To most in the current Revere Police Department, Sgt. John Shanahan was simply a forgotten tragedy on a plaque in front of the old Police Station on Pleasant Street. For those officers who never worked out of the old Pleasant…
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Hayes Returns Home, Healthy and Ready for the Future
Lauren Hayes had the honor of throwing out the first ball at the Revere High Senior Softball Night game Friday at St. Mary’s Field. Hayes, a standout first baseman on the 2014 Division 1 North championship team, actually delivered two…
Suffolk Downs Owners to Start Racing at Great Barrington Fairgrounds
Sterling Suffolk Racecourse, LLC (SSR), the company that operates Thoroughbred racing, wagering and simulcasting at Suffolk Downs, and Fairgrounds Realty LLC and Fair Grounds Community Redevelopment Project Inc., the entities that own the Great Barrington Fairgrounds, have reached an agreement…
Global Day of Parents to Launch ‘Stand Up for Parents’
On June 1, Global Day of Parents, a Cambridge-based Parents Forum is launching Stand Up For Parents, a campaign [https://www.gofundme.com/stand-up-for-parents] to increase the program’s capacity to reach and serve parents both locally and globally. The organization is also pleased to invite interested…
Joe Giuliotti Named to Mass Hockey Hall Of Fame
Revere resident and East Boston native Joe Giuliotti has been selected for admission into the Massachusetts Hockey Hall Of Fame and will be inducted during ceremonies on June 16 at the 1620 Hotel in Plymouth Harbor. The long time hockey…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
EMMANUEL STUDENTS NAMED TO DEAN’S LIST In honor of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named more than 600 students to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students…
Revere School Notes
Beachmont Last week, 2nd grade students in Ms. Mantenuto’s class presented their landform research to parents. Over the course of several weeks, students did research on various types of landforms such as canyons and volcanoes. They then worked with our…
Project Switch Box Art Looks to Add a Splash of Color to City
They’re a needed part of providing our utilities, but the switchboxes have become part of a steel grey blight in some neighborhoods. Revere officials are calling out to local artists to help spruce up the boxes. With 20 switchboxes throughout…
Racially-Charged Yearbook Quote Riles Many:Revere High Student says It Was a Senior Prank Gone Awry; Doesn’t Agree with the Remarks
A racially-charged quote disparaging white people surprisingly made it into print in the Revere High School (RHS) 2018 yearbook, and the student responsible said it wasn’t her quote originally, and she doesn’t agree with it either. She told the Journal…
NECCO Purchased at Bankruptcy Auction
An Ohio-based candy firm has purchased the 171-year-old NECCO (New England Confectionary Company) that is located in Revere on American Legion Highway.. The $18.8 million bid, saving the NECCO wafer, candy hearts and others have been saved by Spangler Candy,…
Wounded Veterans Run
The four veterans being honored at the Wounded Veterans Run shown at the singing of the “National Anthem” that was held on Sunday with ceremonies at Suffolk Downs are from left: Corporal Brian Johnston, Sergeant Peter Rooney, Captain Greg Galeazzi…
Revere Beach Kite Festival
Angelina and Selina Barneby ready to fly the beautiful kites they designed at the annual Revere Beach Kite Festival this past Sunday, May 20.
Argenzio Named Superintendent of Public Works
The City Council thanked one long-time city employee and welcomed another in to a new role as the Superintendent of Public Works. Paul Argenzio who has worked in the department for 38 years , rises to superintendent from general foreman.…
A Leader in His Field:Revere Native Joseph Corrado Named President of Missouri State Medical Association
A Revere native, whose parents still reside in the city, is the new president of the Missouri State Medical Association (MSMA). Dr. Joseph A. Corrado, son of Joseph and Anna (Carlucci) Corrado, was formally installed at the MSMA’s 160th Annual…
Council Approves $22.5M Bond for New DPW Facility
Although The City Council approved a $22.5 million bond to build a new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility on Charger Road, they are hoping to spend less. “$22.5 million is an awful lot of money for such a facility, 
News Briefs
SECOND ANNUAL PATRIOT FLAG PLATOON In addition to Monday’s Memorial Day exercises, the Second Annual Patriot Flag Platoon is being held on Saturday, May 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This annual program is requesting the help of residents…
Revere Rockers MASS to Release Eighth Studio Album Friday
Boston’s hard rock legends MASS have had numerous accomplishments over the years, but most notably is the selling of over half a million albums worldwide. Now they are adding more albums to their collection, releasing their eighth studio album on…
Capstone Projects Help Seniors at RHS Take Control of Their Education
For most of a student’s high school career, the curriculum is set in place for them, and while there is ample space to explore and learn, the boundaries are very much set. However, with the Capstone projects that seniors are…
School Notes
Beachmont Last week our fifth-grade students visited the Saugus Ironworks. This historical site is one of the earliest metal forges in the United States. Students not only learned about the historical significance of this site, but also they learned about…
Bars Appear Before Licensing Commission
One local bar has been placed on probation and two others have had complaints placed on file by the License Commission. Sammy’s Patio, BK’s Bar and Grill and the Chamness Bar and Grill were the topic of discussion during the…
