By Adam Swift The Revere Public Library now has an official mechanism to receive donations to help support its operations, programming, and maintenance. Monday night, the city council approved establishing a gift account for the Revere Public Library. “Recently, the…
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Council Takes up Traffic and Maintenance Issues
By Adam Swift In his first meeting as Ward 1 Councillor on Monday night, James Mercurio picked up where his good friend and current at-large Councillor Joanne McKenna left off, introducing several Beachmont-related traffic motions alongside McKenna. McKenna and Mercurio’s…
Following Switzerland Tragedy, State Fire Marshal Reminds Bars and Clubs of Sparkler Hazard
Special to the Journal State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine has sent a notice to Massachusetts bars and restaurants regarding the fire hazard posed by sparklers, which are believed to have contributed to the tragic New Year’s Eve fire that…
Revere Weighs Shift from Lottery to Neighborhood Model for Middle School Placement
Special to the Journal Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly, Revere Public Schools officials, School Committee members, and Mayor Patrick Keefe gathered with families, caregivers, students, and staff on Tuesday evening to solicit community feedback on a potential overhaul of how students…
Following ICE Murder of Renee Good, Pressley and Markey Expand Push to End Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents, Federal Officers
Special to the Journal Following the horrific ICE murder of Renee Good, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) announced the introduction of the Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026. The Qualified Immunity Abolition Act builds on…
Boston Mayor Wu Announces Community Benefits Agreement with Kraft Group for Everett Stadium
Special to the Journal Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced that the City of Boston and the Kraft Group have agreed on financial and operational terms of a community benefits package totaling nearly $48 million over the next 15 years and…
Gov. Healey Announces Immediate Safety Reforms following Release of the Assisted Living Residence Commission’s Final Report
Special to the Journal Gov. Maura Healey has announced a comprehensive set of reforms to strengthen safety, transparency and consumer protections in assisted living residences (ALRs) across Massachusetts. This action follows the submission of the ALR Commission’s final report to…
Significant Drought Conditions Declared in central and Northeast Regions
Drought conditions worsen in the Southeast Region, Nantucket County and Millers Basin, while conditions have improved in Dukes County Special to the Journal Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper has declared the Central and Northeast Regions have worsened…
Museum of African American History Marks?a Century of Black history Commemorations?throughout February?
Special to the Journal In 2026, Black History Week will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The observance was expanded into a monthlong celebration in 1970, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of Black history and culture. To honor this historic milestone,…
Zambuto Elected Unanimously as New Council President
Long-serving Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto was unanimously voted in as the new City Council President for 2026 at the first council meeting of the year on Monday night. Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya was the unanimous choice to serve as council…
Revere Council President Marc Silverstri Making Christmas Bright for Revere Veterans
Ringing in the ‘Noon Year’ with Revere Parks and Recreation
News Briefs 1-7-26
Neighborhood meeting set for Rte. 1A South improvements The city’s planning and community development department, Ward 5 City Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Howard Stein Hudson Engineering, and the R.M. Pacella Construction Company are hosting a meeting on Route 1A South roadway…
Statewide leadership fellows visit Revere Schools as part of DESE’s Influence 100 Program
Classrooms across Revere Public Schools welcomed a different kind of visitor recently as the district hosted fellows from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Influence 100 program, a statewide initiative aimed at diversifying school leadership and strengthening equity-focused…
Massachusetts reports very high flu activity with cases climbing
Pediatric deaths underscore urgent need for vaccination, preventive measures The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza activity statewide as the Commonwealth moves through peak flu season. Thousands of residents have become…
Historical Society Hosts Seniors for Holiday Luncheon at Revere Museum
Revere Fire Department Promotes Two
First Christmas for WJL
A Year in Review
Staff Report The past year saw the groundbreaking for the new Revere High School at the former Wonderland dog track. It was a major step forward for the long-awaited project, even if the end of the year came with news…
Grazioso joins Massachusetts’ leading anti-hunger organization
Special to the Journal Project Bread Welcomes Barrett Grazioso as Chef Educator. For Chef Barrett Grazioso, food has always been more than a meal – it’s been a way to bring people together, nourish communities, and spark meaningful change. Now,…
