Like many school districts across the state, Revere Public Schools made the difficult decision to cancel classes until further notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world. While schools across the district closed, Revere Public School Superintendent Diane Kelly and…
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EBNHC offers advice amid Coronavirus pandemic
Special to the Journal Community health centers like the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) are among America’s first responders in public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. It is essential that we play a role in educating the community…
Revere resident opens Boson hair salon
A Revere resident can add business owner to her resume with the recent opening of Luxor Hair Studio at 137 Charles St. on Boston’s Beacon Hill. Rosanna Miller, who worked for nearly seven years as a stylist at another Beacon…
Baris Berk of United Brokers proves that the American Dream is alive
Baris Berk grew up in Turkey and emigrated to the United States in 1998. “I had $1,800 cash in my pocket,†remembers Berk, 46, adding that he came to this country hoping that his hard work would help him attain…
St. Mary’s star D’Itria leads team to state title
By Cary Shuman Even before Nicolette D’Itria arrived on the St. Mary’s campus as an incoming eighth-grader, there was talk that a very talented athlete from Revere was ready to make a major impact in the school’s powerful girls basketball…
City Council seeks meeting with Revere Little League directors about McMackin Park
City Council President Patrick Keefe has made Pop Warner one of the most prized youth sports programs in the city. The RPW leader will now try to rebuild another gem in the city: McMackin Little League Field, also known as…
Obituaries 3-18-22
Dante Memmolo, Jr. Retired dental industry sales rep.A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, East Boston on March 16, for Dante M. Memmolo Jr., who passed away at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River on March 11. He…
State Rep. candidates start new type of campaigning
The race to be the successor to RoseLee Vincent as Revere’s state representative has begun. Revere candidates Joseph Gravellese and Jessica Giannino are moving forward in their campaigns and the Democratic Primary that will be held on Sept. 1. Gravellese…
Council approves Viscay as City finance director
The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Richard Viscay as the new finance director for the city of Revere. Viscay will also remain in his position of city auditor and budget director, and has been appointed to the Revere…
ER Docs, major hospitals preparing for potential surge of patients
Numerous public gatherings, meetings and conferences were abruptly cancelled over the last 10 days, and at the same time, major hospitals in the area were preparing for a potential surge of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases – all this while financial markets…
MBTA reduces service on all lines
In an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 the MBTA announced it will be reducing frequency in service to help facilitate social distancing. “All subway and bus service will run on Saturday schedules,†the MBTA announced in a statement.…
Guest Op-Ed:Urgent challenges: Why I’m running for State Representative
By Joe Gravellese Last week, I announced my campaign for State Representative for Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus. I’m proud to be born and raised in Revere – son of a union operating engineer, grandson of a union teamster, and a…
Gravellese announces State Representative bid
Joe Gravellese (D-Revere) announced his candidacy for State Representative in the 16th Suffolk District on Monday, joining the race to replace outgoing representative RoseLee Vincent. He will launch his campaign with a Virtual Town Hall on Facebook on Wednesday, March 18 at…
Local roadways to receive repairs under House bill
On March 5 House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Representative RoseLee Vincent along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives passed a $18.28 billion transportation bond bill dedicated to maintaining and improving the Commonwealth’s roads, bridges, and public transportation…
Annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash raises $50K for free Better Beaches programs and events
On Sunday, March 8, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s 10th annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash to benefit Save the Harbor and DCR’s Better Beaches Program partnership brought nearly 300 beach-lovers together to raise funds to support free beach events and programs…
Obituaries 03-11-2020
Anna DeModena Star athlete, EBHS High School Class of 1948A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Sacred Heart Church in East Boston on March 7 for Anna B. (Souza) DeModena who died on Monday, March 2 at the Kaplan…
RHS Sports Roundup
Day, Lithgow named GBL Hoop All-stars Two members of the Revere High boys basketball team, juniors Dillan Day and Crisrael Lithgow, have been named to the 2020 Greater Boston League all-star team by a vote of the league’s coaches. Day…
Resource Fair at SBA on Thursday
On Thursday, March 12, parents, students, families, teachers and administrators of the Susan B. Anthony School (SBA) Middle School, 107 Newhall St., will be holding a Resource Fair from 4:30 to 7 p.m.. The event will feature a variety…
EBNHC preparing for coronavirus
It was only a matter of time before the coronavirus, or COVID-19, that spread across China landed in Boston. The Boston Public Health Commission announced that as of Monday there was one confirmed case of coronavirus in Boston and eight…
Artists from several communities to organize in Chelsea this month
When Karyn Alzayer of Integral Arts Everett and Mimi Graney of Chelsea Prospers began reaching out to their artist communities in Everett and Chelsea – they soon found that there was a need in the region to connect artists in…
