East Boston Central Catholic School will celebrate 50 years of excellence in Catholic education at its annual gala April 12 at Spinelli’s, Lynnfield. In advance of that milestone event, EBCCS will celebrate Schools Week beginning Jan. 28 with an exciting…
Author: Cary Shuman
Rep. Giannino Presents Citation to Karate Gold Medalist Anthony Cogliandro
Rep. Jessica Giannino made a surprise visit to the Revere Karate Academy on Revere Street to present a Citation to Anthony Cogliandro in recognition of his gold medal-winning performances in the European Kenpo Championships. “Representative Turco and I were honored…
Patrick Keefe Inaugurated as Mayor of Revere
Patrick Michael Keefe Jr. was inaugurated as mayor of Revere during the City Government Inauguration Ceremonies Monday, Jan. 1 at the Susan B. Anthony Middle School Auditorium. Ashley Melnik, in her official capacity as city clerk and chair of the…
A Shining Star of the Game: Monagle Announces His Retirement From High School Football
Gavin Monagle, who starred for the Dom Savio High School Spartans as a football player and returned as a Super Bowl-winning coach, has announced his retirement from the sport. Monagle stepped down from his head coaching position at Masconomet Regional…
Early Riser: Eighth Grader Xzavier Chafin of Revere Enjoys an Outstanding Season for the BB&N Football Team
The scouting reports on eighth grader Xzavier Chafin’s athletic talent are eye-opening, and people are taking notice. Xzavier, son of George Chafin and Lynna Valera-Chafin of Revere, was a starting defensive lineman this season for the BB&N varsity team that…
Douglas Cummings Park Rededicated; Leonard Piazza Honored With Memorial Step
The rededication of the Douglas Cumming Park in Beachmont and the dedication of the memorial step in honor of Leonard Piazza was held Nov. 19. Beachmont Improvement Committee President Kathleen Heiser presided over the ceremony for Mr. Piazza, a founding…
Revere Falls to Winthrop, 22–0, In Hard-Fought Thanksgiving Game
he Revere High School football team was looking to complete its stellar second-half-of-the-season resurgence with a victory over Winthrop in the annual Thanksgiving game. But the visiting Vikings proved to be a difficult hurdle as their running game dictated the…
Revere Football Team Ready for Thanksgiving Game Versus Winthrop
Hoping to continue its second-half surge, the Revere High football team will play Winthrop High in the annual Thanksgiving game Thursday (10 a.m.) at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Head coach Lou Cicatelli has his Patriots (4-6 playing their best football…
Super Bowl Champions! Revere Junior Patriots Capture Youth Football Title
The Revere Junior Patriots youth football seventh-and-eighth-grade team made its first New England Commonwealth Youth Football Conference season an unforgettable one, winning the 2023 Super Bowl, 12-6, over Stoneham in a thriller Sunday afternoon at Tufts University in Medford. Revere,…
Mike D’Itria Begins a New Chapter: Revere Resident Will Lead Pioneer Charter As Its New Boys Head Basketball Coach
Mike D’Itria enjoyed a tremendous run of basketball achievement at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn. He was an assistant coach of a state championship boys team, and as a proud father, he and his wife, Tami, had the opportunity…
In Appreciation: Dickie Powers, Legendary Editor of the Revere Journal, Passes Away
Richard “Dickie” Powers, former editor of the Revere Journal, died Monday following a courageous battle against cancer. He was 75. Mr. Powers became one of the city’s most powerful voices on local news and politics. Readers looked forward each week…
Rizo, Revere Surge Past Gloucester, 33-21
Quarterback Carlos Rizo threw three touchdown passes as the Revere High football team defeated Gloucester, 33-21, last Thursday night at Della Russo stadium. Coach Lou Cicatelli’s contingent is 4-1 in its last five games and playing its best football of…
RHS Powder Puff Team Ready To Battle Winthrop in Game Saturday
Becky Coots has many joyous memories of her years as a student-athlete at Revere High School. One of her special recollections is playing in the 2010 Revere High-Winthrop High Powder Puff Game. “We beat Winthrop, 21-0, recalled Coots, who competed…
The Cutting Edge: Oceanview Kennel Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary in Revere
Lisa Cutting is carrying on her late mother’s superlative legacy of kindness and excellent animal care as the owner of the Oceanview Kennel on North Shore Road in Revere. “My mother [Marion Viveiros] started the business – this was her…
Revere Chamber of Commerce Holds Second Annual Awards and Dinner Gala
The Revere Chamber of Commerce held its Second Annual Awards and Dinner Gala, “A Night Around The City,” on Saturday, Nov. 4 at SpringHill Suites by Marriott. Paul Teixeira, husband of RCC Second Vice President Jessica Teixeira, did an excellent…
Woodard Scores Four Touchdowns In Revere’s 42–21 Win Over Beverly
The Revere High football team continued its late-season surge with a 42-21 victory over Beverly Saturday afternoon at Hurd Stadium. Giovanni Woodard rushed for a career-best 174 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead Revere past its former NEC opponent.…
Prestigious Position: Sen. Edwards Sworn In As JAG in Mass. Army National Guard
Sen. Lydia Edwards was sworn in Monday, Oct. 30 as a Judge Advocate General in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Edwards continues her family’s outstanding tradition of military service that began with her mother, Retired Master Sergeant Bridgett Edwards, who…
Attoui, Woodard Power Revere to 27–0 Win Over Malden
The improving Revere High School football excelled in all phases of the game in a strong 27-0 victory over Malden. Abbas Attoui had his second three-touchdown performance of the season, rushing for 154 yards to lead the Revere offense. Attoui…
RHS National Champion Cheerleader Lauren Maloney Will Fight in Charity Event
Lauren Maloney said her experience and skills as a former Revere High School cheerleader helped set the foundation for her newest athletic endeavor: amateur boxing. The 2004 RHS graduate is preparing to enter the ring for a three-round exhibition bout…
Rhalimi Would Make Political History if Elected to City Council
Councillor-at-Large candidate Alex Rhalimi said he is hoping to become the first Moroccan American elected to a position in government in the United States. “It would be historical for Revere,” said Rhalimi, who is seeking one of the five councillor-at-large…
