Accident on Tuesday, Stolen Car About 5:15 a.m. on Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the area of Ocean Avenue where a caller stated they were behind a stolen motor vehicle that was on the news the previous night. Officers then…
Author: Journal Staff
Testimony On Going Against Revere Man
The Suffolk County DA’s office reports prosecution testimony is ongoing in the trial of Juan Gaviria 21, of Revere, charged with first-degree murder, armed assault with intent to murder, and firearms offenses in the Jan. 23, 2015, shooting death of…
Green New Deal Is A Good Deal
The growing movement for the federal government to take the lead in effecting policies that will negate the effects of both economic inequality and climate change has been incorporated into what is being referred to as the Green New Deal.…
Job Fair for Encore
One of the largest job fairs for a single company will be happening over the next few months and local residents are encouraged to apply for a position. Encore, Boston Harbor, is seeking to hire 5,000 people to staff the…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS swimmers compete at sectional A large contingent of members of the Revere High swim team competed at this past weekend’s MIAA Division 1 North sectional meet. “The kids had a great weekend at sectionals,†said RHS head coach Chris…
Obituaries 02-13-2019
Margaret Ambrosino Longtime hostess at Lighthouse Nursing Care Center Margaret C. ( Margareci ) Ambrosino of Revere died at Beth Israel Hospital on Feb. 8 at the age of 92. Margaret worked many years as a hostess at Lighthouse Nursing…
Revere Chamber of Commerce Hosts ‘Network & Business Card Exchange’
Dominic Freni Celebrates 95
News Briefs
Mayor Arrigo proclaims Valentine’s Day Organ Donor Day On, Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 12:30 P.M., Mayor Brian Arrigo will join heart recipient and Revere resident, Bob Sawyer, and others touched by organ donation to celebrate Valentine’s Day and national Organ…
Celtics, TD Bank Community Crew Joins ‘A Bed for Every Child’ in Building 40 Twin-beds for Boston-area Youth in Need
The Boston Celtics and TD Bank CommUNITY Crew joined ‘A Bed for Every Child’ in Lynn, MA last week as they helped build 40 new twin-beds for Boston area youth in need. Celtics players Brad Wanamaker and Guerschon Yabusele were…
Serino Announces Candidacy for Ward 6 Council Seat
Richard J. “Ricky†Serino has announced that he will be a candidate for the Ward 6 seat on the Revere City Council. Following is Mr. Serino’s announcement: My name is Richard J. “Ricky†Serino, and it is my honor to…
Mass. Dental Society Shares Five Ways to Show Kids’ Teeth Some Love During Children’s Dental Health Month
February is not just a time to show love to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, it also marks National Children’s Dental Health Month. This month-long national health observance, sponsored by the American Dental Association, is designed to raise public awareness…
For Kids Only Afterschool Named Leader in Out-of-school Time Social and Emotional Learning
For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) was recently named as a United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley “Lead Partner†for their expertise in delivering high-quality social and emotional learning programming during the out-of-school time (OST) hours. In this role,…
Reverecares Mini-grants 2019 Recipients Announced
Have you ever had an idea for how you could make improvements in our community? So have the applicants for the Revere CARES Mini-Grant program and, this time, these ideas are going to become a reality. Every year, a group…
Police Briefs 02-06-2019
Police News HIT PARKED CAR IN NORTHGATE A Lynn man has been charged with allegedly driving drunk after he drove into oncoming traffic on Squire Road and then careened into the Northgate parking lot – hitting a parked car with…
RPD to Run Citizens Police Academy Again
Chief James Guido announced that the Revere Police Department (RPD) will hold the Department’s Citizen Police Academy beginning in March 2019. The RPD is accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy, which will allow residents to get a look at…
Immigrants Are Our Future
It is an undeniable fact of history that all Americans other than Native Americans are descendants of immigrants. It also is undeniably true that immigrants have not always been welcome with open arms, starting most conspicuously with the Know-Nothing Party…
Letter to the Editor Operation Christmas Child Thanks Revere Participants
Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Revere residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Because of the generosity of donors in Revere and across the United States, Operation Christmas Child,…
Guest Op-ed Ask Rusty – Confused about Enrolling in Medicare and Social Security
Dear Rusty: I will be 64 years old in 2019 and thinking about Social Security. My full retirement age is 66 and two months, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to get the most out of my retirement.…
Sports 02-06-2019
RHS Sports Roundup RHS girls basketball goes 3-for-3, now 8-6 The Revere High girls basketball team enjoyed a highly-successful week, winning all three of its contests, starting last Monday when the Lady Patriots defeated non-league foe Triton, 42-34. Carolina Bettero…
