Metro Credit Union, Massachusetts’ largest state-chartered credit union, is hosting meetings this month with city officials to discuss benefits of their new 40-year mortgage. Metro recently added the 40-year mortgage to its product lineup, which includes options for jumbo loans…
Author: Journal Staff
Sixth Annual Moroccan Festival to Be Held in Revere
Moroccan American Connections in Revere (MACIR) will host the sixth annual Moroccan Festival on Saturday, June 25th, from 1pm to 8pm at the Whelan Elementary School (107 Newhall St, Revere, MA). The event will highlight the culture and history of…
Spring Is in the Air for All the Senses
This past Sunday marked the vernal equinox, also known as the beginning of astrological spring. It’s one of the two days of the year — the other being the fall equinox — when day and night are roughly equal in…
What Will We Do If (When) Putin Uses a Nuclear Weapon?
With the news that Putin’s Russian army at best is facing a stalemate in Ukraine, the odds that Putin might use a so-called tactical nuclear weapon are increasing daily. The thing about autocrats is this: Just when you think they’ve…
Guest Op-Ed: Utility Bills, Gasoline Prices and Ukraine
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Most of us simply want peace in our lives, nation and world. We enjoy resting in a warm or cool house, with something to eat, free from worry and stress. Peace is not always easy. This…
Obituaries 03-23-2022
James Politano Sr. He Lived a Tough Life, Stayed Strong and Never Lost His Sense of Humor It is with great sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of James Michael Politano, Sr. on March 9…
State Rep. Giannino Hosts Breakfast
Revere Lifts Public Indoor Mask Order
Following guidance issued by Revere’s Department of Public Health, Mayor Arrigo has announced that the City’s indoor masking mandate is lifted, as of March 14. Since February 21st, the City of Revere has seen low transmission rates and a decrease…
News Briefs
Massport Celebrates Women in Construction Week The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is celebrating Women in Construction Week and honoring the contributions of the women who have been involved in Massport’s construction projects. This week, pictures of some of the women…
Council Proclaims Week of March 13 Jewish War Veterans Week
At the City Council meeting on Monday night, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky put forward a resolution to honor and recognize Jewish war veterans in Revere. The following is the text of the resolution. Proclamation Whereas, the Jewish War Veterans…
Human Rights Commission Meeting Is Disrupted Again
For the second time in three months, a meeting of the Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) was forced to adjourn when a small but vocal group of persons became disruptive at the tail end of the meeting. HRC chairperson Janine…
MGC Ponders Whether Lower Broadway Project Should Be Regulated
By Stephen Quigley The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) met last Thursday to discuss, but did not formally decide, whether a parking garage, an entertainment center that seats up to 999 people, and a pedestrian bridge that would cross over the…
Congratulations to Our Revere High Student-Athletes
With the winter sports season recently having concluded, we’d like to offer our congratulations to the outstanding performances achieved by our Revere High athletes and their coaches. The boys and girls indoor track and field teams both won the Greater…
Freedom Isn’t Free
As the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine, fueled by the barbarism of the war criminal Vladimir Putin, continues to unfold, it is apparent that in addition to underestimating the fierce and brave resistance of the Ukrainian people, Putin also failed to…
Enjoy a Happy (and Safe) St. Patrick’s Day
Amidst all of the sadness and tragedy in the world today, the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day this Thursday (March 17) will provide a brief and welcome respite from the terrible news that we see on our televisions every day.…
Guest Op-Ed: Ukrainian and American Pain – We Must Unplug from Russia and China
By Dr. Glenn Mollette America is no longer buying energy or vodka from Russia. Russians can no longer buy a McDonald’s hamburger. They can’t pay for their gasoline with a Visa, Mastercard or even an American Express card. One thousand Kentucky…
RHS Sports Roundup
Porrazzo Reflects on Successful Season Revere High girls basketball head coach Chris Porrazzo reflected on the recently-concluded season in which the Lady Patriots achieved a sterling 11-3 record (12-9 overall) in the Greater Boston League (GBL) and qualified for the…
Obituaries 03-16-2022
Vincent Milano US Army Veteran of World War II Vincent Milano, a lifelong resident of Revere, died on March 11 at the age of 94. Vincent proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII and was awarded the…
Services Held for MSP Trooper Bucci
News Briefs
FEMA Awards Nearly $23.4 Million to MBTA The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $23.4 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for the additional costs of operating safely during the…