Special to the Journal Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, (BBBSEM), the state’s leading one-to-one mentoring program for youth, is teaming up with Revere Public Schools to launch Big Futures Mentoring. The new four-year pilot program to begin at…
Officials Address Delays in Opening Haas Health and Wellness Center
By Adam Swift Two City Councillors filed motions Monday night looking for answers concerning the delay in opening the proposed Robert J. Haas Health and Wellness Center at the Greater Boston Fitness building on Charger Street. Former Mayor Brian Arrigo…
Emergency Warming Center Deemed a Success by City Officials
By Adam Swift Overall, the operation of an overnight emergency warming center at the Rosetti Cowan Senior Center this winter was a success, according to Health and Human Services Chief Lauren Buck. However, there are some issues that could be…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Climate Resiliency Program: Cities and Towns Will Be Eligible for New Funding To Update, Implement Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plans
Special to the Journal Governor Maura Healey and Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper have announced a new pilot program to support cities and towns across Massachusetts in updating and putting their climate change resiliency plans and projects…
First Congregational Church of Revere Food Pantry Hits the Pavement for Annual Walk for Hunger
On May 7, the First Congregational Church of Revere will be among over 3,000 participants to lace up for Project Bread’s 55th annual Walk for Hunger. For the 5th consecutive year, the Revere-based nonprofit will raise money to fight hunger.…
Pizza Gana Perfection: Michael Chiesa Masters a Holiday Tradition
For the last three decades, Revere resident Michael Chiesa, with the assistance his wife, Sandra Chiesa, has been making Pizza Gana pies at his home in advance of the Easter holiday. What goes into a Chiesa-made Pizza Gana? Take it…