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Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland
Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland A beloved teacher, mentor, and friend to many is being remembered for his kindness, laughter, and dedication to his community following his sudden passing. Brookeville resident Taddeo “Teddy” Kintu died unexpectedly on Jan. 21, leaving behind a grieving family, students, and friends who are now rallying to support his wife, Tiona, and children, Tyler and Teagan. Hello friends, family and colleagues. Arrangements for the celebration of life service have been finalized for my dear... Posted by Tiona Rodgers Kintu on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 His death comes months after his sister passe…
400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program 400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program
400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program More than 400 employees will lose their jobs as REI closes its Experiences program, ending the adventure travel and outdoor education programs that have been part of the retailer’s identity for 40 years. REI announced the shutdown of its Experiences division in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The decision will result in 438 layoffs for 180 full-time employees and 248 part-time guides as the company shifts focus to its core business. The retail chain cited ongoing financial challenges as the reason for ending the program. Experiences included adventure travel, day to…
Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate'
Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Brian Matusz, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played eight seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, has died at the age of 37. The Orioles announced Matusz's death on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The cause of his death wasn't immediately known. The Cave Creek, Arizona, native was selected by the O's with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft. "A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched," the Orioles said in a Facebook post. "He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he could, wa…