Little Brayden Mom took a cautious approach to Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at City Hall on Thursday night. Meanwhile, Mayor Dan Rizzo welcomes jolly old St. Nick and Mrs. Claus to Revere at Harry Della Russo Stadium prior to…
Author: Journal Staff
Compromise Keeps Casino Proposal at Revere’s Suffolk Downs Site Alive
While many were expecting a finite decision by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) on Tuesday afternoon considering the Revere-only casino, the Commissioners instead surprised everyone by agreeing to a very detailed compromise that will allow the proposal to go forward…
On the MGCDecision
The compromise decision by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) to allow the proposal by Mohegan Sun to operate a casino at the site of Suffolk Downs in Revere to go forward certainly comes as good news to all the thousands…
Police Briefs 12-11-2013
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 No Arrests Reported TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Vanessa M. Forte, 27, of Chelsea, was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Scot Komorny, 47, of Medford, was arrested on…
WPI’s Hamdan Named Academic All-american: Senior Wide Receiver Sports a 3.78 GPA; Only Second WPI Football Player to Gain All-america Honors
Revere’s Ehab Hamdan has proven two important things in the last four years of his college career: he can ace a test and he can catch a touchdown pass. The Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) student-athlete, who is from Revere, has…
Obituaries 12-11-2013
Joanne McGovern Of Revere Joanne (Lutrek) McGovern of Revere, formerly of California, died on December 7. Born in Buffalo NY, the daughter of the late William and Lucille Lutrek, Mrs. McGovern lived in California before moving to Revere in 1972.…
Patriots Win Turkey Day Game 13-6
RHS team captain Tommy Portrait and Kaleb Silva celebrate the victory over the Vikings on Thanksgiving morning.
Shop Small Business
Revere Chamber President Bob Upton along with State Rep. Kathi Reinstein, Kerri Abrams of Kinship Florist and Mayor Dan Rizzo kick off Small Business Saturday in Revere.
Suffolk Casino Proposal Awaits MGC Decision
Will a casino at Suffolk Downs become a reality? For the answer, taxpayers and elected officials of Revere will have to wait another week. On Tuesday morning , the five-member Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) delayed a final vote on whether…
Revere Wins: Council Urged to Vote for Casino
The last week has been truly remarkable as the Revere-only casino proposal gathers momentum. As we have mentioned countless times before, if a Revere-only casino is approved, our city will be changed dramatically. We join with our elected officials and…
Police Briefs 12-04-2013
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Amaury Geraldo Almonte, 24, of 1235 No. Shore Rd., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Jared Edward Hiltz, 22, of 61 Everard St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 James G.…
Patriots Savor Their Thanksgiving Day Victory
When the Revere High football team took to the gridiron on a chilly and windy Thanksgiving morning to meet archrival Winthrop, even their most diehard fans had to concede that the Patriots were the decided underdogs. Revere came into the…
Obituaries 12-04-2013
Helen Papa Accomplished Woman, Worked Until Age 90 Helen J. ( Pucillo ) Papa of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on November 30. She was in her 95th year. Helen was an accomplished women who held several jobs…
A Special Surprise Visit at the Whelan School
Hundreds of enthusiastic students at the Whelan School welcomed Harlem Globetrotter Chris ‘Handles’ Franklin on Friday morning for a special surprise visit. Handles was moved by the Ms. Ferragamo’s 5th graders, who had studied African American history and the history…
A Family with a Heart
Not long ago, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) heart patient Mirella Ursino feared her days of cooking, shopping, and, most importantly, enjoying her family, were numbered. Today, however, thanks to a remarkable medical journey, she still cooks a mean…
Let’s Go Revere — Beat Winthrop!: Revere Will Play at Winthrop on the Holiday
The traditional Revere vs. Winthrop football game is set for Thanksgiving Day at Miller Field in Winthrop and promises to be a hard-fought and exciting battle between two evenly-matched teams. Although the weatherman is forecasting a blustery day with wind…
Give Thanks for Thanksgiving: Our Uniquely American Holiday
Although a Harris poll a few years back revealed that Christmas is the favorite holiday of the year among all age groups of Americans, we think that Thanksgiving, our uniquely American holiday, has much more to recommend than it does…
Remember Those in Need: There Are Many Ways to Help Those Less Fortunate
Although the economists tell us that the recovery from the Great Recession is still a slow one, the bottom line is that for most Americans, things are going well and getting better compared to a few years ago But for…
Police Briefs 11-27-2013
Monday, Nov. 18 No Arrests Reported Tuesday, Nov. 19 No Arrests Reported Wednesday, Nov. 20 No Arrests Reported Thursday, Nov. 21 Arthur A. Otolo II, 27, of 71 Elmwood St., was charged with possession of Class A drug (heroin) and…
RHS Sports Roundup
Patriots look to turn the tables on Vikings on Thanksgiving Day The Revere High football team will make the short trek through Beachmont to Miller Field in Winthrop Thursday morning for the 84th renewal of their gridiron rivalry on Thanksgiving…
