Special to the Journal  A neighborhood revitalization project took place at Sandler Square on Saturday, July 17. Mayor Brian Arrigo, residents of Revere, and staff from Republic Services and The Neighborhood Developers installed new benches, added new lights, painted sidewalk…
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Bianchi’s at the Sandbar holds grand opening on the beach
Last Thursday’s ribbon-cutting celebrated the grand opening of Bianchi’s at the Sandbar, but it also marked 70 years of pizza-making excellence on Revere Beach for the Bianchi Family. Bobby Bianchi is continuing in his role of running the famous pizza…
Chelsea Theater Works to showcase immersive Shakespeare play in Chelsea Square in August
Special to the Journal The age-old vendetta between the Capulets and the Montagues erupts this August in Chelsea Square. Shakespeare’s beloved romantic tragedy will be staged in the streets, parks, and by the fountain, as well as in the windows…
Celebrating a Century And Then Some at Revere Beach
As of press time, preparations were underway for the Revere Beach 125th Birthday celebration, originally scheduled for Monday, July 12, but due to inclement weather it was rescheduled for Tuesday July 13. Shown above sporting the attire of yesteryear for…
Revere Rec Hosts T-ball at Harry Della Russo Stadium
Boncore may Leave State Senate for Position at Mass. Biotech Council
When Lisa Kashinsky of Politico Massachusetts Playbook first reported last week that State Sen. Joe Boncore was letting his colleagues know that he “plans to leave for a job at MassBio [Massachusetts Biotechnology Council],†it set off a lot of…
Raised Garden Bed Program a Welcome Pleasure for Residents
Special to the Journal Whether you move away for college, to a new city, or across the globe, that homesick feeling is all the same. A new environment surrounded by unfamiliar faces can make us long for our family, friends,…
City awards Certificates of Merit to COVID-19 Ambassadors
Special to the Journal On July 12th, the City of Revere COVID-19 Ambassadors and Women Encouraging Empowerment, Inc. COVID-19 Ambassadors received Certificates of Merit from the Revere City Council and Mayor Brian Arrigo. The Certificates of Merit are “in acknowledgement…
Cities and Towns Applaud Increase in State Climate Resilience Funding
Special to the Journal Cities and towns involved in the Resilient Mystic Collaborative applauded the doubling of annual funds for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant Program to $21 million in the Baker Administration’s FY2022 Capital Plan. “Chelsea has already suffered through two…
Regional Aquariums, Experts Release Study that Commercial Fishing in Atlantic Conservation Area Compromises Protections of Vital Marine Species
A study published today in the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science found that opening the 3.14 million acre Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument to commercial fishing reduces species protection in the richly diverse and vital ecological area. The study…
Fourth of July Summer BBQ at Jack Satter
Beach Remains a Local Treasure
The City of Revere officials led by Mayor Brian Arrigo will commemorate the 125th birthday of Revere Beach on Monday. Yes, it was on July 12, 1896 – more than 100 years after the Declaration of Independence was issued and…
Richard Viscay Is Named Public Servant of the Month Under New City Program
Special to the Journal Mayor Arrigo launched the Public Service Honor of the Month Campaign to highlight Revere’s outstanding public service workers for their dedication to making the city a better place. Throughout this past year our public and community…
ROTM’s Raised Bed Program Provides Residents With a Way to Garden in the City
Special to the Journal There are city people and there are country people. Those who thrive from the fast-paced metropolitan lifestyle surrounded by crowds of people pouring into the busy streets. Then there are those who opt for a more…
No Escaping Climate Change
Heat domes. Polar vortexes. Superstorms. Megadroughts. Wildfire tornados. Rising sea levels. These terms were unheard of at the start of this century — other than in academic journals — but are now part of our everyday conversation. Climate change and its catastrophic effects…
Multi-alarm Blaze Consumes Homes on Hyde Street
On Tuesday afternoon, Revere firefighters battled an intense, rapidly moving fire that engulfed one tri-ple-decker on Hyde Street and quickly spread to an adjacent triple decker next door. The fire became a seven-alarm event as firefighters from area communities were…
Birthday Bash Fundraiser for Mayor Arrigo
Guinasso Shocker: Will not Seek Re-election in Fall
In an announcement that stunned the political community and elicited much emotion from his colleagues in government, Ward 3 Council Arthur Guinasso said he will not be a candidate for re-election this fall. The longest-serving member of the Council, Guinasso…
Cogliandro Thanks Guinasso for his Service to Revere
Anthony Cogliandro, candidate for the Ward 3 seat on the Revere City Council, came to the Council Chambers Monday night following Councillor Arthur Guinasso’s announcement that he would not be seeking re-election. “I want to thank Arthur Guinasso for his…
