This week marks 56 years since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. The genesis of the first Earth Day had begun a few months earlier when the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland caught fire because of the flammable chemicals…
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Letters to the Editor
Growing Together: Keeping Eastie at the Center of Growth & Opportunity Dear Editor, As we emerge from winter, East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) has been hard at work organizing, advocating, and investing in our neighborhood’s future. We recently wrapped up…
RHS Roundup
Boys volleyball stands at 7-1; hosts LC today for first place in GBL The Revere High boys volleyball team was scheduled to host Greater Boston League rival Lynn Classical this morning (Wednesday) in a showdown for first place in the…
Congratulations, Julia Yewcic
On Monday, Revere elementary teacher Julia Yewcic competed in and completed the 130th Boston Marathon..
Obituaries 04-22-2026
Anne Casoli Lifelong Revere resident We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Anne Casoli. Anne was a lifelong resident of Revere, she was resilience and compassionate, embodying strong family values that she instilled in her beloved children, Raymond…
Agnes Strecker Dance Studio Celebrates 60 Years
U.S. Navy Vet Waneta West Honored on her 89th Birthday
Council Addresses Revere St. Traffic Issues
By Adam Swift Ward 5 Councilor Angela Guarino-Sawaya filed two successful motions at Monday night’s meeting regarding traffic on Revere Street. The first motion asks the Mayor to request the Traffic Commission hold a public hearing on a proposed regulation…
Council Approves New Agreement for Bike Share Operation
By Adam Swift The city council approved a five-year agreement between the city and Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC for the City’s bike share program, Bluebikes at its regular meeting on Monday night. “This contract was brokered on behalf of…
RMA Rises to the Top in Global Vocabulary Bowl Competition
Special to the Journal What began as a simple mid-winter challenge quickly turned into a remarkable academic achievement for Rumney Marsh Academy (RMA), as students and staff gathered Monday morning to celebrate the school’s extraordinary performance in this year’s Vocabulary…
Daffodil Dash and Series of Spring Farmers Markets begin April 18 at The Track
Special to the Journal March 18, 2026 — Looking for a family friendly way to kick-off the Boston Marathon weekend? On Saturday, April 18, The HYM Investment Group LLC (“HYM”), will host the fifth annual Marathon Daffodil Dash at The…
AHTF Discusses New Program to Help with Home Ownership
By Journal Staff The Board of Trustees of the City of Revere’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, April 8, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Joseph Gravellese,…
News Briefs
RHA to Host Public Meeting on Master Redevelopment Plan The Revere Housing Authority (RHA) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the West Revere Complex Cafeteria, 107 Newhall St., Revere, MA, to…
Sen. Edwards Secures Key Investments for Third Suffolk District in FY26 Supplemental Budget
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Senate has passed the Fair Share Supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Senator Lydia Edwards secured several local and regional investments included in the supplemental budget, advancing a fiscally responsible plan that strengthens public…
Fire Department Discusses Battery Facility Procedures
By Adam Swift Fire Chief James Cullen and Captain Kevin O’Hara appeared before the city council Monday night to present a safety briefing on a proposed battery energy storage system on Muzzey Street. The fire department officials highlighted best practices…
Meeting Scheduled for RHA redevelopment plan
By Adam Swift The Revere Housing Authority (RHA) is set to begin the redevelopment process for a number of its properties on a 40 acre site. RHA Executive Director Dean Harris said the long-term, phased-in master plan will provide a…
First-day World Cup Ticket Sales at the MBTA have Broken all Previous ‘Special Event Train Service’ Ticket Sales Records
Special to the Journal The MBTA has announced that more than 17,450 Boston Stadium Train mTickets have been sold so far across the first five World Cup matches during the first day of sales being open. “The 2026 World Cup…
CityLab High School Continues to Use the City as a Lab for Learning
School’s AP gives info session for prospective students and caregivers Special to the Journal During Revere Public Schools’ April Family Engagement Night on April 7, CityLab High School Assistant Principal Evalynn Bulger gave prospective students and their families a detailed…
Proud of Our Local “Link” to the Artemis II Space Mission
After watching the dramatic re-entry into our atmosphere of the Artemis II’s Orion capsule Integrity, its subsequent splashdown, and the retrieval of the four astronauts in the Pacific Ocean last Friday evening, we were proud to learn that one of…
AG Campbell moves forward vs. the Social Media Platforms
When Frances Haugen, a former data scientist with Facebook, disclosed thousands of internal documents to the Wall St. Journal in 2021 that revealed that Facebook’s own research showed the negative impacts of its Instagram algorithms on teen mental health, Americans…