By Amy Goldberg, RN, Neighborhood PACE Five years ago, my friend Gayle Gordon, the family liaison volunteer on the Mass General Hospital Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, asked me if I knew of anyone who knitted blankets. At that time, the…
Author: Journal Staff
Revere Programs and Children Benefit from Eastie’s Elves Program
The holiday tradition of Eastie’s Elevs started 15 years ago with State rep. Anthony Petrucelli. This event consisted of an evening with local friends and businessmen and women coming together to help children that were less fortunate from around the…
The Malden Catholic Chess Team Is Headed Towards a Three-Peat
In its 88-year history, Malden Catholic High School has scored big on the turf with a Catholic Conference Championship football team and on the ice with four straight Super 8 Hockey Championship wins. The school also competes competitively, consistently and…
Revere Firefighters Honored by Governor for Heroic Water Rescue
On Nov. 26 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, three Revere firefighters were among the honorees at the 30th Annual Firefighter of the Year Awards. Lt. Sean Griffin, Firefighter Frank Trichilo and Firefighter Paul McInnis were honored for a heroic water…
The Foundation Trust Announces 2019 Grant Recipients
The Foundation Trust, a private foundation serving the Greater Boston area, is pleased to announce its 2019 grant recipients. This was the inaugural year of grants from the Foundation Trust, were awarded to nonprofit organizations serving the community of Revere.…
Revere Beautification Committee Welcomes New Barrel Sponsors
The Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) welcomes two new sponsors to its long-standing “Barrel Programâ€. The new sponsors are Dr. Jeffrey Coen and Woodlawn Memorials. (Pictured above) This program was established many years ago to help the RBC in its long…
Mystic Valley Elder Services Offers Tips on Enjoying Healthy Holiday Eating Without Regret
The holidays are a time to enjoy friends, family and food! And with them right around the corner, you will be barraged with lots of your favorite foods. However, how are you going to enjoy the holidays and not regret…
Remember Those Who Are Less Fortunate This Holiday Season
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.†— Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. With Christmas just two weeks away, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls…
Guest Op-Ed: A Just Society Doesn’t Criminalize Girls
By Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Dr. Monique W. Morris, Ed.D. Too frequently, educational justice is denied for girls – especially for girls of color. Schools should be the safest place for our children and yet, for many girls of…
Guest Op-Ed: Who Makes Christmas?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette As we approach Christmas day let’s take a moment to salute the grand women of Christmas. My wife knocks herself out preparing for events like Thanksgiving and Christmas. She started preparing the Thanksgiving meal two weeks…
RHS Sports Roundup
Llanos Named MVP; Cicatelli Is Top Coach; Five More All-Stars The Revere High football team dominated the post-season accolades in the Northeastern Conference South Division. Running back Joe Llanos was named the South’s Player of the Year. Llanos ran for over…
Obituaries 12-11-2019
Theresa Moschella Ardent Supporter of St. Anthony’s Church Theresa J. “Terry†Moschella, a lifelong Chelsea resident, died on Dec. 2 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Born in Boston, after finishing high school she began working for the Commonwealth…
Llanos Powers Revere to 46-31 Thanksgiving Day Win
Special to the Journal (Spoiler alert: The first sentence of this story does not contain any typographical errors.) Revere Patriot running back Joe Llanos ran for 378 yards on 22 carries and scored six touchdowns to lead the Patriots to a…
A Thanksgiving Tradition: Abougalala, The Good Diner Serve Up Thanksgiving Dinner To Revere Parishioners
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Saber Abougalala, Owner of The Good Diner, loaded trays of homemade turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and cranberry sauce into the bed of his red pick-up-truck parked on the corner of Broadway and Winthrop…
A Holiday Party At Revere Historical Society
News Briefs
Knights To Hold Memorial Mass For Promise The Revere Knights of Columbus will hold a memorial Mass for Rick Promise on Dec. 10 at 7:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. A collation will follow the Mass. Mr. Promise died on…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Vaping by youth has become what the U.S. Surgeon General calls an epidemic and many people are working to find solutions. I’m asked frequently what can be done to turn the tide, and now new resources are available…
Obituaries 12-04-2019
Lillian Slattery Well Known For Her Many Years Working At Stop & Shop On Squire Rd., Revere Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, Dec. 6, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith,…