June marks the first month of the summer season, the period on the calendar when we take vacations from school and work to travel and enjoy the company of our friends and family members. It’s our personal time, that sweet…
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Happy Not To Be A Boston Sports Fan
When we were younger, we lived and died by our Boston sports teams. Yes, the late Bill Russell and the Celtics provided more than a decade of joy and, for a short time, so too did Bobby Orr and the…
Guest Op-Ed: Acting Means Action
By Acting Patrick Keefe Our City Charter dictates that upon a vacancy in the Mayor’s office, the President of the City Council takes on the Mayoral duties and is called “Acting Mayor.†Though the title says “Actingâ€, the responsibility to…
Letter to the Editor
More Sunblock, Less Violence on Revere Beach Dear Editor: In the face of escalating gun violence in our community and the need for safer public spaces, it is imperative that local and state community leaders, along with law enforcement agencies,…
RHS Sports Roundup
Despite Loss in Tourney, a Record-Setting Year for RHS Boys Volleyball Team Although the Revere High boys volleyball team came out on the short-end of a 3-1 decision at Brookline High in a hard-fought match in the opening round of…
Obituaries 06-07-2023
Joseph DeSantis Led the Revere/Everett/Malden Youth Hockey Program for 27 Years Our beloved father, Joseph A. DeSantis, 67, of Revere, passed away peacefully in his home on June 2 surrounded by family and friends. Joe dedicated 27 years of his…
City Hosts Annual Memorial Day Exercises
Rhalimi Announces Candidacy for Revere Councillor-At-Large
Special to the Journal Alex Rhalimi has pulled his nomination papers for councillor-at-large in Revere’s 2023 municipal election. This will be Rhalimi’s second bid for political office, having run for the Democratic nomination for Suffolk County Sheriff in the 2016…
RHS Filmic Society Producing First Horror Film
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Revere High Filmic Society will produce its first horror film. The club centers around film-making which includes writing original screenplays and filming and producing independent movies with students and staff. The club is run by Paul…
RHS Class of ’23 Set To Graduate On June 7
By Michael Coughlin Jr. As the days go by, the clock is about to strike midnight on the Class of 2023 as Revere High School seniors will be donning the celebratory cap and gown very shortly. On Wednesday, June 7,…
Two Sunday Shootings Shut DownRevere Beach in First Incident of Season
By Adam Swift State Police closed Revere Beach on Sunday after three people were hospitalized following two separate shootings on the beach. Police responded to the first reported shooting at 123 Centennial Ave. around 7 p.m. on Sunday evening. A…
News Briefs
Daily Lane Closures Scheduled on North Shore Road The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be implementing daily lane closures on portions of North Shore Road between Route 145 and Route 1A in Revere. The lane closures…
Shirley Ave. TDI Partnership Launches Participatory Budgeting Hub To Help Prioritize Public Realm Improvements in the Neighborhood
 Special to the Journal The Revere Shirley Ave TDI Partnership announced this week a brand- new participatory budgeting website for both residents and business owners to help distribute $275,000 in funding for improvements to outdoor spaces in and around Shirley…
Chatting With the Chamber Event Features Kori O’Hara of Untapped Coffee Company
Kori O’Hara, of Untapped Coffee Co., was the featured business owner at the Revere Chamber of Commerce’s “Chatting With The Chamber†event held at the RCC offices on Broadway. O’Hara gave away free cups of her company’s delicious coffee and…
Water Department Updates Council on Hydrant Issues
By Adam Swift The city’s inventory of 875 fire hydrants are in good shape and undergo annual inspections and flushing, Acting Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department Chris Ciaramella told the city council last week. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo said…
American Battlefield Trust Funds A.C. Whelan Field Trip
By Melissa Moore-Randall Fifth grade students from the A.C. Whelan School visited the Boston Freedom Trail on May 15th. Thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s Field Trip Fund, students went on a guided walking tour through the…
DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo Holds Press Conference at Historic Revere Beach
Special to the Journal Last week newly appointed DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo returned to the Nation’s first Public Beach to host his first press conference since his appointment by Governor Maura Healey. Commissioner Arrigo was joined by Secretary of Energy…
Revere Housing Trust Hears From Habitat CEO
The Board of Trustees of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund (RAHTF) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 10. On hand for the meeting were chair Joe Gravellese and fellow members Jan Dumas, Laila Pietri, Anayo Osueke, Claire…
Benjamin DiGiulio Is a Proud Older Brother
Benjamin DiGiulio is proud and excited that his younger sister Emily will be joining him at Barstool Sports. Benjamin graduated from Revere High School in 2014 and Syracuse University in 2018. He interned at Barstool for four months and was…
Disabilities Comm. Hears About Tourism in the City
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting on May 9 via Zoom. On hand for the meeting were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Asmaa Abou-Fouda, Robert Brown, Elle Vargas, and Mario Grimanis. Charlie Giuffrida, the Director…