Although Olivia Newton-John was Australian (by way of England), for a period in the 1970s and ‘80s, she was America’s sweetheart, the proverbial girl next door. She’d already had great success as a singer in the mid-70s, but her appearance…
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Obituaries 08-10-2022
Frances Wahbi Kind and Loving Mother, Sister, Aunt and Cousin Frances (Seniti) Wahbi of Revere passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 16, at the age of 54. Born on November 15, 1967, the beloved daughter of the late John and…
National Night Out at Garfield School
Fire Fighter Volleyball Tournament
Jobs Fair for Suffolk Downs Development Draws 300 People
Special to the Journal Thomas O’Brien, founding partner and managing director of the HYM Investment Group, was asked the following question at the July 26 jobs fair at Suffolk Downs: How many new construction jobs will there be for HYM’s…
News Briefs
Summer Festival on August 13 The City of Malden has announced the musical line up for the final Summer Festival on August 13. Taking place between 12-4PM in Malden Center, Pleasant and Exchange Streets transform into an open-air market that…
Health Board Takes Up New Tobacco Control Regs
The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening, July 28, at Revere City Hall in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the meeting were chairperson Dr. Drew Bunker and fellow members Dr. Craig Castanza…
Public Servant of the Month: Dr. Nathalee Kong Is August 2022’s Public Servant of the Month
Special to the Journal Mayor Brian Arrigo announced that August’s Public Servant of the Month in the City of Revere is Dr. Nathalee Kong. Dr. Kong most recently served as the City’s Chief of Health and Human Services but has…
Representatives Giannino, Turco and Sen. Edwards Oppose Win Technologies Proposal
Special to The Journal Last week at Saugus Town Hall the WIN/Wheelabrator subcommittee met to receive a presentation from WIN Representative Jim Connelly. Connelly led the presentation, which outlined WIN’s proposal to the Town of Saugus. WIN stated the deal…
Elouardi Named As 2022 Greater Boston Student Leader by BofA
Special to the Journal Bank of America (BofA) announced five Boston-area high school students including Reem Elouardi, of Revere, who were selected as Student Leaders. Elouardi will be involved in an eight-week summer internship. These students have started their paid…
Massport and MassCEC Celebrate Electric Vehicle Grant
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), as well as local elected officials, celebrated MassCEC’s recent grant to Massport in support of planning and facilitating the transition to more electric vehicles (EVs) at Logan Airport. Getting…
Learn a Dynamic New Profession Like Welding, Robotics and More
By Judy Bass Students who graduate from the advanced manufacturing training programs offered by the Northeast Advanced Manufacturing Consortium (NAMC) are well-equipped for outstanding, entry-level roles in thriving fields like Welding, Robotics, CNC machining, Electromechanical Assembly and more. Every effort…
Massachusetts Legislature Passes FY23 Budget
Special to The Journal The Massachusetts Legislature unanimously passed a $52.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). This budget upholds fiscal responsibility and makes targeted investments to strengthen the state’s economic foundation, protect the most vulnerable residents and support the…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Local Students Named to The Dean’s List at MCPHS University MCPHS University is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester: * Bianca May is a native of Revere and…
Bill Russell Was A Beautiful Person
For those of us who were Boston sports fans in our childhood while growing up in the 1960s, there was only one real hero — and that was Bill Russell. With 11 NBA titles in 13 seasons, the Celtics and…
Gina Raimondo For President
This past week, Congress finally passed the CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors) and Science Act, legislation that will provide $280 billion in federal funding to ensure that the making of semiconductors, which are crucial to every…
Letter to the Editor
Take the First Step Toward a Nicotine-Free Life Dear Editor, The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is running Take the First Step, a campaign that educates adults about free resources designed to help them quit smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco…
Guest Op-Ed: Losing Everything, What or Who Is Important?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette What or who is important to you? The recent devastating flood in eastern Kentucky reminds us all that life can be swept away in a moment. Hundreds of families lost everything. One family lost their house…
Local Footballers Shine on The Summer Gridiron
By Melissa Moore-Randall Many often think of fall when they think of football. However, six Revere boys hit the gridiron this spring that led to a championship run. Carlos Ortiz, David Canelis, Mason Hiduchick, Lorenzo Froio and Mason Julianoour are…
Obituaries 08-03-2022
Richard Rocco Palladino Sr. US Postal Service Retiree – Also Worked Part Time at Wonderland and Suffolk Downs Richard Rocco Palladino Sr. of Revere passed away on July 30 at the age of 88. Richard worked for the United States…
