James “Jimma” Nelson passed away 4 years ago and has been remembered by his friends and family as a kind, caring and loving person. In the earlier years at Immaculate Conception the school offered students grades 1-12, in the current…
By Adam Swift The Revere school committee dipped its toes into the process it will take to hire a new school superintendent at its committee of the whole meeting last week. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly is retiring after…
By Adam Swift Several city councillors say they are fed up with delays from the DCR for improvements to the Short Beach seawall and adjoining sidewalks. At Monday night’s meeting, the council supported a motion filed by Councillors Joanne McKenna…
By Adam Swift Local developer Jamie Russo is proposing two separate 85-unit apartment developments on Foster Street near Broadway. The proposals will go before the council’s zoning subcommittee on Monday, August 10 before coming back before the council for a…
Overnight Closure of Sumner Tunnel This Friday The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the Sumner Tunnel / Route 1A southbound will close to all traffic on Friday, July 31, at 11:00 p.m. and will reopen to traffic…
By Adam Swift Additional state funding could be on the way to help the Revere schools. Earlier this month, Governor Maura Healey filed legislation to deliver $100 million to school districts across Massachusetts in Fiscal Year 2027. At last week’s…
By Adam Swift A revision to the city’s body art and tattooing ordinance is headed to the Revere City Council’s zoning subcommittee. The new ordinance, which would expand the districts where tattoo and body art businesses would be allowed in…
Special to the Journal Cottage Park Yacht Club’s 32nd annual Regatta to benefit Make-A-Wish provides a chance for sailors of all ages to compete for a good cause and the whole community to contribute to a nonprofit that grants wishes…
Staff Report On Monday, Governor Maura Healey urged the U.S. Senate to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which has already been passed by the House of Representatives. Local congressional and business leaders voiced support for the…
By Cary Shuman Retired Revere Police Capt. and professional comedian Amy O’Hara will take the stage for her first Boston appearance Saturday night at Nick’s Comedy Stop. O’Hara will perform in a 15-minute guest spot during a show that will…
American Idol sensation John Foster will perform at Kowloon Aug. 15 By Cary Shuman The phrase, “The Next One,” comes from the National Hockey League to describe the exceptional rising stars hoping to match the incredible achievements of Wayne Gretzky,…
Special to the Journal Following two days of debate, the Massachusetts Senate passed an economic development package that lifts up small businesses and burgeoning industries, bans predatory kiosks used in cryptocurrency scams, and reins in the potential dangers of artificial…
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) today announced the expansion of firefighter survival training at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) with the addition of a new mobile self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) training maze. The new…
Special to the Journal Bread of Life’s Annual 5K Walk Fundraiser is Saturday, September 26th at Bread of Life, Malden. Start time 12PM. This year’s Walk is in Honor of Mea Mustone. From her first time laughing alongside Tom Feagley,…
Special to the Journal Governor Maura Healey today announced that the Division of Insurance has negotiated down proposed rate increases from seven health insurers, saving Massachusetts residents and businesses a projected $72 million in health care premiums for 2027. The…
Regis Students Showcase Scholarship at Third Annual Social Justice Research Symposium Cosponsored by the Writing Program and the Center for Student Engagement, the symposium features student research panels, poster presentations, art/music displays and performances, and thesis slams from students across…
The announcement last week by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly that she will be retiring next July will bring to a conclusion a remarkable career in the Revere public school system. Dr. Kelly has served the children of Revere…
With all of the excitement of the World Cup, the Tall Ships, and the Revere Beach Sand Castle Festival in the rearview mirror, we were ready to settle in for a relatively-nonchalant second half of the summer season. With the…