3-18-26
Gail C. LongShe was a beloved wife, mother, Grammi, sister, auntie, and friend Gail Christine (Bryson) Long passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, at Maples Skilled Nursing Facility in Wrentham, MA, on Friday, March 6, 2026. Gail was born…
News Briefs 1-7-26
Neighborhood meeting set for Rte. 1A South improvements The city’s planning and community development department, Ward 5 City Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Howard Stein Hudson Engineering, and the R.M. Pacella Construction Company are hosting a meeting on Route 1A South roadway…
Letter to the Editor 1-7-26
A NEW YEARS MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Dear Editor, Residents, Family, Friends and Neighbors, As we welcome 2026, I want to wish you and your loved ones a safe, prosperous, and healthy New Year. The start of a new year…
Massachusetts reports very high flu activity with cases climbing
Pediatric deaths underscore urgent need for vaccination, preventive measures The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza activity statewide as the Commonwealth moves through peak flu season. Thousands of residents have become…
RHS Welcome Club highlighted by WCVBChannel 5 as part of its weekly ‘High Five’ series
Special to the Journal Last week, Revere High School Welcome Club’s work was highlighted by WCVB Channel 5 as part of its weekly “High Five” series, which recognizes individuals making a positive impact in their communities. The spotlight showcased not…
Revere Senior Center celebrates Thanksgiving
Councilor Ira Novoselsky, Councilor Joanne McKenna, Councilor Anthony Zambuto, Deb Peczka, Director of Elder Services, John Kingston, School Committee, members of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, and senior center members pause from eating and their volunteering for a photo during the Revere Senior Center Thanksgiving celebration on November 19. See more photos on pages 16 and 17.
License Comm. reduces hours for Shirley Ave. establishment after residents complain of noise
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, November 19, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Robert Selevitch and members Daniel Occena and Liliana Monroy. The first item on the agenda…
Local veteran and author bringing WWII veterans back to the battlefields
By Melissa Moore-Randall This September, Andrew Biggio, a United States Marine Corps veteran and author of bestsellers Rifle & The Rifle II, will undertake his 21st trip bringing four World War II veterans back to their battlefields. To date, Biggio…
Ways and Means budget hearings get underway
By Adam Swift City finance director Richard Viscay presented a balanced $294.6 million Fiscal Year budget to the city council during the first night of ways and means committee budget hearings on Monday night. The council will be asked to…
Revere groups receive grants
Save The Harbor’s Better Beaches program granted over $315,000 to community and youth serving organizations for the 2024 Better Beaches Program Partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Revere organizations received $26,000 in grants: • North Shore Haitian Association…
Council approves Councillor Kelley’s proposed increase to senior tax abatement program
By Adam Swift At last week’s city council meeting, the council approved an ordinance amending the city’s senior citizen property tax work-off abatement program. The amended ordinance was introduced by Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley. The amendments increase the amount each senior…
AHTF begins process of developing a 5-year plan
The board of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust held a special meeting last Thursday, June 6, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Joe Gravallese, vice-chair Claire Inzerillo, treasurer Anayo Osueke, and members Laila Pietri, Lori Manzo, Matthew Wolfer, and Dean…
AHTF to expend $520,000 to subsidize two condos
Last Thursday’s meeting of the board of Affordable Housing Trust Fund revealed that the net cost to the AHTF for the purchase and resale of two condo units at the 133 Salem St. condo development project in order to create…
Letter to the Editor 6/12/24
Takes Issue with Letter Dear Editor, A recent letter to you was captioned “Nobody is above the law”. I beg to differ. The writer was gloating over the conviction of Donald Trump. I can understand if you don’t like Trump. …
June is a monthof freedom
June marks the first month of the summer season, the period on the calendar when we take vacations from school and work to travel and enjoy the company of our friends and family members. It’s our personal time, that sweet…
MBTA, City announce extension of bus lane on Broadway to Revere Beach Parkway Interchange
The MBTA and the City of Revere announced the extension of the existing morning peak-only bus lane along the southbound side of Broadway from Revere Street to the Revere Beach Parkway Interchange. The extension is made possible through funding from…