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…
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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…
Crews Battle Three-alarm Fire on Payson Street
Staff Report A three-alarm fire ripped through a triple decker on Payson Street early last Friday morning. The first alarm came in for the fire at 14 Payson St. shortly before 2:15 a.m. The Revere Fire Department sent 30 firefighters…
Chelsea Police Joins North Metro Swat Team in Partnership with Revere and Everett Departments
Staff Report The Chelsea Police Department recently announced its formal partnership with the North Metro SWAT Team, a regional tactical unit comprising highly trained officers from the Chelsea, Everett, and Revere Police Departments. This strategic collaboration enhances the region’s ability…
Six Pickleball Courts to Replace Tennis Courts at Gibson Park Makeover
By Journal Staff The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsCom) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, June 3, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Nicholas Rudolph and fellow members Brian Averback, Joseph LaValle, Thomas Carleton, and Wilson Correa were on…
S&P Global Ratings Affirms City of Revere’s AA Underlying Rating and Stable Outlook
Special to the Journal Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and City of Revere Chief Financial Officer/City Auditor/Budget Director, Richard Viscay, announced that S&P Global Ratings, a municipal bond credit rating agency, has affirmed the City’s underlying rating of ‘AA’. The…
Echoes of Valor: A Boston Concert Commemorates 250 Years of Service and Sacrifice
Special to the Journal Boston will come alive with the sound of patriotism this June 17 as the city hosts “Echoes of Valor,” a powerful tribute to 250 years of American service and sacrifice. This free public event honors both…
Revere Fire Department’s Captain Kevin O’Hara Candidate for PFFM Trustee
By Melissa Moore-Randall Behind a family legacy of public service going back to 1911, Revere Fire Captain and President of Revere Firefighters Local 926, Kevin O’Hara, has announced his candidacy for Trustee of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts (PFFM). According…
Happy 102nd Birthday, Tudy Masella!
Over 540 RPS Students Set to Graduate Tonight
Commencement exercises scheduled for June 4 at Harry Della Russo Stadium Special ton the Journal This evening, over 540 Revere High School and CityLab Innovation High School seniors will walk the stage at Harry Della Russo Stadium and receive their…
