DPH Urges Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations With the arrival of flu season in Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to get vaccinated now to protect themselves, their families, and prevent the spread of flu, as well as…
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RDCC Endorses Morabito, Carrero, Keefe for City Council; Chavez and Tye for School Committee
Special to the Journal On Oct. 12, the Revere Democratic City Committee (RDCC) hosted a virtual forum for Democrats running for municipal office in Revere this year. The forum was live streamed on the RevereTV YouTube channel and is still…
Gerry Visconti Announces Candidacy for Re-Election as Councilor-At-Large
Special to the Journal Gerry Visconti has announced his candidacy for re-election as Councilor at Large. The following is his statement: “As I look back and reflect on my first term as your Councilor at Large and the years I…
Carol Tye Announces Re-Election Bid for School Committee
Special to the Journal Carol Tye has announced her re-election to the School Committee.The following is her statement: “I’ve spent a lifetime of service in the Revere Public Schools. So you may know me as a High School English teacher,…
The Greater Boston Labor Council Endorses Ira Novoselsky for Election
Special to the Journal The Greater Boston Labor Council – the umbrella labor union organization for the Boston area – has endorsed Ira Novoselsky for city council, ward 2 in Revere, citing his ongoing commitment to working families and to…
United States Postal Services Rates for Holiday Shipping Listed
It looks to be another odd year for holiday celebrations. The biggest question likely on most minds is, do we make merry in person or virtually? No matter your plans, the Postal Service is ready to do its part to…
ABCD Says Low-Income Residents Face Perfect Storm as Home Heating Costs Rise, Winter Cold Descends
With dramatic increases in home heating costs predicted, ABCD warns that residents of the Boston area and other cold-weather regions will face a perfect storm of painful conditions as winter cold descends. The rise in home heating costs is sparked…
FBI Boston Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Encourage the Public to Report Hate Crimes
The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is announcing its participation in a robust nationwide effort to increase public awareness of hate crimes and encourage reporting to law enforcement. A hate crime is defined as a violent…
Carmine DiFlumeri Receives “I Migliori in Mens Et Gesta†award
Special to the Journal The Pirandello Lyceum, a premiere Italian-American cultural association in Massachusetts, has awarded Revere resident Carmine DiFlumeri with the prestigious “I Migliori in Mens et Gesta†Award (the Best in Mind and Deed) for Building Arts. As…
DCR Announces November 2021 Programs at Revere Beach Reservation
All programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor programs. Reasonable accommodations upon advance request. Please follow all current COVID guidelines: Mass.gov/COVID For more information call 781-656-1485 or Visit Website: https://www.mass.gov/locations/revere-beach-reservation…
The End of an Era In Revere
The demolition of the former Showcase Cinemas complex to make way for an Amazon warehouse marks the end of an era for long-time local residents. Regular readers of our through the years column will note that it was 40 years…
General Colin Powell
The death this past week of General Colin Powell at the age of 84 removes from our country one of the most outstanding persons ever to serve the United States. Colin Powell was both a soldier and a statesman. What…
Letters to the Editor
Remembering Priscilla Nickerson Dear Editor, This week we were all devastated to learn of the terrible news regarding the passing of Priscilla Nickerson. So many people over the years were fortunate to get to know her, and in the case…
Guest Op-Ed: Preparing for the Realities of Our New Economy
By Anthony D’Ambrosio Over the past few months, amid the return to in-person schooling and the beginning of the fall, you might have made a few of the following observations: • Your grocery bill has gone up, with beef, pork,…
Guest Op-Ed: Revere Proud!
By Carol Tye The opening of school is always a challenge, but the pandemic has made everything so much harder than it used to be. Like the rest of the world, we had supply problems and transportation problems and situations…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Girls Soccer Senior Night Tomorrow; Bettero Nears 100 Goals As the RHS girls soccer team heads into the last two weeks of the season, the Lady Patriots, who stand at 8-5-1, will be looking to clinch a spot in…
Revere Football Loses to Powerful Everett
The Revere High School football team hung tough for a half, but the multi-dimensional Everett High offense proved too tall a task to contain, as the Crimson Tide defeated the Patriots, 37-11, Friday night at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Coach…
Obituaries 10-20-2021
Christina Spina Enjoyed Shopping, Cooking and Spending Time With Her Family Christina A. (Causi) Spina of Revere, formerly of Somerville, died on October 16. Christina enjoyed shopping, cooking and spending time with her family. Born to the late Salvatore and…
