At 19, Jen was diagnosed with Lupus. She had to navigate her way into adulthood balancing doctors’ visits and frequent prescription refills. Jen knew health insurance was critical for managing her chronic disease, but never more so than when she…
Author: Journal Staff
Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
This weekend marks the 15th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival on Revere Beach. Thousands of  Revere residents, as well as hundreds of thousands of visitors from throughout the Boston area, will flock to America’s oldest public beach to view the works…
City Budget
The city budget for Fiscal Year 2019 that was submitted by Mayor Brian Arrigo and approved by the City Council in June shows that Revere is moving in the right direction. The budget that was submitted by the mayor was…
Sports 07-18-2018
Row Row Row in Revere set for Saturday, Aug. 11 By Cary Shuman There are many reasons why the annual Row Row Row fundraiser for autism awareness has quickly become one of the most anticipated events on the summer calendar.…
Obituaries 07-18-2018
June Marchand Of Revere, formerly of Everett June (Olson) Marchand of Revere, formerly of Everett, died on July 13 at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Curtis Marchand Sr., devoted mother of Curtis Marchand…
Celebrating Independence Day
Marc Silvestri, director of Veteran’s Services, offered Daniel Booth a real USA flag to match his patriotic T-shirt at the July 4 celebration in the SBA Field.
Artists in Bloom
Kathleen Heiser and Harriet Lundberg spin their artistic talents on the switchbox at Endicott and Leverett avenues in Beachmont. On one side is a lovely flower scene and on the other side a seaside theme.
Seeking OM’s Yoga on the Beach is a Dream Fulfilled
Every Wednesday and Friday mornings, local yoga studio Seeking OM provides opportunities for attendees have a chance to get their day started with a yoga session by Revere Beach. Beach yoga, however, is more than just a program for the…
15th Annual International Sand Sculpting Festival Set for this Month
The Revere Beach Partnership is proud to announce the dates and theme for the 2018 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, hosted at America’s first public beach, Revere Beach, established in 1896. The annual festival draws upwards of 1 million…
News Briefs
Bulky Item Trash Pickup is Now ‘Stickerless’ Effective as of Monday, July 9, residents no longer need to visit the Inspectional Service Department during City Hall hours to schedule a trash pickup for their “bulky items.†Traditionally, city ordinance requires…
Gov Baker Signs Bill Strengthening Commonwealth Gun Laws:Provides Pathway to Keep Guns Away from Dangerous Individuals
Gov. Charlie Baker signed H.4670, An Act Relative to Firearms, which will allow household members, or others in close relationships, and local law enforcement to file an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) petition with the court to remove firearms from dangerous…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
University of New Hampshire Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 Semester The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for the spring 2018 semester. Jessica Logiudice of Revere with Honors Maxx Anderson…
Linda Champion Announces for Suffolk County DA
Linda Champion has announced her intention to run for the position of Suffolk County District Attorney. The following is her statement: “We are prosecuting people but we are not prosecuting the conditions that exist in our society that cause a…
Three Revere Students Awarded Officer Harold L. Vitale Memorial Scholarship
On Saturday June 16, six local high school students from Saugus, Revere, Wakefield and Winthrop were awarded scholarships at a reception at the Officer Vitale Memorial Park on Ballard Street, Saugus. Madison Lyn Cunningham, MacKenzie Lee Cunningham and Jack Wayne…
Police Briefs 07-11-2018
ARREST Report MONDAY, JULY 2 Alfonso G. Balarezo, 45, of Prospect, Conn., was arrested on a charge of larceny from a building. Michael J. Parker, 54, of Chelsea, was arrested on a charge of shoplifting. Felipe E. Araya, 33, of…
Letters to the Editor
Revere residents against increased construction Dear Editor: The Rezoning Proposal is facing opposition by concerned residents of School Street and the surrounding streets and properties. We are a quiet community with a friendly and neighboring manner. Without sufficient notice, only…
Curing Alzheimer’s in America
Imagine waking up one morning and not knowing whether you’re in your own home, let alone your hometown. The faces around you are unfamiliar, and you don’t know who to ask for help — or what to say. This is…
Make the Most of Summer
My father who lived an extraordinary life, used to say, “When you look back on your life, you realize that all you really have is a lot of memories.†What brings these words to mind is the realization that the…
Sports 07-11-2018
Revere Youth Baseball and Softball All Stars head home, playoffs continue By Jonathan Chang Revere Youth Baseball’s 11U and 13U All Stars have tough news this week: They’re on their way home. The 13U All Stars had quite the journey,…
Obituaries 07-11-2018
Roy Scally Overcame Cerebral Palsy to live a full and productive life Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte.107) Revere on Friday, July 13 from 9 to…
