Speical to the Journal Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden today warned the public of scammers attempting to steal money by claiming to be representatives of his office on phone calls to potential victims. Hayden said the callers identified themselves as…
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Logan Airport Runway Rehab Will Impact Revere
By Adam Swift MassPort officials met with the City Council recently to discuss the upcoming closure of Logan Airport’s longest runway for repairs and the impact it will have on Revere. “That closure is going to be for 100 days…
MassDOT Announces Alternative Travel Options Ahead of Sumner Tunnel Closure
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) today announced a comprehensive mitigation plan to address travel impacts and provide cost effective alternative transportation options for residents and visitors ahead of the scheduled closure of the Sumner Tunnel…
The Pirandello Lyceum Honors and Presents The I Migliori Award to Rep. Turco
Special to the Journal The Pirandello Lyceum is a group of Italian Americans made up of established members in academia, government, business and medicine. Their mission encourages a greater understanding and appreciation of Italian culture among all people. They work…
U.S.P.S. Releases Dog Bite National Rankings
Special to the Journal More than 5,300 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail last year. Aggressive dog behavior is a common safety concern USPS employees face. To keep its workers safe, the organization is providing…
Noise Is Killing Us
For those of us who live in the Greater Boston area, the noise that is all around us — the roar of jets from the flight paths over our heads, the constant thrum of traffic on our bridges and expressways,…
The Miracle in The Amazon Jungle
The news this week of the rescue of the four children, ages 13, 9, 4, and 11 months, who survived in the depths of the Amazon jungle for 40 days after their small airplane crashed (killing the pilot, their mother,…
Letter to the Editor
In Support of Sumner Tunnel Mitigation Dear Editor, As the former Superintendent of the Sumner/Callahan Tunnels and Boston Transportation Commissioner I fully support the MassDOT mitigation program for the Sumner Tunnel Restoration Project. This extensive infrastructure investment project is vitally…
Obituaries 06-14-2023
Vincenza Amato She Filled Her Home With Love and Core Values Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, June 16th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for…
RHS Class of 2017 Reunion
Breaking Ground On Point of Pines Fire Station
Dancing at the Senior Center
Council Looks for Answers on Safety at Revere Beach
By Adam Swift In the wake of the Memorial Day weekend shootings on Revere Beach that injured three people, city councillors were looking for information on how the city and state agencies can work together to prevent future violence along…
Councillors Question Role of Community Liaisons
By Adam Swift A proposed plan by Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe to have the city’s three community liaisons assigned to specific wards did not sit well with several city councillors at Monday night’s meeting. For Keefe, the plan for the…
Budget Hearings Set To Get Underway on Monday
By Adam Swift The City Council’s Ways and Means subcommittee will kick off its budget hearings on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget next Monday, June 12. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe is presenting a general operating fund budget of $226,522,721 for…
News Briefs
Sen. Edwards Hosts Revere Community Listening Session on Monday, June 12 Senator Lydia Edwards will host a community listening session for residents of Revere on Monday, June 12, 2023 beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at 7:45 pm. The event…
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Variances for Condo Complex on Revere Beach at Sammy’s
A Revere Beach landmark, Sammy’s Patio and Lounge, soon will be just another memory for local residents after the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) granted variances that will allow for the construction of a 149-unit condominium complex on that site…
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna Endorses Jaramillo for Revere City Council At-Large
Special to the Journal Revere Planning Board Member and Candidate for Revere City Council at-large, Juan Pablo Jaramillo is getting the endorsement of his former teacher and Ward 1 City Council Joanne Mc-Kenna. With this endorsement Juan is emerging as…
Revere Schools Host Multilingual And Multicultural Showcase and Celebration
By Melissa Moore-Randall Last weekend, the cafeteria of Revere High School became a cultural oasis as the district hosted a multicultural event. The Multilingual and Multicultural Showcase and Celebration was hosted by the district’s ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council…
Local Student Earns Academic Honors
Roberts Named to Lasell University Dean’s List Taryn Roberts, a Lasell University student from Revere (02151), was named to the dean’s list for their academic performance in the spring 2023 semester. The spring 2023 dean’s list includes students who have…
