Amidst all of the big news stories during these past two weeks, perhaps the one that has grabbed the most attention from Americans of all ages involved the mysterious disappearance of 22 year-old Gabrielle Petito, the young woman who had…
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Guest Op-Ed: Focus on What You Do
By Dr. Glenn Mollette If you want a friend be a friend. There is never a guarantee. However, if you do not put anything into a friendship it’s certain the friendship will never grow. Keep in mind that friendships take time.…
RHS Sports Roundup
Pelatere Leads the Way for RHS boys The Revere High boys cross country team opened its season last week with a 21-34 triumph over Greater Boston League rival Lynn Classical. Senior captain Victor Pelatere led the way for the Patriots, traversing…
Obituaries 09-22-2021
Richard Fabiano GE Retiree and Graduate of RHS, Class of 1952 Richard H. Fabiano, 86, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away on September 14. He was born on November 15, 1934 in Revere to the late Louis and Asunta…
Remembering 9/11 in Revere
The City of Revere and the Revere Fire Department held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Saturday at the Revere Fire Station, 360 Revere Beach Parkway. Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright led the speaking program that was held on the 20th anniversary…
RPS Students Welcomed Back With One of the City’s Most Famous Smiling Faces
By Melissa Moore-Randall With Revere students finally back in school, full-time, Revere Public Schools (RPS) bus driver Cheryl Mei is happy to be back behind the wheel with a busload of students. After nearly a year of remote learning, RPS…
News Briefs
Public Stairways Project Community Meeting The City of Revere’s Office of Planning and Community Development and the Department of Public Works will host a community meeting to discuss the re-construction of the public stairways located on Florence Avenue and Winthrop…
Revere Farmers Market Spotlight: House Bear Brewing Makes Their Mark with Mead
By Joela Goga, COVID Ambassador Beth Borges, co-owner of House Bear Brewing, thought of her unique business idea while at Babson college, but at the time she had never heard of anyone opening up a meadery. However, “if you can…
City Council Proclaims September as “Hunger Action Monthâ€
The City Council unanimously approved a motion by Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino proclaiming the month of September, 2021 as Hunger Action Month in the City of Revere. Following is the text of the Proclamation: City of Revere, Massachusetts Proclamation Whereas, hunger…
East Boston State Rep. Adrian Madaro Bows Out of Senate Race
East Boston Rep. Adrian Madaro has decided not to run for the state senate seat recently vacated by Sen. Joe Boncore (D-Winthrop). Madaro, who has served as state rep since 2015 after winning a special election that year and is…
Arrigo Appoints Zachary Babo as Director of Parking
Mayor Brian Arrigo announced the appointment of Zachary Babo as Parking Director. The appointment comes after the retirement of James Rose this past May. Zachary Babo, a Revere High School Graduate, is now raising his children Zachary Jr. and Mackenzie…
America Since 9/11: One Step Forward, Many Steps Back
Amidst the solemn ceremonies and remembrances this past weekend of the terrorist attack 20 years ago on 9/11, one thing is clear: America is far better protected from a similar act of terrorism than we were on 9/10/01. To be…
Guest Op-Ed: What Is Happening in the Housing Market?
By Maureen Celata The housing market has been on a straight up trajectory over the last 12 years and because real estate has an up and down cycle, it would be safe to say the housing market is in for…
Guest Op-Ed: Worry Rarely Changes Anything
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Life presents challenges to us all and most of us understand worry. There are enough ordeals along the way of life to cause each of us to worry our heads off. However, worry will never add…
Guest Op-Ed: Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley Statement on 20th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
By Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley “Throughout the history of the United States, events have occurred that profoundly changed who we are as a country. Breakthrough developments in medicine and science, and technology that allows for instantaneous communication, have provided us…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Soccer Teams Return to Action The Revere High boys and girls soccer teams, which opened their seasons last Tuesday against Greater Boston League rival Everett, were set to return to action yesterday (Tuesday) with contests against Lynn Classical. Coach…
Obituaries 09-15-2021
Lucille Ferruzzi Of Marshfield, formerly of Revere Lucille (Steele) Ferruzzi of Marshfield, formerly of Revere, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 11 at the age of 100. Born in Henderson, KY to the late Thomas and Iris…
On the Campaign Trail
The Race for City Council Ward 3 In advance of the preliminary election that will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14, the Revere Journal asked the Ward 3 and Ward 5 candidates to respond to questions about what they consider…
Observing Labor Day
Revere resident Gangi brings floats to life at North End Feast
Story by Marianne Salza Revere resident, Pascal Gangi, celebrated the blessing of the fishing waters at the North End waterfront by creating two floats for the August 14 Fisherman’s Feast of the Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca. Gangi’s vibrant displays…
