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Gaithersburg, MD
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Routine Eye Exam Leads To Leukemia Diagnosis For Montgomery County Actor Kevin Saunders
A beloved Maryland actor and filmmaker is facing the fight of his life after an unexpected leukemia diagnosis, rallying a wave of support from friends, colleagues, and fans across the country. Kevin Saunders, a Montgomery County native and University of Maryland alum, has spent years lighting up screens and stages as a talented actor, director, and producer. But now, his biggest role yet is battling an aggressive form of leukemia—one that came out of nowhere after what was supposed to be a routine eye exam. The actor took to a different camera this week to update well-wishers about his co…
Arlington, VA
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Avalanche Kills DC Man Skiing At National Park Where He Worked
A 32-year-old Washington DC native was killed by an avalanche while skiing at the national park he was working at in Alaska. Eric Walter, who was alone, was believed to have triggered the avalanche on a southern slope of Jenny Creek, around 1 p.m. on May 4, the National Park Service confirmed. It is with a heavy heart that we share that Denali National Park and Preserve employee Eric Walter was killed in an... Posted by Denali National Park and Preserve on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 A park ranger used a spotting scope to look for survivors in the area where the avalanche occurred, when he…
