By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere High School Senior and Valedictorian, Kathy Trinh was one of 750 recipients nationwide to win the prestigious Gates Scholarship. The scholarship, which had an applicant pool of 51,000, provides Kathy with funding for the full cost…
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Yale-Bound Jason Shosho Leaves Legacy of Leadership and Academic Excellence
Jason Shosho had not played one down of football when he showed up for the first day of Revere High School football practices in the ninth grade. “I regret never being able to play Pop Warner football,†said Shosho, who…
Councillor At-Large Marc Silvestri Seeks Re-Election
Special to the Journal City Councillor At-Large Marc Silvestri announced his campaign for re-election to the Revere City Council last week. Councillor Silvestri is a veteran who has a proven record of dedication to his country and his community. His…
City Hosts Spring Clean-Up
Homelessness Impact Study Recommends New Positions, More Affordable Housing
By Adam Swift A recent homelessness impact study praises the city for its immediate response to the Covid-19 crisis, but lays out a number of recommendations for a more coordinated approach with local and state public and private stakeholders to…
Council Subcommittee To Halt Action on Most Arrigo Appointment Requests
By Adam Swift Before stepping down from office to take the top post at the DCR, former Mayor Brian Arrigo forwarded about two dozen board and commission requests to the City Council. At last week’s council meeting, Ward 3 Councillor…
Council Takes Up Dog Park Issues
By Adam Swift Better monitoring of one city dog park is in the works, while City Council President Pro Tempore Joanne McKenna has requested the state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation consider building a new dog park at the end…
Metropolitan Beaches Commission Report Calls for Improved Access, Better Signage and Inclusive Beach Events and Programs
Special to the Journal On Friday morning DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo joined legislative and community members of the Metropolitan Beaches Commission at Carson Beach in South Boston for the release of “Breaking Barriersâ€, a report on improving public access to…
License Commission Approves 1-Day Licenses for June Events
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, May 10, in the City Council Chamber. Chair Robert Selevitch and members Linda Guinasso and Daniel Occena were on hand for the meeting in which they addressed a wide range…
Suffolk Downs To Host Second Union Job Information Session
Special to the Journal Area residents interested in learning about life-changing career opportunities in the union building trades are encouraged to attend a free union job information session being held Tuesday, May 23 from 5-7pm at Suffolk Downs. The Greater…
License Commission Gives Park ’N Fly One More Chance
The Licensing Commission held yet another hearing at its meeting last Wednesday, May 10, into the issue of the violations of conditions of the parking lot license, including multiple fire safety violations, by MHF Logan Operating V, LLC, d/b/a Hampton…
Large Crowd Attends Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe’s Campaign Kickoff Reception
It’s always a very good thing when they have to bring in extra tables to accommodate a larger-than-anticipated crowd at your campaign kickoff reception. And that was the scenario last Thursday night at the SpringHill by Marriott as Acting Mayor…
Conservation Commission Approves New Building at 37 Revere Beach Blvd.
The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, May 3, in the City Council Chamber. Chairman John Shue and fellow commissioners Joseph LaValle, Robert Cassidy, Samantha Woodson, and Nicholas Rudolph were on hand for the…
Acting Mayor Keefe and Revere DPCD Announce 2023 Small Business Loan Program
Special to the Journal The Revere Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) today announced their 2023 Small Business Loan Program, which features no-interest loans for microenterprises and small businesses on Broadway and Shirley Ave. The program, sparked by findings…
Revere Public School Community Welcomes K9 Charlie
By Melissa Moore-Randall One of the most popular members of the Revere Public Schools Community these days is of the four-legged kind. After returning from April vacation, RPS teachers, students and staff were introduced to K9 Charlie. A 10 week…
May Ball at Susan B. Anthony Complex
RHS Robotics Team Takes Second Place in World Robotics Competition
By Melissa Moore-Randall On a rainy Saturday morning, members of the Revere High School Robotics team, The NUTRONs, are mentoring middle school students in their small space in the rear of Revere High School. The space is adorned with ribbons,…
Second Annual John T. DiLiegro 5K Race
Council Approves Changes to Human Rights Commission, and Other Boards
By Adam Swift The City Council approved several revisions to the ordinances governing city boards and commissions at its meeting on Monday night. Chief among the changes is one that does away with the ability for the Human Rights Commission…
Marra Stepping Down From Human Rights Commission
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC)held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday in the City Council Chamber and via Zoom. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners vice-chair Chai Hossaini, Kourou Pich, Rev. Tim Bogertman, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly…
