By Seth Daniel When Camila Cordoba would walk to work in Boston’s Seaport District, the Revere High School (RHS) senior couldn’t help but be struck by the numbers of homeless that she encountered on her way to work. While many…
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Smiling Seniors
The Revere High School Prom for the Class of 2016 was held in Danvers this past Friday. Seniors Cheyanne Fullen and Maritza Scott were all smiles throughout the night.
Enjoying the Senior Prom
Jimmy Santosuosso and his sister-in-law, Barbara Santosuosso, holding a Bill Reinstein button in memory of the late state representative for whom the Senior Citizen Prom is named. A much larger crowd than expected showed up on Thursday, May 19, to…
Preparing for Memorial Day
Vinnie Zizzo of Vaz Electric posted flags up and down Broadway this past Wednesday, May 18, in preparation for Memorial Day. The annual placing of the flags has been going on for the past several years, with flags going up…
School Cuts Loom:Lack of State Aid Forces Kelly to End Programs
By Seth Daniel The State Legislature has made efforts to fill the monumental education funding gap in Revere, Everett and Chelsea – as well as other Gateway Cities – but it has not been enough to save the schools from…
Barry Named Valedictorian; Hartnett Is Salutatorian for RHS Graduation
By Seth Daniel This year’s Revere High School (RHS) valedictorian has a claim that not too many top students can boast. She turned down Harvard. The Revere Public Schools announced this week that Alicia Barry is the valedictorian of the…
News Briefs
KANE SERVES AS COMMITTEE MEMBER Florence Ferullo Kane, of Revere and Winthrop, former Order Sons of Italy State President, will be participating as a Committee member in an Italian Festival to be held on the Waltham Common in Waltham on…
Wounded Vet Motorcycle Ride
The five Wounded Vet honorees and special guest Lt. Col. Thomas Armas release doves at the end of the Wounded Vet Motorcycle run at Suffolk Downs last Saturday. The honorees are, from left, Sgt. Peter Damon, of Middleboro; Sgt. Eric Rodriguez of…
Pet Therapy at EBNHC
Sam the therapy dog, 14 years of age, is lifted by Steven Snyder to give his mom, Marlene, a kiss.
Upton Named New Executive Dir at Revere Chamber of Commerce
The Revere Chamber of Commerce has named Bob Upton as its new Executive Director effective May 1, 2016. As Executive Director, Bob will be responsible for day to day operation of the Chamber of Commerce and to be the face…
History Is Alive:Revere Sends Record Number of Middle Schoolers to National History Fair
By Seth Daniel Just a few years ago, Revere students at the State History Fair were a rare find, but this year Revere middle school students from the Susan B. Anthony Middle School (SBA) came in large numbers – and…
Giving the Gift of Life:Personal Stories are Driving Force for Organ Donation
By Kate Anslinger When an unexpected tragedy took the life of Carol Dullea’s grandson, Ethan, some 17 years ago, the pain was incomprehensible. However, last week, she said the dagger of that situation was dulled for her family when they…
Revere Veteran’s Exhibit is Worth the Visit
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It’s only available for a couple of weeks, but the exhibit in honor of Revere’s veterans gives a look at the men and women who served in World War I, World War 11, the Korean War…
News Briefs
NARFE PARTY PLANNED JUNE 1 The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) North Shore Chapter 479 invites active and retired Federal employees to its end-of-season celebration Wednesday June 1, beginning at 12 noon in the Lighthouse Room of the Danversport…
Mother’s Day
A toast to mom with a spot of tea. Young Ava MacKenzie and her mother, Stacie MacKenzie, celebrate Mother’s Day together at the Revere Public Library and Revere Kiwanis Club Mother’s Day Tea Party on Friday, May 6. The event…
Happy Birthday,Richie
Governor Charlie Baker (left) and Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo (right) were on hand to wish former Revere resident Richie Scannelli Happy Birthday .
Wonderland Dog Track Buildings to be Torn Down
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Conservation Commission held a public hearing and has issued an order of conditions to the owners of the former Wonderland Dog Park to allow the demolition process to begin at the site. Last Wednesday night…
Revere Athletes Make their College Commitments
Hinojosa to play softball at Assumption College By Cary Shuman There is only one word to truly describe Ally Hinojosa’s athletic career at Revere High School: historic. Hinojosa’s status as one of the greatest female athletes to ever play for…
Superintendent’s Organization against Legalization of Marijuana
By Seth Daniel The state superintendent’s organization, which includes Revere Supt. Dianne Kelly, has officially come out against the legalization of marijuana ballot question that will appear on the November ballot. Superintendents across the state in the Massachusetts Association of…
News Briefs
Community Forum planned on May 18 “Mayor Arrigo’s Ward 2 Community Forum will be held next Wednesday, May 18 from 6-8 PM at the Garfield School third floor cafeteria. Residents from across the City are encouraged to attend with any…
