Passover, which began at sundown this past Saturday evening and continues for eight days through sundown on this Sunday, celebrates the biblical story of the Exodus, when the Israelites were freed from slavery after the 10th plague on Egypt (each…
Category: Editorials
Happy Easter
This Sunday is Easter, the holiest and most significant day of Christianity, which marks Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead after his crucifixion two days earlier on Good Friday. Christians believe that Christ died to redeem us from our sins.…
“The Fate of a Nation was Riding that Night”
This week (April 19 to be exact) marks the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord in which civilian militia, known as the Minute Men, routed British troops who had marched from Boston overnight in search of munitions…
Letter to the Editor
The Museum of African American History | Boston & Nantucket needs you Dear Editor, On March 27, the White House issued an executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity in American History.” On its surface, this directive may appear to…
Revere is doing its Part for the Housing Crisis
A guest column in the Revere Journal two weeks ago discussing the new state Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law (which allows ADUs of up to 900 sq. ft. in single-family zoning districts) included this statement, “Revere has just 18.33 housing…
No Good Can Come from the New Tariffs
It was 95 years ago in June, 1930, that President Herbert Hoover signed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff law (which had been passed by a Republican Congress) that imposed draconian increases in tariffs on more than 20,000 imported goods. Smoot-Hawley has been…
Letters to the Editor
A letter from the Mayor’s Office Dear Editor, Spring is here, and with the new season, the City of Revere has an exciting array of new programming offerings, opportunities, and important updates and information. Read through the newsletter to learn…
Happy Eid al-Fitr
We’d like to take a moment to offer the members of the Muslim community in Revere a “Happy Eid al-Fitr,” which was observed this past weekend and continues throughout the week. Edi al-Fitr, which literally means the “feast (or festival)…
Plastics: It’s Even Worse Than We Thought
We recently wrote about the pervasiveness of plastics not only in our environment, but also in our bodies. However, as ominous as we thought things were at the time we wrote those words, more-recent revelations by scientists across the globe…
Vaccines are Safe — and They are Essential
The recent outbreak of a measles epidemic in areas of west Texas and New Mexico (where the measles vaccination rate is far below the national average) should serve as a warning to all Americans that vaccinations against measles and other…
Once Again, Logan was a Breeze
We wish to take a moment to mention that our recent travels through Logan Airport, as always, were a breeze. Unlike the days before 9/11, air travel has become a dreaded experience for everyone. The requirements of security protocols are…
Letter to the Editor
Opposes Elected Zoning Board of Appeals Dear Editor, I strongly oppose the proposal to establish an elected Zoning Board of Appeals in Revere. While accountability in government is important, this measure would politicize a board that should remain objective, professional,…
Guest Op-Ed: Revere Fears ‘Heavy-handed’ Housing Laws – but not Housing Crisis
By Matthew Terrell Revere’s ongoing resistance to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations outlined in the State’s 2024 Affordable Homes Act highlights a deeper issue within the City’s approach to the housing crisis: an unwillingness to adapt to policies that are…
Guest Op-Ed: “En Es-pa-ñol:” Trump’s Executive Order on English Undermines Civil Rights
By Adilson González Morales Whenever I talk to friends and colleagues about their experiences learning Spanish, French, or another language, you’d think they all went to the same school. Most people know the story – your bladder is about to…
We Have Lost The Battle to Stop Climate Change; We Need to Save Ourselves
We recently saw a chart that was incredibly depressing: Even though the amount of greenhouse gas emissions (GGE) by the United States has decreased by about 15% since 2000, the rest of the world has increased its GGE by 50%.…
Are Americans Losing Their Appetite for Junk Food?
PepsiCo, the international food conglomerate, reported last month that the company’s North American snacks business, which makes Doritos, Cheetos, and Lay’s potato chips, saw a 3% dip (pun intended) in sales volume in the quarter ended Dec. 28. Smuckers, which…
Guest Op-Ed: Revere Must Stand Up to the State’s Heavy- Handed ADU Law
By Michelle Kelley Revere is a city with a proud identity, shaped by the unique needs and dynamics of our residents. Under Article 89 of the Massachusetts Constitution, we have the right—through home rule—to govern in the best interests of…
Guest Op-Ed: An Open Letter to the Massachusetts Port Authority Board
Dear Editor, The following letter was submitted to the Massport Board members. Dear Massport Board Members, AIR, Inc., Mother’s Out Front, GreenRoots, Friends of Belle Isle Marsh, and other member organizations of the Logan Community Clean Air Coalition wish to…
Please: No Public or Underage Drinking on St. Patrick’s Day
With the St. Patrick’s Day holiday and traditional South Boston parade approaching on Sunday, March 16, we urge our public safety officials to plan for enforcing the laws which prohibit drinking in public, especially by underage drinkers. A couple of…
Ramadan Blessings To Revere
As Ramadan begins, we extend warm wishes to Revere’s Muslim community. May this month bring peace, reflection, and strengthened community bonds. Ramadan’s spirit of fasting, prayer, and charity reminds us of our shared values. Here in Revere, we are fortunate…
