Special to the Journal State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino proudly honored John Cafarelli of Revere, today at the 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Day ceremony held in the Massachusetts State House’s historic House Chamber. Hosted by the Executive Office of Veterans…
Revere Beach Scores a Water Quality Rating of 95% According to Save the Harbor
Special to the Journal For the first time in its testing history, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has reported that every metropolitan beach from Nahant to Nantasket scored above 80% in its annual Water Quality Report Card. This is a…
Congratulations to the Class of 2026
High school graduation season is upon us, the time of year when communities across America celebrate the accomplishments of young people receiving their high school diplomas. Graduation is a bittersweet occasion, marking both an ending and a beginning. For the…
Deja Vu All Over Again with Iran
For those of us who were around during the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis in Tehran from late 1979 to early 1981, the present situation involving the closing of the Strait of Hormuz by the Iranian government is deja vu all…
Guest Op-Ed: Centennial of the “Basilica on Revere Street”
By John J. Henry The first significant settlement of Italian immigrants in Massachusetts, and subsequently in Revere, began to occur in the late 1890’s. Upon their arrival in Massachusetts, many Italian immigrants took residency in the tenement districts of Boston’s…
North Shore Stars Capture 2026 Valley Hockey League Championship
By Cary Shuman The North Shore Stars Pee Wee 2 team, celebrated its 2026 championship season at an awards banquet held at the Kowlooon restaurant. The talented team of fifth, sixth, and seventh grade players (ages 11-13) compiled a phenomenal…