Josey Merolli
Name: Josey Merolli
Position: Entertainment Editor
Graduation Year: 2024
Stories (33)
Consider yourself a fan of “Oliver!”
By Josey Merolli | April 23, 2024, 1:18 p.m. | In Entertainment »
Blair Theatre presents another spectacular spring musical
Springbrook High School hosts Family Forum on Mental Health & Substance Use Prevention
By Josey Merolli | Feb. 27, 2024, 1:37 p.m. | In News »
The event aimed to educate parents and students on opioid use, responding to overdoses, and mental health struggles
MCPS to launch new bus tracking app
By Josey Merolli | Feb. 6, 2024, 1:55 p.m. | In News »
The app will allow students and families to track the location of school buses in real-time
Opening up opportunity with STEMChests
By Josey Merolli | Jan. 16, 2024, 9:43 a.m. | In Features »
Founded by Blair students, this nonprofit makes science accessible to anyone
Humans of Blair: Kid Cudi, Kendrick, and K$ The Kid
By Josey Merolli | Nov. 21, 2023, 10:27 a.m. | In HOB »
Kieran Allen-Hadley gives insight about writing his music
Enter ancient history with “Caesar and Cleopatra”
By Josey Merolli | Nov. 16, 2023, 7:43 p.m. | In Entertainment »
Explore romance and tragedy in Blair Theatre’s latest production
“Something To Give Each Other” has something to give you
By Josey Merolli | Oct. 25, 2023, 1:31 p.m. | In Entertainment »
Troye Sivan opens up on his most recent record
More than music: five music venues to check out around DC
By Josey Merolli | May 16, 2023, 7:54 a.m. | In Blogs »
A look at some of the most interesting places to experience live music in the area
'Into the Woods,' out of the woods, and home after dark
By Josey Merolli, Isabelle Yang | April 27, 2023, 9:35 p.m. | In Entertainment »
Blair Theatre delivers yet another Happily Ever After
“Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre” is unfortunately average
By Josey Merolli | March 5, 2023, 6:35 p.m. | In Entertainment »
Guy Ritchie’s latest spy film doesn’t stand out
Blair Crew: an emerging powerhouse
By Josey Merolli | Feb. 27, 2023, 12:11 p.m. | In Features »
Blazers on the crew team prepare for their spring season
Closed campus policy challenged by students
By Josey Merolli, Sophia Zeng | Jan. 19, 2023, 10:40 p.m. | In Local »
Principal Renay Johnson responds to the criticism
“M3gan” is hilarious horror fun
By Josey Merolli | Jan. 7, 2023, 5:03 p.m. | In Entertainment »
The latest from Blumhouse is just what you’d expect
A look behind Blair’s Kindness Corner
By Josey Merolli | Dec. 24, 2022, 3:46 p.m. | In Features »
Ms. Nabavian’s Kindness Corner started small, but has made a big impact
Dracula’s greatest hunts
By Josey Merolli | Dec. 13, 2022, 1:40 p.m. | In Entertainment »
The five best versions of Dracula on-screen
Horrifying haunts in Maryland
By Josey Merolli | Oct. 26, 2022, 7:55 p.m. | In Blogs »
Celebrate Halloween by visiting these four local haunts
Testament rocks the Fillmore
By Josey Merolli | Oct. 6, 2022, 4:49 p.m. | In Entertainment »
The Bay Strikes Back tour packs a big punch
Blair lacrosse wins first playoff game
By Josey Merolli | May 13, 2022, 1:45 p.m. | In Sports »
Blazers defeat Paint Branch in an aggressive game
MCPS students will not receive “alternative meals” if in debt
By Josey Merolli | May 11, 2022, 2:08 p.m. | In News »
Students who owe lunch money will still receive hot meals
More Heartwarming than Heartstopping
By Josey Merolli | May 11, 2022, 1:18 p.m. | In Entertainment »
Netflix’s new series “Heartstopper” is conventional but cute
Blazers defeat Wheaton in blowout win
By Josey Merolli | April 26, 2022, 12:13 p.m. | In Sports »
Blair boys’ varsity lacrosse took the lead and never looked back
Blazers begin Spring Break with a win
By Josey Merolli | April 9, 2022, 5:20 p.m. | In Sports »
Blair boys’ varsity lacrosse defeats the Magruder Colonels
Blair secures their first win at home
By Josey Merolli | April 5, 2022, 5:27 p.m. | In Blair »
Blair boys’ varsity lacrosse defeats Gaithersburg in a tense match
MCPS Board of Education voted to end mask mandate in schools
By Josey Merolli | March 8, 2022, 5:06 p.m. | In COVID-19 »
The decision was made by unanimous vote
Color-coded hall passes to be implemented next week
By Josey Merolli, Kathereen Yang | March 2, 2022, 9:46 p.m. | In News »
The new passes will be color-coded by floor
Shortage of bus drivers causes major problems in MCPS
By Josey Merolli | March 2, 2022, 7:23 a.m. | In Features »
Missed stops, crowded vehicles, and confusing schedules are all a product of the shortage
Montgomery County Council considers bill to require all new single-occupancy bathrooms designated as gender neutral
By Josey Merolli | March 1, 2022, 4:30 p.m. | In Latest »
The bill aims to increase the number of gender-neutral bathrooms in public spaces
Maryland State Department of Education lifts mask mandate
By Josey Merolli | Feb. 23, 2022, 8:41 p.m. | In News »
Masks still required in MCPS buildings, and county school board to meet Thursday to discuss the decision
Put the petal to the metal to check out these beautiful blooms
By Josey Merolli | Feb. 20, 2022, 2:47 p.m. | In Blogs »
Five flowers to look out for this winter
The push for a more diverse Math Team
By Josey Merolli | Dec. 1, 2021, 8:42 p.m. | In Features »
Blair’s Math Team is attempting to reach out to more non-Magnet students to increase the diversity of the club.
Would you survive the "Squid Game" dalgona challenge?
By Josey Merolli | Nov. 1, 2021, 1:25 p.m. | In Blogs »
Try the viral challenge yourself to find out!
Falling into fall activities
By Josey Merolli, Isabel Corvington | Oct. 25, 2021, 8:28 p.m. | In Blogs »
As fall and Halloween festivals are back in full swing, make sure to check out some local options, and if you would rather stay at home, we’ve got suggestions for you too!
Pop into the Blair Album Club
By Josey Merolli | Oct. 20, 2021, 1:22 p.m. | In Features »
Blair's new club for music fans won't fall flat
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Photo: Springbrook Forum
By Josey Merolli | Feb. 27, 2024, 1:35 p.m. | In News »
A Know The Risks MC trailer educates parents on community opioid prevention.
Photo: STEMChests Kits
By Josey Merolli | Jan. 30, 2024, 9:41 a.m. | In Features »
STEMChests sells kits at science fairs across the area.
Photo: Something To Give Each Other
By Josey Merolli | Oct. 25, 2023, 12:58 p.m. | In Entertainment »
Something To Give Each Other
Photo: Edgar Allan Poe's Grave
By Josey Merolli | Oct. 26, 2022, 7:51 p.m. | In Latest »
The memorial to Edgar Allan Poe at Westminster Hall.
Photo: Testament
By Josey Merolli | Oct. 6, 2022, 4:45 p.m. | In Latest »
Lead guitarist Alex Skolnick performs with Testament at the Fillmore.
Photo: boys lax v paint branch
By Josey Merolli | May 13, 2022, 1:43 p.m. | In Latest »
Blair players watch the game.
Photo: Changing leaves in the woods
By Josey Merolli | Dec. 16, 2021, 1:25 p.m. | In Latest »
The changing fall leaves in a nearby forest.
Photo: Dalgona
By Josey Merolli | Nov. 1, 2021, 1:22 p.m. | In Blogs »
This dalgona candy wasn't quite successfully broken.
Photo: Halloween Decorations
By Josey Merolli | Oct. 25, 2021, 8:25 p.m. | In Blogs »
A friendly pair of witches watches over a house.