Special to the Journal At the beginning of the month, schools across Revere Public Schools took time to honor the educators, paraprofessionals, counselors, office staff, food service workers, and support personnel who help shape the lives of thousands of students…
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City Council Remembers Serino, O’Donnell
By Adam Swift The city council held moments of silence for two long-time Revere residents on Monday night. Council President Anthony Zambuto honored his long-time friend Robert “Bobby” Serino, who died on Friday, May 8 at the age of 86.…
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay gives $40,000 to Fund Free Revere Beach Events all Summer Long
Special to the Journal On May 14, Save The Harbor/Save the Bay granted over $311,000 to 76 community and youth serving organizations for the 2026 Better Beaches Program Partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Ten organizations…
Let’s Remember the True Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the most solemn of our national holidays, commemorating the Supreme Sacrifice that has been made by an estimated one million of our fellow citizens, which now includes the 15 members of our military who have died in…
Enjoy the Weekend — Safely
Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional start of the summer season, bringing with it the anticipation of sunshine and warmth and of time spent with family and friends. But while we contemplate all of the good things that will occur…
RHS Roundup
Must-win situation for RHS baseball After splitting its two contests in the East Boston Strike Out Colon Cancer Tournament this past weekend, a 24-6 win over the host Eastie Jets and a 9-5 loss to Saugus, and then dropping an…
Obituaries 05-20-2026
Michael “Mike” Anthony Cataldo Successful Insurance Executive Mike Cataldo of Revere, Massachusetts, most recently residing in Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away May 11, 2026 from complications of a stroke. He was 72 years old. Mike enjoyed a successful career in the…
RYBS Opens for the Season
Mayor Patrick Keefe Hosts Campaign Reception
Council President Anthony T. Zambuto Hosts Reception
New Sensors Provide Flooding Alerts for Residents
By Adam Swift Revere residents have a new tool to alert them to the potential for flooding in the Beachmont and Riverside neighborhoods. On the planning and community development page of the city’s website, residents can sign up for alerts…
Gibson Park Access Road Moves Forward before ConsComm.
By Journal Staff The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held a lengthy (2 & 1/2 hours) meeting last Wednesday evening, May 6, in the City Council Chambers. Brian Averbach (who served as chair), Joseph LaValle, Bernardo Sepulveda, Thomas Carleton, Anthony Parziale,…
MassDOT, City Officials Provide Update on Beachmont School Pedestrian Improvements
By Adam Swift Students, pedestrians, and motorists could soon feel safer traveling near the Beachmont Elementary School, thanks to the Safe Routes to School program. Thanks to a mix of state and federal funds, the city is designing traffic safety…
News Briefs
Supreme Judicial Court Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Boston Judicial Youth Corps Program At a ceremony Tuesday at the John Adams Courthouse, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court commemorated 35 years of the Boston Judicial Youth Corps (JYC) program, an intensive court…
Acclaimed Children’s Author Pam Muñoz Ryan Visits the Whelan
Special to the Journal Students at the A.C. Whelan Elementary School got a firsthand lesson in the power of storytelling last Thursday when acclaimed author Pam Muñoz Ryan visited the school to talk about her life, her books, and the…
‘PROTECT Act’ Passes in the Senate, with Equal Protection and due Process Initiatives Filed by Senator Edwards
Special to the Journal Last week, Senator Lydia Edwards joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment — the PROTECT Act (S.3072) — landmark legislation designed to…
Sen. Edwards, Housing Advocates, Celebrate One year of Eviction Sealing in the Affordable Homes Act
Special to the Journal One year ago this week, a historic provision championed by State Senator Lydia Edwards went into effect as part of the Affordable Homes Act – fundamentally changing the trajectory of thousands of Massachusetts residents by granting…
Mayor Patrick Keefe Hosts Spring Fling Reception
Photos by Cary Shuman First Lady of Jennifer Keefe looked out at the massive crowd standing everywhere in the Casa Lucia function room and called the turnout “amazing” for her husband, Mayor Patrick Keefe’s Spring Fling reception. Indeed, it was…
HRC Votes to Celebrate Juneteenth on June 4 in Costa Park
By Journal Staff The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, May 7, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were Chair Chaimaa (Shay) Hossaini, vice-chair Herby Jean-Baptiste, Sheila Johnson, Fire Chief…
Massachusetts House Passes $63.41B FY27 Budget, Invests in Families
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed a $63.41 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). The balanced plan delivers record support for the Commonwealth’s municipalities without the need for new taxes. The budget also strengthens…