Some people are angry after learning that the man accused of carjacking and then killing a Maryland grandmother in Virginia is an illegal immigrant. A GoFundMe has been created for the family of Melody Waldecker, who was tragically killed during a carjacking in Sterling. The fundraiser aims to raise $15,000 and has already collected over $2,300. The incident occurred when Waldecker tried to stop a man from stealing her car at a 7-Eleven, resulting in her being struck and killed. WUSA9 reports the suspect, Jose Aguilar-Martinez, has been charged with carjacking and is currently in custody. He is from El Salvador and officials say it is unclear how he made it into the country.
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine is co-sponsoring two bills that aim to help parents pay for childcare. The bills introduced yesterday would expand childcare tax breaks for families and their employers. The other bill would provide state grants to help childcare providers supplement worker pay. The bills have bipartisan support.
Some Democratic lawmakers are calling on Virginia's governor to help make filing taxes easier.Preview: Chesapeake has been ranked as the second city in the U.S. with the most green space, according to a study by The Green Brand. With 2,299 acres per 10,000 residents and 158 parks totaling almost 59 thousand acres, WAVY reports Chesapeake offers ample access to green spaces covering 27.3% of its territory.
