Special to the Journal MassBay Community College announced that 2025 graduate Diana Cavazos of Revere performed the national anthem at the College’s 63rd Commencement ceremony, which took place on Thursday, May 29, at the Wellesley Hills campus. Cavazos, who graduated…
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Eligibility Expanded for Revere’s First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program
$10,000 available to residents making up to 100% of area median income Special to the Journal The City of Revere and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board have announced that with funds still available for its $10,000 first-time homebuyer downpayment…
Se amplía la elegibilidad para el Programa de Asistencia para el Pago Inicial de Compradores de Vivienda por Primera Vez de Revere
$10,000 disponibles para residentes que ganen hasta el 100% del ingreso medio del área Especial a la Journal Se amplía la elegibilidad para el Programa de Asistencia para el Pago Inicial de Compradores de Vivienda por Primera Vez de Revere,…
Brief Meeting for the ZBA
By Journal Staff The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, June 25, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and fellow members…
Bagel Bin Holds Grand Opening Celebration
By Cary Shuman The Bagel Bin is back and better than ever. Owners George Vlladesi and Hansi Vlladesi welcomed Mayor Patrick Keefe, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, and other distinguished city officials and guests to the grand opening and ribbon-cutting…
Jack Satter House Holds 47th Anniversary Banquet
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza The Jack Satter House: Hebrew Senior Living celebrated its 47th Anniversary Banquet on June 26 with special appearances by local and state officials, dinner, and dancing to musical entertainment by The Pelican All-Stars. “My…
Local Students in the News
Area Residents on NSCC Dean’s List North Shore Community College President Dr. William Heineman is pleased to announce that the students listed below were Dean’s List students for the Spring 2025 semester. Dean’s List Honors are awarded to students who…
MBTA Prepares for Boston’s Fourth of July Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 pm, Expanded Service, Staffing, and Safety Protocols
?Special to the Journal The MBTA today announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Friday, July 4, 2025, after 8:30 PM. Boston is regularly predicted to host over…
MBTA Announces Launch of Pop-up Summer Music Series
Special to the Journal The MBTA announced the launch of its Summer Music Series this season, which began on Monday, June 16. An effort to brighten the commutes of thousands of MBTA riders, current or graduated Berklee College of Music…
Suffolk Downs Announces Free Summer Activities for Kids at The Yard
Special to the Journal For the third year in a row, The HYM Investment Group LLC (“HYM”), is excited to announce their partnership with Linda Sessa and Outside the Box Learning Company to deliver an exciting line-up of free family…
‘Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S.’ Decrease from 2023
Special to the Journal The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released its “Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. in 2024” report today, which showed a total of 62 on-duty U.S. firefighter fatalities in 2024. This number reflects a 31 percent…
Mobile Blood Bank in Honor of Paul Baglo
Jaws. Celebrating 50 Years of Haunting a Beach Near You
Search Comm. Interviews Police Chief Candidates
By Adam Swift The city’s police chief search committee interviewed four internal candidates for the Revere Police Department’s top job on Monday. The city is looking to replace recently retired Chief David Callahan, who served on the department for more…
City Leaders, Family Remember Former Police Officer Who Died in Fire
By Adam Swift Tributes have been pouring in over the past week following the death of former Revere Police Officer Richard T. Serino Sr. Serino, 77, died in a fire at his long-time family home at 661 Washington St. last…
Dr. Kathryn Schulte-Grahame Officially Announces for Ward 1 School Committee Seat
Special to the Journal Dr. Kathryn (Katy) Schulte-Grahame, a resident of Revere’s Beachmont neighborhood and mother of two children enrolled in the Revere Public Schools, has officially declared her candidacy for the Ward 1 seat on the Revere School Committee. …
License Comm. Approves One-day Licenses for American Legion, Suffolk Downs
By Journal Staff The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, June 18, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Robert Selevitch and fellow members Dan Occena and Liliana Monroy. The first…
Council Approves FY26 Budget
By Adam Swift Monday night, the city council unanimously approved a Fiscal Year 2026 budget of just under $286.8 million. Following a number of ways and means subcommittee meetings to discuss the budget with various city department heads, the council…
NeighborHealth Appoints Dr. Julio Mazul as Chief Medical Officer
Special to the Journal NeighborHealth has announced the appointment of Julio Mazul, MD, as the organization’s first-ever Latino Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (CMO). A practicing OB/GYN and longtime provider, Dr. Mazul has served the Greater Boston community at…
Longtime Revere Educator, Kim Doherty, Retiring After 30 Years
By Melissa Moore-Randall As many veteran teachers are beginning the next chapter of their lives, Kim Doherty will be joining them as the newest member of the “Retiree Club.” Kim began her teaching career in 1994 as a paraprofessional in…
