By Adam Swift City councillors and residents are looking to reverse traffic changes that were instituted on Harris Street and the surrounding neighborhood last December. Last December, the city instituted a 90-day pilot program for Harris Street aimed at taking…
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Police Seeking Information on Beachmont Assaults
Staff Report The Revere Police Department is investigating several indecent assault incidents reported in the Beachmont neighborhood over the past several months. The first incident occurred on Jan. 13 in the area of Winthrop Parkway and Roughan Street at about…
Unified Bocce at the Revere Senior Center
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Special education students from the Revere High School (RHS) Unified Sports program – an athletic team that joins students with and without disabilities – joined the Revere Senior Center Bocce League on March 4…
City Council Honors Linda DeMaio on Retirement from City Hall
By Adam Swift Linda DeMaio, who has served in the administration of Mayors Patrick Keefe and Brian Arrigo, was honored by the city council with a certificate of commendation on Monday night on her retirement. “Serving for more than a…
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Keefe invites residents and business owners to attend his SotC Address Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. cordially invites the residents of Revere to his second State of the City Address, taking place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:30pm, at…
Revere Public Schools Hosts Family Engagement Night Focused on Student Mental Health Supports
Special to the Journal Revere Public Schools recently welcomed families to a Family Engagement Night focused on mental health resources available to students and families through a partnership with North Suffolk Community Services. The event featured a presentation by Emmy…
Gov. Healey Demands Transparency from ICE on Arrests in Massachusetts
Special to the Journal Governor Maura Healey last week sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons demanding full transparency and accountability about ICE arrests and…
MBTA Gears up for South Boston’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celebration with Increased Service, Staff, and Safety Measures
Special to the Journal The MBTA is preparing for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities in South Boston on Sunday, March 15, 2026. With nearly a million people expected to attend the parade, the MBTA is implementing several…
Over 200 People Plunge into Freezing Waters of Constitution Beach for Annual Shamrock Splash
$5,093 raised for Revere Beach programs through Save the Harbor’s annual fundraiser Special to the Journal Over 200 brave souls plunged into the icy waters of Constitution Beach in East Boston for the 16th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash hosted by…
Nurse Uses AED as Park N Boston Staff Clear Path for Rescuers after Electrical Blast Injures Worker
Special to the Journal A 25-year-old electrical worker was injured on February 28, after coming into contact with a live power line while working on elevated electrical equipment behind Park N Boston on Railroad Street in Revere. The worker, became…
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Council Looks at Tweaks to Proposed Changes to Zoning Ordinance
By Adam Swift A change to the zoning ordinance proposed by City Council President Anthony Zambuto could affect Revere’s compliance with the MBTA 3A Communities Act, the state law geared toward creating housing. At the end of January, Zambuto submitted…
Man Injured while Working on Powerline
Staff Report A 25-year-old who was working on elevated power lines on Railroad Avenue was electrocuted, causing a power outage to the area, on Saturday, according to police. On Saturday, February 28, 2026, and at approximately 1:24pm, the Revere Police…
Clark Secures Federal Funds for Gibson Park Project
By Adam Swift Last week, Congresswoman and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark announced that she secured more than $12 million for 15 community projects across the Fifth Congressional District. The projects were selected in collaboration with state and local leaders. Revere…
City DPW Foreman, Eddy Volcimus Honored during ‘Black Excellence on the Hill’
Special to the Journal?? Revere resident, Eddy Volcimus was honored by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) during its annual “Black Excellence on the Hill” event, which took place in the State House’s Great Hall. Each February, as…
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Applications Now Open for Revere Summer YouthWorks 2026 Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and the Department of Workforce Development have announced that applications are now being accepted for the Summer 2026 YouthWorks program. This state-funded initiative provides Revere residents ages…
Health Board Discusses Regulation of Kratom
By Journal Staff The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 26, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Dr. Drew Bunker, board members Kathleen Savage and Viviana Catano, Director…
ZBA Grants Variances for a 30-Unit Apartment Building at 1 Shirley Ave.
By Journal Staff The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, February 25, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and fellow…
Revere High Celebrated Black History Month with Stories of Heritage,Resilience, Pride
Special to the Journal As Revere Public Schools wraps up its month-long celebration of Black History Month, the district is looking back on its series of important conversations that honored the voices, experiences, and cultural traditions that continue to shape…