By Amy Goldberg, RN, Neighborhood PACE Five years ago, my friend Gayle Gordon, the family liaison volunteer on the Mass General Hospital Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, asked me if I knew of anyone who knitted blankets. At that time, the…
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Revere Programs and Children Benefit from Eastie’s Elves Program
The holiday tradition of Eastie’s Elevs started 15 years ago with State rep. Anthony Petrucelli. This event consisted of an evening with local friends and businessmen and women coming together to help children that were less fortunate from around the…
The Malden Catholic Chess Team Is Headed Towards a Three-Peat
In its 88-year history, Malden Catholic High School has scored big on the turf with a Catholic Conference Championship football team and on the ice with four straight Super 8 Hockey Championship wins. The school also competes competitively, consistently and…
Revere Firefighters Honored by Governor for Heroic Water Rescue
On Nov. 26 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, three Revere firefighters were among the honorees at the 30th Annual Firefighter of the Year Awards. Lt. Sean Griffin, Firefighter Frank Trichilo and Firefighter Paul McInnis were honored for a heroic water…
The Foundation Trust Announces 2019 Grant Recipients
The Foundation Trust, a private foundation serving the Greater Boston area, is pleased to announce its 2019 grant recipients. This was the inaugural year of grants from the Foundation Trust, were awarded to nonprofit organizations serving the community of Revere.…
Revere Beautification Committee Welcomes New Barrel Sponsors
The Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) welcomes two new sponsors to its long-standing “Barrel Programâ€. The new sponsors are Dr. Jeffrey Coen and Woodlawn Memorials. (Pictured above) This program was established many years ago to help the RBC in its long…
Mystic Valley Elder Services Offers Tips on Enjoying Healthy Holiday Eating Without Regret
The holidays are a time to enjoy friends, family and food! And with them right around the corner, you will be barraged with lots of your favorite foods. However, how are you going to enjoy the holidays and not regret…
Llanos Powers Revere to 46-31 Thanksgiving Day Win
Special to the Journal (Spoiler alert: The first sentence of this story does not contain any typographical errors.) Revere Patriot running back Joe Llanos ran for 378 yards on 22 carries and scored six touchdowns to lead the Patriots to a…
A Thanksgiving Tradition: Abougalala, The Good Diner Serve Up Thanksgiving Dinner To Revere Parishioners
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Saber Abougalala, Owner of The Good Diner, loaded trays of homemade turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and cranberry sauce into the bed of his red pick-up-truck parked on the corner of Broadway and Winthrop…
A Holiday Party At Revere Historical Society
Tax Rate Decreases, But Property Values Rise
The City Council unanimously approved the Minimum Residential Factor for the purpose of establishing the Fiscal Year 2020 tax rate at its Council meeting Monday night. Board of Assessors Chair Dana Brangiforte and Assessors John Verrengia and Mathew McGrath appeared…
Whelan School Finishes Second Place in STEM Week Challenge Competition
During the last week of October joined schools across the state to celebrated STEM Week–a celebration of the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math curriculum. STEM Week culminated in the STEM Week Challenge in partnership with Project Lead The…
News Briefs
Knights To Hold Memorial Mass For Promise The Revere Knights of Columbus will hold a memorial Mass for Rick Promise on Dec. 10 at 7:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. A collation will follow the Mass. Mr. Promise died on…
Council Denies Installation Of Wireless Cell Antennas In Three Locations
The City Council denied the installation of small, low-powered wireless antennas on three existing utility poles on Kimball Avenue, North Shore Road, and Crystal Avenue. Cellco Partnership (d/b/a Verizon Wireless) sought permission from the Council to install the antennas and…
Guinasso Wants ‘Go Slow’ Signs Placed on Revere Street
The City Council approved a motion by President Arthur Guinasso that Mayor Brian Arrigo request the DPW to install “Go Slow†signs on Revere Street near the curve at St. Anthony’s Church. “This is one of most dangerous blind curves…
A Win-Win Weekend for Revere
Dryft Opens Its Doors
Cranberries: Authentically American Treat on the Turkey Table Since 1621
It’s the only red thing on the table at Thanksgiving, but the superfruit that is authentically American has a lot more going for it than it’s bright red color on Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a great resource for New England, and…
Patriots and Vikings Ready to Tangle on Thanksgiving
The Revere High Patriots and the Winthrop High Vikings will take to the field Thursday morning on Thanksgiving Day for the 91st renewal of their football rivalry. The opening kick-off is set for 10:00 at Miller Field in Winthrop. Beyond…
Appreciation: Rick Promise, Popular Member of Revere Tv Staff, Dies at the Age of 68
Richard “Rick†Promise, an institution in the community for decades through his outstanding coverage of the Revere City Council and community events for Revere TV, died on Nov. 21, 2019. He was 68 years old. Rick was a popular fixture…