Author: Journal Staff
News Briefs
Revere CARES Mini Grant Program Accepting Applications You got ideas, and we’re funding them. The mini-grant program, hosted by the Revere CARES coalition, is now accepting applications until January 5th, 2020 for innovative ideas that promote a healthier community for all.…
George V. Colella Community Center off to a Great Start
Story by Marianne Salza Revere Parks & Recreation opened the George V. Colella Community Center on September 10 at the Garfield School, 186 Garfield Avenue, currently serving nearly 1,000 youth and adults in over 40 programs. The community center offers…
Revere Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Fire on Florence Ave.
Special To The Journal Revere firefighters battled a fast-moving, two-alarm fire early Sunday morning at a two and one-half-story, twin duplex at 23-25 Florence Ave. Fourteen residents were able to exit the building safely. The initial call came in to…
House Passes First-in-the-Nation Legislation to Modernize Tobacco Control
Last week, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Representative RoseLee Vincent along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives passed legislation to ban all flavored tobacco products and tax vaping products in an effort to protect youth from the…
Massport, Transportation Agencies Ready for Busy Thanksgiving Travel Period
Plan ahead, give yourself extra time and know your transportation options were the key messages today as the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), and a representative from AAA spoke at Boston Logan International Airport about what to expect this holiday travel…
Horses and Heroes Foundation Honors Fire Chief Chris Bright
The Horses and Heroes Foundation honored Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright during an impressive outdoor ceremony at the Point of Pines Fire Station. Accompanied by his proud family, Chief Bright became the first member of the firefighting profession to have…
Food for Thought
For decades public health officials and the medical profession have warned Americans that our unhealthy eating habits have contributed to an epidemic of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, among other ill-effects, in our country. The irony of 21st century…
Letter to the Editor
An Approach to Tackle Climate Change Dear Editor, In the face of much hand wringing about climate change, little will be done unless it makes economic sense, as wildly uneconomical regulations will not survive the election after they are enacted. …
Obituaries 11-20-2019
Nancy Benecchi Retired Revere Special Education Teacher Nancy M. Benecchi, 68, of Wakefield formerly of Revere, died on Saturday, Nov. 16 at her residence. Born in Revere on Nov. 1, 1951, the daughter of the late Valder and Jeannette (Foppiano)…
Revere Karate Home to Martial Arts Champion Anthony Cogliandro
Story & Photo by Marianne Salza Anthony Cogliandro, a fifth-degree black belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo Karate, has been practicing martial arts since he was 2 years old; and in October, competed in the International Karate Championships (IKC), in…
News Briefs
Mayoral Candidates Spent $519,256 in their Campaigns Revere’s 2019 mayoral election was not only exciting, but it was expensive as Mayor Brian Arrigo and Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo combined to spend $519,256 in their respective campaigns for the corner office. Arrigo,…
Organization Seeks to Give Undocumented Residents the Right to Apply for Driver’s Licenses
A simple trip in the car to the Market Basket for many undocumented residents of Revere could equal a catastrophic separation from their children and families – and one statewide organization has tirelessly spent the last year trying to revive…
LGBTQ Community Members Feel Welcomed and Comfortable at Mystic Valley Elder Services Social
Mystic Valley Elder Services started Mystic Tea nearly eight years ago to provide an affirming, comfortable gathering place for LGBTQ older adults and anyone who wants to meet, eat and socialize with a lot of very interesting and welcoming people.…
House Passes Legislation to Support and Honor Veterans
On Wednesday House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Rep. RoseLee Vincent along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives passed two pieces of legislation to improve the mental health care for student veterans and to honor the military service…
Let’s Go Revere — Beat Melrose!
The remarkable journey forged this season by the Revere High football team moves another step forward Friday evening when coach Lou Cicatelli and his Patriots make the short trek up Route 1 to battle Melrose High in the championship game…
To RHS Fans: Make Revere Proud
There is no doubt that there will be plenty of excitement Friday evening when Revere and Melrose battle each other for the Division 4 North championship and the right to advance to the Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium. As is…
The Climate Scientists Have Been Wrong All Along
For the better part of three decades, the vast majority of scientists — including those hired by the petroleum industry — have warned the world that climate change is occurring principally because of carbon emissions from our addiction to fossil…
Guest Op-Ed: We’re on to the Future
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo Winning an election is like being hired for a job: It’s nice to know you’re wanted…and now it’s time to get to work. Unlike a regular job, though, the job that follows election as the…
Letter to the Editor
Let’s Go Patriots Dear Editor, I hope you are all well. There have only been two times in the recent History of Revere that we have been ranked this high in Mass Football standings, 1973 and today. The ‘81 team…
