Special to the Journal Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly, Revere Public Schools officials, School Committee members, and Mayor Patrick Keefe gathered with families, caregivers, students, and staff on Tuesday evening to solicit community feedback on a potential overhaul of how students…
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Following ICE Murder of Renee Good, Pressley and Markey Expand Push to End Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents, Federal Officers
Special to the Journal Following the horrific ICE murder of Renee Good, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) announced the introduction of the Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026. The Qualified Immunity Abolition Act builds on…
Boston Mayor Wu Announces Community Benefits Agreement with Kraft Group for Everett Stadium
Special to the Journal Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced that the City of Boston and the Kraft Group have agreed on financial and operational terms of a community benefits package totaling nearly $48 million over the next 15 years and…
Gov. Healey Announces Immediate Safety Reforms following Release of the Assisted Living Residence Commission’s Final Report
Special to the Journal Gov. Maura Healey has announced a comprehensive set of reforms to strengthen safety, transparency and consumer protections in assisted living residences (ALRs) across Massachusetts. This action follows the submission of the ALR Commission’s final report to…
Significant Drought Conditions Declared in central and Northeast Regions
Drought conditions worsen in the Southeast Region, Nantucket County and Millers Basin, while conditions have improved in Dukes County Special to the Journal Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper has declared the Central and Northeast Regions have worsened…
Museum of African American History Marks?a Century of Black history Commemorations?throughout February?
Special to the Journal In 2026, Black History Week will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The observance was expanded into a monthlong celebration in 1970, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of Black history and culture. To honor this historic milestone,…
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2026 will mark 58 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel…
Still time to get flu shots for yourself and your children
An estimated 7400 Americans already have died from the flu this season. Although most deaths occur among senior citizens, young children are the next most-vulnerable group. The tragedy is that almost all of these deaths would have been preventable if…
RHS Roundup
RHS comeback falls short in loss to Chelsea The Revere High boys basketball team fought back fiercely from a 20-point third quarter deficit to Greater Boston League (GBL) archrival Chelsea last week, but could not quite make it all the…
Francine M. DiMaria Ma, Grandma and a and a force of nature with a wide circle of friends Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Francine M. (Renfroe) DiMaria, 75, on January 11th, 2026. Francine passed away peacefully,…
Revere Council President Marc Silverstri Making Christmas Bright for Revere Veterans
Ringing in the ‘Noon Year’ with Revere Parks and Recreation
Statewide leadership fellows visit Revere Schools as part of DESE’s Influence 100 Program
Classrooms across Revere Public Schools welcomed a different kind of visitor recently as the district hosted fellows from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Influence 100 program, a statewide initiative aimed at diversifying school leadership and strengthening equity-focused…
Thank you, Stranger Things
The long-awaited conclusion of the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things, finally arrived over the holiday week. It’s hard to believe that it has been more than nine years since the show became a cultural phenomenon when the first season debuted…
Obituaries 1-7-26
Michael YasiNovember 4, 1922 — January 1, 2026 With great love and gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Yasi on January 1, 2026. Born on November 4, 1922 in the Lynde neighborhood of Everett, Mike…
RHS Roundup 1-7-26
Gemma S. sets new RHS indoor record in the 400 Revere High senior captain Gemma Stamatopoulos set a new RHS girls record in the indoor 400 meter dash this past Friday at an open meet among the schools of the…
Historical Society Hosts Seniors for Holiday Luncheon at Revere Museum
Revere Fire Department Promotes Two
First Christmas for WJL
A Year in Review
Staff Report The past year saw the groundbreaking for the new Revere High School at the former Wonderland dog track. It was a major step forward for the long-awaited project, even if the end of the year came with news…
