Author: Journal Staff
City okays Affordable Home Plan
By Adam Swift Last week, the city council approved the conveyance of five properties the city has taken for the nonpayment of taxes to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund’s Board of Trustees. The trust fund board will be able to…
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna Kicks off Campaign for at-large Councillor Seat
Cary Shuman Photos Joanne McKenna, who has been a highly effective voice in her position as Ward 1 city councilor for the past 10 ½ years, kicked off her campaign for councilor-at-large at a reception Monday night at DeMaino’s. Mayor…
Revere Steps Back to the 1950s with RHS Drama Production of ‘Grease’
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere High School traveled back in time to the 1950s with a show stopping performance of “Grease” by the RHS Drama Club. The musical was based on the 1978 film depicting the lives of Greaser Danny Zuko…
Councillor Proposes Change in Parking relief Decisions
By Adam Swift One city councillor is looking to change who grants relief for off-street parking in Revere. Last week, Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley introduced a motion seeking to revise the city’s off-street parking ordinance, giving the final say on off-street…
Council Approves Special Permit for Shirley Avenue Development
By Adam Swift The city council approved a special permit for a 50-unit mixed-use development at 114 Shirley Ave. its regular meeting last week. The developer, Trichilo Development of 13 Victoria Street in Revere, is requesting a special permit from…
News Briefs
RBP Announces 9th Annual Kite Festival: A Family-Friendly Spring Tradition Returns The Revere Beach Partnership (RBP) is excited to announce the return of its much-loved 9th Annual Kite Festival, which takes place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM…
Fredericks Park Resilience Project Moves Ahead Before Conservation Commission
By Journal Staff The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsCom) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, April 2, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Nicholas Rudolph and fellow members Brian Averback, Joseph LaValle, Thomas Carleton, Wilson Correa, and Bernardo Sepulveda…
Preparing for the 250th Anniversary Celebration
Reverend Phillips Payson, an Unsung Hero of the American Revolution By John J. Henry As the 250th anniversary of the adoption of our Declaration of Independence draws near, on July 4,2026, many will call to mind the famous names of…
State Awards Over $16,000 in Fire Safety Grants to Revere Fire Department
Special to the Journal Last week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that more than 300 Massachusetts fire departments will receive over $3 million dollars in grants to support safety equipment for firefighters and life safety education for kids and older adults.…
Board of Health Issues Order of Condemnation for Illegal Apartment Units
By Journal Staff The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 27, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were chair Dr. Drew Bunker, Kathleen Savage, and Viviana Catano, as well as Director…
Mass. Firefighting Academy Earns International Reaccreditation
Special to the Journal State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine announced that the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy has received reaccreditation by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications, better known as the Pro Board. “The Pro Board is the world’s…
Mark the Occasion
Paul Revere’s Ride kicks off Boston 250 this Friday Special to the Journal Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston 250, a yearlong commemoration of the city’s role in the American Revolution. The kickoff event, Paul Revere’s Ride, will take place this…
Motivaction Boutique Gym Opens on Broadway
By Cary Shuman Motivaction held its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday at 220 Broadway, Revere. “Motivaction is finally here, everybody,” proudly proclaimed co-owner Juan Giraldo in kicking off the festive event. “We’re ready to go. We’re enthusiastic. We…
Happy Passover
Passover, which began at sundown this past Saturday evening and continues for eight days through sundown on this Sunday, celebrates the biblical story of the Exodus, when the Israelites were freed from slavery after the 10th plague on Egypt (each…
Happy Easter
This Sunday is Easter, the holiest and most significant day of Christianity, which marks Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead after his crucifixion two days earlier on Good Friday. Christians believe that Christ died to redeem us from our sins.…
“The Fate of a Nation was Riding that Night”
This week (April 19 to be exact) marks the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord in which civilian militia, known as the Minute Men, routed British troops who had marched from Boston overnight in search of munitions…
Letter to the Editor
The Museum of African American History | Boston & Nantucket needs you Dear Editor, On March 27, the White House issued an executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity in American History.” On its surface, this directive may appear to…
RHS Roundup
RHS girls track opens season with two wins; nips Somerville in the last event The Revere High girls outdoor track and field team opened its 2025 season with a pair of victories over Greater Boston League (GBL) rivals Somerville and Lynn…
Obituaries 04-16-2025
Richard Minsky He was known for his infectious sense of humor, captivating storytelling, and genuine kindness Richard Minsky passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025 at the age of 73 in Clearwater, Florida. Richard grew up in the communities of…
