Troy Creed, Anthony Coots and Isaac Contreras at the Harry Della Russo Stadium show off their 2013 diplomas last Wednesday, June 5 at the RHS graduation.
Month: June 2013
Departed Fire Fighters
Firefighters Kevin O’Hara and Guy Landry place the wreath on the memorial plaque of departed fire fighters.
They Are off and Running
Ready – set go- Revere Runs 5K Health and Business Fair, runners and walkers line up to start the race. More photos next week.
City Budget Tops $150m
Mayor Dan Rizzo submitted his City Budget proposal to the Council in a Late Communication on Monday night – pointing out that it was his administration’s first attempt at totally revamping a budget process that has remained unchanged for decades.…
Meet Revere’s Closer: RPD Detective Pisano Says Secret is Respect, Dignity
There is no shortage of folks who want to know the secret behind Steven Pisano’s impressive ability to get criminals to confess. The long-time Revere Police Sgt. Detective has a record of confessions going back two decades that makes heads…
RHS Sophomore Files Lawsuit over Wrong Identification
One Revere High School sophomore track athlete has filed a lawsuit in Suffolk Superior Court against the New York Post for publishing a story on April 18th that falsely identified him and a friend as possibly being the Boston Marathon…
Congratulations, Graduates
A high school graduation is a bittersweet time both for the graduates and their family members. Although it is the most joyous and significant event thus far for the grads in their young lives, it also signifies the end of…
Police Briefs 06-12-2013
Monday, June 3 Andres Romero Jimenez, 33, of 485 Beach St., was charged with trafficking in heroin and one warrant. Charles Welsh, 45, of 472 Revere St., was charged with assault and battery on a person 60 or older with…
Revere Athletes After RHS: MacDonald Excels at BC Track and Field
‘Walking-on’ at the intercollegiate level for any sport is an arduous task. Most athletes who try out for a Division I team, in particular, have a dismal shot at making the squad. Just don’t tell that to Racquel MacDonald, who…
Obituaries 06-12-2013
Claire Di Michelle East Boston Housewife Claire M. (DeMarco) Di Michele of East Boston died unexpectedly on June 5. A housewife, she was the beloved wife of the late Daniel ‘Danny the Baker’ J. DiMichele with whom she shared 52…
Businesses and Infrastructure on Broadway
Mayor Dan Rizzo (right) and Economic Development Director John Festa (left) set off from City Hall with Greg Bialecki, state secretary for housing and economic development, on Monday for a tour of businesses and infrastructure on Broadway.
The Waiting Game: Hurry Up Boston; Rizzo, Others Frustrated with Casino Delay
There’s a big donut hanging in the way of Boston and the completion of its long-awaited host community agreement, and despite that donut being across City Lines from Revere, it’s clogging a lot of arteries on both sides of the…
Waterfront Square is Moving to the Development Fast Track
A major milestone in the Waterfront Square development on Revere Beach is about to unfold this week, and if developers have their way, the project will soon shift to warp speed. Covington Realty Partners of St. Louis will appear before…
For RHS Graduate, Her Future is Bright
At a young age, Mikeyla Figueroa knew how to be a mom despite never having a child. She had also already overcome abuse, drug use and the process of righting the ship of her life. She has held a job…
Wall That Heals Comes to Revere on June 13-16
Revere will be transformed into a poignant Vietnam Memorial over the next week. The ‘Wall That Heals’ – a travelling Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum – will be arriving in Revere to great fanfare on Tuesday, June 11th, and will…
Farewell to Hill Park
Hill Park on Park Avenue, named in memory of U.S. Sgt. James G. Hill, holds a special place in the hearts and minds of Revere residents. For the Revere High School softball program, it has been the varsity’s home for…
Police Briefs 06-05-2013
SUNDAY, MAY 26 Bernie Sanchez, 29, of 55 Cliff Ave., Winthrop, was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor and reckless operation of a motor vehicle. MONDAY, MAY 27 Ruben Rodriguez, 33, of…
Lady Patriots Bid Farewell to Hill Park in Style in 3-2 Win
Sophomore Sabrina Palermo tossed a five hitter and Aliza Anderson drove in the winning run in the eighth inning to lead the Revere High softball team to a walk-off 3-2 victory over Lowell in the opening round of the North…
Obituaries 06-05-2013
Olga Wanyo Salem Hospital Medical Records Retiree Olga M. (Gilberti) Wanyo died Thursday evening at Salem Hospital in Salem.  She was 93 years old. The beloved wife of the late Michael J. Wanyo, Sr. , she was born and raised in…
