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Despite a Rivalry on the Field, Revere Girls Maintain a Special Friendship
By Melissa Moore-Randall Since the early days of playing minor league softball at St, Mary’s for Revere Youth Softball and Baseball, a friendship between local teens evolved. Danni Hope Randall and Maeve Hurley have had a friendship that has evolved…
On the Campaign Trail: Rizzo Formally Announces Campaign for Mayor
Special to the Journal Former Mayor and current candidate for Mayor, Dan Rizzo, has submitted his formal announcement having made it through the preliminary election back on Tuesday September 19th. In his announcement he stated that he believes that he…
RPS Bus Driver Adbul Marah Is a Favorite Among RHS Athletes
By Melissa Moore-Randall Whether a win or a loss, Revere High School athletes can always count on Abdul Marah to greet them with a smile after each game or match. Born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco, Abdul has worked for…
Steve Morabito Backs Keefe in Race for Mayor
Story by the Keefe campaign In a statement released online, former Candidate for Mayor, Councilor Steve Morabito, threw his support behind Patrick Keefe in the November election. This endorsement coming on the heels of former mayoral candidate Councilor Gerry Visconti’s…
Revere Firefighters Local 926 Endorses Councillor Marc Silvestri for Re-Election
Story by the Silvestri Campaign Revere Firefighters Local 926 has officially endorsed Marc Silvestri for re-election to the Revere City Council in the upcoming November 7 general election. The union, representing the brave men and women of the RFD, recognizes…
MACIR Empowers Revere High School Alumni With Full Scholarships for Higher Education
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Association for Computer and Internet Resources (MACIR) is delighted to announce the award of three full scholarships to exceptional Revere High School alumni students: Ronald Morris, 24, Fernando Buenrostro, 25, and Yousef Hariri, 24.…
Gerry Visconti Endorses Patrick Keefe for Mayor
Special to the Journal Tuesday morning Gerry Visconti and Patrick Keefe stood together to announce Visconti’s support for Patrick Keefe in the race to choose Revere’s next mayor. “Pat’s motivation is genuine. He understands the needs of our diverse community,…
ZBA Grants Requests for Small Projects
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, September 27 in City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber at Revere City Hall. On hand for the session were chairman Michael G. Tucker and…
Madison Lucchesi Receives Cataldo Family Foundation Steps4Cancer Scholarship
Special to the Journal Congratulations to Madison Lucchesi, the 2023 Cataldo Family Foundation Steps4Cancer and the Community scholarship recipient. Madison is a 2023 graduate of Revere High School. Her parents are Barbara and Robert Lucchesi. She is attending Emerson College,…
Local Firefighters Graduate From Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
Special to the Journal State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 24 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their…
North Suffolk Community Services To Honor Three for Impact on Creating Stigma-Free Workplaces
Special to the Journal North Suffolk Community Services (NSCS), a nonprofit provider of services for individuals of all ages needing mental health and/or addiction treatment, recovery support and those with developmental disabilities, announced today it will honor three individuals at…
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Comprehensive Tax Relief Package
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Legislature proudly passed a bipartisan comprehensive tax relief package aimed at bolstering the state’s economy and supporting long- term prosperity for all residents of the Commonwealth. “I am proud to support this well needed…
Guest Op-Ed: The Foundation of Prosperity: Why Fiscal Responsibility Matters
By Alexander Rhalimi As a candidate for Revere Councillor at Large, I believe that one of the cornerstones of good governance is fiscal responsibility. It’s not just an abstract concept; it directly impacts the lives of every resident in our…
Traffic Comm. Approves Stop Signs on Malden St.; Free Parking for Veterans
The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, September 21. On hand for the meeting were chair and DPW chief Paul Argenzio, Fire Chief Chris Bright, and City Planner Frank Stringi. The commission held a number of public hearings…
Council Votes To Overturn Veto On Acting Mayor Powers
By Adam Swift A dispute over the legal powers of the Acting Mayor led to the overturning of a veto by the City Council Monday night. At the end of August, citing a legal opinion received by the firm of…
After the Impressive Preliminary Election Results, More Major Unions Back Keefe for Mayor
Special to the Journal As the Keefe campaign continues its work heading into the November final election, more and more unions join Mayor Keefe in his effort to keep Revere Moving Forward. LiUNA Local 22 and Teamsters Local 25 have…
McKenna, Stamatopoulos Advance in Ward 1
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna has earned a well-deserved reputation as a hard-working city official in her eight years in office. McKenna brought that work ethic to her campaign in the preliminary election, and the voters responded positively in huge…
2023 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities Honorees Named
Special to the Journal Today, Mass Humanities announces the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities. The foundation will honor four individuals for their commitments to education, civil and human rights, community development and philanthropy on September 28…