Melissa Kim

East Coast United States

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Covering @HUBisonFootball on ESPN+. Digital Host @BleacherReport. Ravens @1057TheFan. 📺 @WUSA9. VP @AAJASports. Proud LA native. @JohnsHopkins alum.

Articles

Maryland woman has traveled to every home, away Capitals game since March began hoping to watch Ovechkin break record

2 months ago | wkyc.com | Melissa Kim

ELMONT, N.Y. — Melissa Ridgely has been a fan of Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin since he made his debut on the team in 2005. "He has stayed the same person," Ridgely explained. Her support of him hasn't wavered either, especially as he started to get close to a specific NHL milestone — the league's all-time scoring record.
Former Washington safety named defensive coordinator at Howard University

Feb 7, 2025 | msn.com | Melissa Kim
Former Washington safety named defensive coordinator at Howard University

Feb 7, 2025 | wusa9.com | Melissa Kim

Kyshoen Jarrett was a sixth round draft pick for Washington's NFL team in 2015. When a severe nerve injury ended his career, he turned to coaching. Credit: (Chris Keane/AP Images for Panini) Strong safety Kyshoen Jarrett (30) runs with the ball as he warms up before an NFL game on Oct. 11, 2015. WASHINGTON — Former Washington safety Kyshoen Jarrett was named defensive coordinator of the Howard University football team Friday.
Hundreds rally to support Medicaid as DOGE reportedly tries to access personal information

Feb 6, 2025 | msn.com | Melissa Kim

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Incoming Howard University law professor killed in American Airlines mid-air collision

Jan 31, 2025 | msn.com | Melissa Kim

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Howard University prepares for Harris watch party on Election Night

Nov 5, 2024 | wfmynews2.com | Randi Ayala |Melissa Kim

Dear Howard University Community,We are on the eve of a crucial moment in our nation's history, a moment rooted in Howard's history because of our alumna, presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Her journey through Howard is leading to a full circle moment with her return to campus on election night. We are honored that the University has been selected by the Harris-Walz campaign for Tuesday's historic event.
Beats 2 Business Conference to focus on education, music and entrepreneurship

Oct 11, 2024 | dailyherald.com | Melissa Kim

Mays Music Centre of Excellence logo The Beats 2 Business Conference, a gathering of emerging professionals, educators, musicians, and business enthusiasts, is set Nov. 8-9 at the Chicago Marriott Naperville. This highly anticipated event promises to be a transformative experience, providing a platform for collaboration, inspiration, and development. Themed "Harmony in Business," the conference aims to explore the intersection of creativity and business acumen.
Veteran fighting to improve lives of amputees in Maryland

Apr 1, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Melissa Kim
Ward 6 citizens group petitioning for recall of Councilmember Charles Allen

Feb 14, 2024 | wusa9.com | Melissa Kim

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Ned and Jen Squires shared a cell phone video exclusively with WUSA9 that their 16-year-old daughter captured the day before Halloween in 2023. The video shows a fight just steps away from their doorstep. A few dozen teenagers were in the physical altercation in front of John Tyler Elementary School in their Capitol Hill neighborhood. "There were just kids, throwing roundhouse punches at each other, pushing each other over," said Jen Squires.
'Meals on Wheels' services not interrupted despite fire to catering service building in Alexandria

Jan 5, 2024 | wusa9.com | Melissa Kim

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Josephine Mossman and her husband have been getting Meals on Wheels deliveries for the last two years because it's tough at 79 years old. "I'm not driving as much so I like to go to the grocery store, but it's easier if the food is brought to me," she said. So when she got a call this week, letting her know there was a fire at the warehouse, she wasn't concerned because she knew volunteers would pitch in.