Category: News
Wonderland Eminent Domain Case Scheduled for 2026
By Adam Swift The eminent domain lawsuit filed by the former owners of the 33-acre Wonderland site is scheduled to begin in September of next year. At a Suffolk Superior Court hearing on May 14, the city requested a delay…
AHTF Increases AMI Guideline for Grants for 1st-Time Homebuyer Program
By Journal Staff The Board of Trustees of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, June 11, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Joseph Gravallese was joined by Treasurer Anayo Osueke and fellow…
Council Subcommittee Considers Change in National Grid Hearings
By Adam Swift Monday night, the city council’s legislative affairs subcommittee took up an ordinance amendment that would change how Revere approves some pole requests from National Grid. However, the ordinance amendment did open up a larger conversation about how…
News Briefs
Popular Lifesavers League Course Providing Accessible Emergency Preparedness Education to Revere Residents ‘Lifesavers League,’ a program run by the Revere Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Unit, is providing Revere residents with free, accessible, multilingual emergency preparedness courses. Following the…
Revere’s Revolutionary History
Marquis de Lafayette was here 200 years ago By John J. Henry In 1777, nineteen-year-old French aristocrat Marquis de Lafayette joined the American ranks in the American Revolutionary War, as a major general assigned to the staff of General George…
Pioneer Charter School of Science I & II Celebrate Graduating Class Of 2025
Revere student graduates as Valedictorian Special to the Journal On Friday, May 30th, Pioneer Charter School of Science I (Everett) and II (Saugus) honored their Class of 2025 in a joint graduation ceremony at Rivergreen Park in Everett, celebrating a…
Revere Beach Farmer’s Market Opens for Second Season on Friday, July 11
Special to the Journal On Friday, July 11, the community-favorite Revere Beach Farmer’s Market will see dozens of vendors set up shop for their second season at Waterfront Square. The Revere Beach Farmer’s Market, which has grown this year to…
Traffic Commission Codifies New Apartment Buildings Not Eligible for Parking Stickers
By Journal Staff The Revere Traffic Commission held a regular monthly meeting last Thursday, June 12, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers. On hand for the session were Chair and DPW Director Christopher Ciaramella and fellow…
Revere Public Schools Celebrate Juneteenth
Courtesy Photos On June 10, Revere Public Schools celebrated the legacy of Juneteenth and highlighted its ongoing importance in the district’s pursuit of equity and social justice. By embracing the rich history and significance of Juneteenth, RPS encourages open dialogue…
Scopa in Lynn Offers Delicious Italian Feasts on the Water
Special to the Journal Scopa Italian Restaurant in Lynn offers guests a taste of Italy with waterfront views. Located at 829 Boston Street, Scopa is situated on the Saugus River and offers an expansive patio for al fresco dining. Indulge…
Boston Landmarks Orchestra Celebrates 25 Years of Free Summer Concerts
Special to the Journal Boston Landmarks Orchestra (BLO), led by Music Director Christopher Wilkins, is celebrating its 25th anniversary season with a series of free summer concerts from June 14 to August 27, 2025. These performances will bring live orchestral…
The GBFB Celebrates Hunger Relief Champions at Inaugural GBFB Awards
Special to the Journal The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, honored the individuals and organizations that demonstrated extraordinary leadership in supporting GBFB’s hunger-relief efforts throughout 2024 at its new GBFB Awards event, held…
Revere Middle and High Schoolers Participate in Civics Day at the Kennedy Institute
Students present their comprehensive civic action projects Special to the Journal Earlier this month, middle and high school students from the Susan B. Anthony, Rumney Marsh Academy, Garfield Middle School, Revere High School, and CityLab participated in Civics Day at…
Local Students in the news
Local student is conducting summer research at Emmanuel College Astrid Noriega, a Biotechnology major from Revere is one of 44 Emmanuel students pursuing summer research projects at Emmanuel College this summer. The opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research is…
Kevin O’Hara Holds Campaign Reception for PFFM Trustee Position
Photos by Cary Shuman Revere Fire Capt. Kevin O’Hara held a campaign reception in his quest for a Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) Trustee position June 12 at Easy Pie restaurant in Revere. The statewide election is Thursday, June 19.…
Congratulations RHS Class of 2025
Rep. Jessica Giannino Campaign Reception
City Council Sub-Committee Begins FY2026 Budget Hearings
By Adam Swift Mayor Patrick Keefe and city finance director Richard Viscay kicked off the Fiscal Year 2026 city council ways and means committee budget hearings last Thursday morning. Viscay laid out the revenue and expenses for a proposed balanced…
Council Approves Non-binding Referendum on Recreational Marijuana
By Adam Swift Voters will have the chance to make their feelings known on legalized recreational marijuana sales in Revere with a non-binding referendum question on the November municipal election ballot. Last week, the council voted 7-4 to approve a…
