Author: Journal Staff
5th Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner held at the Revere Senior Center
Council Gets Update on High School Building Project
By Adam Swift There is still a possibility that the new Revere High School could be completed and open for students by the fall of 2028. But that would require a number of factors, including mild winters and the bidding…
Councilors, Residents Share Concerns on Harris Street Traffic
By Adam Swift City councillors and residents are looking to reverse traffic changes that were instituted on Harris Street and the surrounding neighborhood last December. Last December, the city instituted a 90-day pilot program for Harris Street aimed at taking…
Police Seeking Information on Beachmont Assaults
Staff Report The Revere Police Department is investigating several indecent assault incidents reported in the Beachmont neighborhood over the past several months. The first incident occurred on Jan. 13 in the area of Winthrop Parkway and Roughan Street at about…
Unified Bocce at the Revere Senior Center
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Special education students from the Revere High School (RHS) Unified Sports program – an athletic team that joins students with and without disabilities – joined the Revere Senior Center Bocce League on March 4…
City Council Honors Linda DeMaio on Retirement from City Hall
By Adam Swift Linda DeMaio, who has served in the administration of Mayors Patrick Keefe and Brian Arrigo, was honored by the city council with a certificate of commendation on Monday night on her retirement. “Serving for more than a…
News Briefs
Keefe invites residents and business owners to attend his SotC Address Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. cordially invites the residents of Revere to his second State of the City Address, taking place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:30pm, at…
Revere Public Schools Hosts Family Engagement Night Focused on Student Mental Health Supports
Special to the Journal Revere Public Schools recently welcomed families to a Family Engagement Night focused on mental health resources available to students and families through a partnership with North Suffolk Community Services. The event featured a presentation by Emmy…
Gov. Healey Demands Transparency from ICE on Arrests in Massachusetts
Special to the Journal Governor Maura Healey last week sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons demanding full transparency and accountability about ICE arrests and…
MBTA Gears up for South Boston’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celebration with Increased Service, Staff, and Safety Measures
Special to the Journal The MBTA is preparing for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities in South Boston on Sunday, March 15, 2026. With nearly a million people expected to attend the parade, the MBTA is implementing several…
Over 200 People Plunge into Freezing Waters of Constitution Beach for Annual Shamrock Splash
$5,093 raised for Revere Beach programs through Save the Harbor’s annual fundraiser Special to the Journal Over 200 brave souls plunged into the icy waters of Constitution Beach in East Boston for the 16th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash hosted by…
Nurse Uses AED as Park N Boston Staff Clear Path for Rescuers after Electrical Blast Injures Worker
Special to the Journal A 25-year-old electrical worker was injured on February 28, after coming into contact with a live power line while working on elevated electrical equipment behind Park N Boston on Railroad Street in Revere. The worker, became…
Zero Tolerance for Underage and Public Drinking on St. Patrick’s Day
With the approach of the St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day holiday and traditional South Boston parade set for this Sunday, March 15, it is imperative that our public safety officials proactively enforce laws prohibiting public and underage drinking. While we appreciate…
Guest Op-Ed: Three Historic Milestones Intersect in 2026
By John J. Henry In 2026 the City of Revere will mark three historic milestones which converge in our history: first, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776;second the 180th anniversary of the founding…
Letter to the Editor
Fulfilling Dreams at Jack Satter Residents Dear Editor, A few residents of Jack Satter House are big fans of the Fab Four — thanks to their neighbor, Chet Wozniak. Chet wanted to do something special to thank three fellow residents…
Obituaries 03-11-2026
Vincent Mottola He was truly one of a kind, blessed with a sharp mind and a witty sense of humor Vincent N. Mottola of Revere left this world on March 7, 2026, just shy of his 88th birthday. Born in…
Read Across America Kicks off
Community Iftar at Jack Satter
Council Looks at Tweaks to Proposed Changes to Zoning Ordinance
By Adam Swift A change to the zoning ordinance proposed by City Council President Anthony Zambuto could affect Revere’s compliance with the MBTA 3A Communities Act, the state law geared toward creating housing. At the end of January, Zambuto submitted…
