Special to the Journal Juan Jaramillo’s campaign to succeed Speaker Bob DeLeo received another big boost after earning the endorsement of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1445 on Monday. Local 1445 is among the largest affiliates of the UFCW…
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DelVento Earns Endorsement of State Education Leader, Former Commissioner of Massachusetts Child Care Services
Special to the Journal The Alicia DelVento for State Representative campaign is proud to announce she has earned the endorsement of Ardith Wieworka, former Commissioner of Massachusetts Child Care Services. Ardith Wieworka and Alicia DelVento released the following statements to…
DelVento Earns Endorsements from EMILY’s List and Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus
The Alicia DelVento for State Representative campaign is proud to announce that she has earned the endorsement of EMILY’S List and the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus (MWPC). “I am excited to welcome to our movement the two leading organizations helping…
Mass Teachers Association and Boston Teachers Union Endorse Juan Jaramillo for State Rep.
Special to the Journal Juan Jaramillo’s bid to represent the 19th Suffolk District continues to pick up steam with the endorsements of the widely respected Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) and the Boston Teachers Union (BTU). This support from our educators…
Juan Jaramillo Earns Endorsements from Leading Environmental Advocacy Groups: 350 Mass Action and Sunrise Salem Become the First Climate Action Groups to Endorse in 19th Suffolk Race
Special to the Journal Juan Jaramillo’s campaign to represent the coastal communities of Revere and Winthrop in the State Legislature received another big boost after becoming the first candidate to receive endorsements from environmental advocacy groups 350 Mass Action and…
Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance Co-Sponsored by Councilors Morabito and Giannino Passes
Special To The Journal Monday night The Revere City Council passed a Wage Theft Prevention ordinance submitted by Councilors-at-Large Steven Morabito and Jessica Giannino. The new ordinance will put policies in place to deter wage theft. Councilor Morabito issued the…
License Commission Imposes Conditions on Revere St. Restaurant
The Revere License Commission held its monthly meeting last Wednesday during which the commissioners took up the matter of whether a local restaurant, Fajita’s Bar and Restaurant at 46 Revere St., had violated the state’s COVID-19 orders issued by Gov.…
News Briefs
Revere Works Coalition Awarded $100,000 by Urban Agenda Grant Program The Revere Works coalition, led by The Neighborhood Developers (TND), was awarded $100,000 by the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development through the Urban Agenda Grant Program. The funded…
Be Sure to Vote on Tuesday
This Tuesday, March 2, is Primary Election Day for the four candidates — Valentino Capobianco, Alicia DelVento, Juan Pablo Jaramillo, and Jeff Turco — for the Democratic nomination for State Representative from the 19th Suffolk District, which encompasses all of Winthrop and…
Mayor Arrigo’s Message of Thanks — and Hope
Mayor Brian Arrigo’s State of the City address was unprecedented in many respects. Not only was it the first State of the City speech to be delivered remotely (via Zoom and Facebook Live), but it also marked a departure in its tone…
An Unfathomable Number
When COVID-19 first came into our national consciousness more than a year ago, it was just a blip on the news. The prospect that a viral bug originating halfway around the world would alter every aspect of our lives seemed inconceivable. And…
Spring Is in the Air
This winter has not been a particularly difficult one for us in the Northeast, although February has been colder and stormier than January. But with temperatures reaching the 50s by the middle of this week, there is the feeling that spring is…
Letter to the Editor
Unheard Cries Dear Editor, We’re a charitable Nation. We care for the poor, underprivileged, and help those who suffer. So, I ask: How can a caring Nation allow the killing of 6.2 million babies to continue, supported by government laws…
RHS Sports Roundup
Boudreau, Day to Captain RHS Boys Basketball Team The Revere High boys basketball team announced their captains on a Zoom meeting last week in the hope that the team might have a season. Head coach David Leary and assistant coaches John…
Obituaries 02-24-2021
William Jay Strong, Sr. Retired Revere Fire Fighter RFD retiree William “Billy” Jay Strong Sr. of Revere died on February 16 at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chelsea on June 25, 1940 to the late…
Remembering Billy C
State Rep. Race Highlight:
Looking at the Candidates Economic, Covid 19, and opioid crises spotlight issues for State Rep candidate Jaramillo By Melissa Moore-Randall Lifelong resident Revere resident, Juan Jaramillo, looks to prioritize the economic, Covid and opioid crises if elected to the State…
News Brief
Revere Wellness Team hosts Virtual Social Hour Feb. 22 The Revere Wellness Team will host a “Meet Your Neighbors” Virtual Social Hour on Monday, Feb. 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ralph DeCicco of the Wellness team, also the city’s…
Baker-Polito Administration launches Targeted Outreach Initiative in 20 hardest hit communities to increase equity in COVID-19 vaccine awareness and access
$1 million to support historically underserved communities in vaccination effort Special to the Journal The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a targeted outreach initiative in 20 cities and towns most disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and $1M to the MA League of…
MBTA announces names of new stations for Green Line B Branch Station project
The MBTA announced last week that the new stations constructed during the upcoming B Branch Station Consolidation project would be called Babcock Street Station and Amory Street Station. This station modernization project will consolidate four B Branch stops (BU West…
