By Journal Staff The Revere Board of Health (BoH) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, April 23, in the Revere City Hall City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were BoH members Kathleen Savage (who served as Acting…
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City Council remembers former member Catherine Penn
By Adam Swift The city council honored former Councilor Catherine Penn with a resolution of condolence on Monday night. Penn, who served on the council in the 1980s, died on Thursday, April 23. “Cathy Penn was my neighbor for many,…
Award-winning children’s author Ada Ari visits the Whelan School
Special to the Journal There was plenty of energy, imagination, and movement inside the Whelan School on Monday as award-winning children’s author Ada Ari brought her unique blend of storytelling, dance, and cultural exploration to classrooms full of eager young…
MBTA and MassDOT celebrate Earth Day with Blue Line station cleanup
Special to the Journal In honor of Earth Day 2026, dozens of employees from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) volunteered to cleanup eight stations along the MBTA Blue Line: Maverick, Airport, Wood…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You To the Residents of Revere, Dear Editor, The turnout and success at Beautify Revere 2026 reminds me of why I am proud to be your Mayor. I would like to give a massive shout-out to our entire team…
RHS Roundup
RHS boys volleyball moves into first in GBL; Larry Claudio reaches 1000 career assists The Revere High boys volleyball team dispatched Lynn Classical in straight sets, 3-0, to move into sole possession of first place in the Greater Boston League…
Obituaries 04-29-2026
Edward “Smitty” Smith He was the embodiment of hard work and selflessness Edward J “Smitty” Smith, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Salem Hospital. He was born in Revere on April 15, 1939, the son of the…
Spring Fling at The Senior Center
Council Police detail Motion Fails to get Majority
By Adam Swift Despite a positive recommendation from its ways and means subcommittee, the city council failed to approve a motion that called for police details at its meetings. The motion was introduced by Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna and Ward 5…
Mayor Keefe joins regional leaders to break ground on historic McKinley School revitalization
Mayor Patrick Keefe and the City of Revere hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to officially mark the comprehensive restoration and rehabilitation of the former McKinley Elementary School on Friday, April 17. The project will creatively repurpose the currently-defunct building at 65…
Application for license for club at 270 Broadway is withdrawn at hearing
By Journal Staff The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, April 15, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were commissioners Daniel Occena, who served as chair. and Liliana Monroy. The first matter…
‘Student Leadership Connections’ bridges the gap between middle and high school
Special to the Journal Recently, student leaders at Revere High School took the lead in bridging the gap between middle and high school by hosting an engaging, interactive event to inspire the next generation of student leaders. The “Student Leadership…
News Briefs
Revere Public Schools Offers Meals at No Cost for Students Revere Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, all schools offer healthy meals every school day at NO…
Edwards delivers major investments for Third Suffolk in $3.64B Bond Bill
Special to the Journal Last week, the Massachusetts Senate passed the Mass Ready Act, a $3.64 billion environmental bond bill that targets key initiatives in climate resiliency and environmental protection across the Commonwealth. Included in the Act is millions in…
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay awards grant to COD for All Ability Day at Revere Beach
By Journal Staff The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14, via Zoom. On hand for the session were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Ellie Vargas, Jason Barone-Cichocki, and Mario Grimanis. The…
Lyft and Uber launch new shuttle model at Boston Logan
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), in partnerships with Lyft and Uber, is launching new scheduled urban shuttle services at Boston Logan International Airport, offering travelers a more affordable, predictable, and efficient way to get to…
City Council Approves Two Special Permits
By Adam Swift The city council approved special permits for two smaller-scale development projects at last week’s meeting. During the zoning subcommittee meeting prior to the regular meeting, the subcommittee recommended approval of a scaled-down project proposed by Ardit Kraja…
Earth Day: Many Battles Won, but has the War been Lost?
This week marks 56 years since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. The genesis of the first Earth Day had begun a few months earlier when the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland caught fire because of the flammable chemicals…
Letters to the Editor
Growing Together: Keeping Eastie at the Center of Growth & Opportunity Dear Editor, As we emerge from winter, East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) has been hard at work organizing, advocating, and investing in our neighborhood’s future. We recently wrapped up…
RHS Roundup
Boys volleyball stands at 7-1; hosts LC today for first place in GBL The Revere High boys volleyball team was scheduled to host Greater Boston League rival Lynn Classical this morning (Wednesday) in a showdown for first place in the…