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Former Softball Star, Maryland Clinical Technician Mariah Melendez Dies Suddenly, 23 Former Softball Star, Maryland Clinical Technician Mariah Melendez Dies Suddenly, 23
Former Softball Star, Maryland Clinical Technician Mariah Melendez Dies Suddenly, 23 Condolences are pouring in for standout softball player and Maryland clinical technician Mariah Faith Melendez-Richardson, who died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 29. She was 23 years old. Mariah’s love for softball started at age eight as a member of the Harundale Softball League, her obituary says. She continued to hone her skills while attending Arundel High School, graduating in 2018. Described as a “fierce competitor” on the outfield, Mariah also played in her first year of college and had recently joined a slow-pitch adult league, her obit says, and she frequently visit her high scho…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Bigoted Video Airdropped To Students At Maryland HS Raises Concerns In The Community Bigoted Video Airdropped To Students At Maryland HS Raises Concerns In The Community
Bigoted Video Airdropped To Students At Maryland HS Raises Concerns In The Community School administrators and parents alike in Anne Arundel County are up in arms after a “disturbing video” filled with bigotry and biased language was airdropped to students at an area high school. Shortly before 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, Arundel High School Principal said that a video was posted on social media and subsequently shared among students, according to Principal Gina Davenport. The video contained “biased and demeaning language referring to race, gender identity, and sexual orientation,” which prompted multiple students to reach out to school administrators out of concern. Offic…

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by Zak Failla