Caroline Tucker
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Arlington, VA, United States
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Cat cafe pounces forward in D.C.
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – Is there anything in the world you would be willing to quit your job for? For Kanchan Singh, 24, it is cats. Singh worked in finance, but decided that her greater passion was to build the first cat cafe in D.C. It's a project that has been in the works since September, but just this week Singh jumped a major hurdle with zoning approval. "I went to one in Thailand and that is… → Read More
Arlington County wrestles with ‘flaking’ sidewalks
ARLINGTON, Va. (WJLA) – In a couple weeks, Arlington County said it will know the root cause of crumbling sidewalks. The county has identified around six to 12 sidewalk locations where new sidewalks have flaked away. Ramzi Awwad is the Engineering Bureau chief in Arlington County. He said the county still has to complete the investigation to determine what is really causing the problem. However,… → Read More
Preventing ovarian cancer, one surgery at a time
WASHINGTON (NewsChannel 8) – Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times op-ed piece that she had preventative surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes. It's the same surgery that was recommended to Alyssa McCrea after she tested positive for a mutated BRCA gene. "I wish that I hadn't had all of the things that had delayed me in getting my ovaries out. If I could do it over again, I… → Read More
Owners change ‘fowl’ language at Arlington chicken restaurant
ARLINGTON, Va. (NewsChannel 8) – A new Arlington restaurant is changing its name even before it opens. You will see the “Coming Soon” signs for Chingon Pollo on North Glebe Road. Arlington County records show the name recorded as El Pollo Chingon. However, the name may have ruffled some feathers with its Spanish slang. "When you hear chingón, it's when people are talking about something awesome,… → Read More
Alexandria repeals ‘For Sale’ sign ordinance
The ordinance was adopted in the 1960s and was designed to keep onlooking cars and people from blocking the road. It fell under the city's parking violations. Scott McLean and the Pacific Legal Foundation sued the City of Alexandria in October for the ordinance. The Alexandria resident claimed the ordinance violated the First Amendment. City officials temporarily stopped enforcement of the… → Read More
First responders honored for efforts in Gaithersburg plane crash
NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (WJLA) – The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) honored first responders called to the plane crash in Gaithersburg in December 2014. They were honored among other public safety personnel at the 41st annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon hosted by the MCCC. The event was held Friday afternoon at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and County Conference Center. Members… → Read More
Gainesville teacher surprised with national educator award
GAINESVILLE, Va. (WJLA) – For second-grade teacher Angie Wytovich, it seemed like just another day at Buckland Mills Elementary School in Prince William County. "Yesterday, I was talking about hockey, right?" questioned Wytovich inside her classroom. However, she had no idea that a school-wide assembly was planned in her honor. As they read her name, "Angie Wytovich!," the teacher gasped in… → Read More
Elderly Frederick woman finds swastika-laden note on her windshield
FREDERICK, Md. (WJLA) – Alice Jackson's cherry red Cadillac became a sitting target near her Washington Street home in Frederick. "I did not go out to move it until 11 p.m. on Sunday," she said. Jackson says she parked her car around 4 p.m. Saturday and by 11 p.m. Sunday it had been vandalized. "I got in and I said, ‘My goodness.’ I had to do a double-take, because the windshield is splattered,… → Read More
Montgomery County delays opening athletic fields due to winter weather
CHEVY CHASE, Md. (WJLA) – Harsh winter weather has created treacherous conditions throughout athletic fields at Montgomery County Parks. There is ice, standing water and plenty of snow. It has forced the Montgomery County Department of Parks to delay the opening date of those fields. "This year it was kind of easy to make the call early, given the cold temperatures and the amount of snowfall we… → Read More
Md. group asks lawmakers to eliminate soda from children’s menus
BETHESDA, Md. (WJLA) – Navigating a restaurant menu can be tough for some parents. Sometimes, even the children's menu has temptations. Going out to eat can be a treat for some families. Anjali Varma, a mother of two, said she still tries up keep it healthy. "Sometimes a lemonade or a juice, and we are OK with that from time to time," said Varma. Varma says milk is usually her drink of choice… → Read More
Dupont Circle Metro escalators still facing issues after $12M fix
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – A $12 million fix for escalators at the south entrance to the Dupont Circle Metro station is now showing problems. At least one escalator has been out of service for months and will be closed for at least another week. Yellow gates now block the middle Metro escalator at Dupont Circle’s south entrance. “They’re so necessary, particularly at this station,” said rider Direthea… → Read More
D.C. taxi drivers could train as ‘ambassadors’
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – D.C. taxi drivers may soon get some extra training. "First person you see when you leave the airport. First person you see when you leave Union Station is often a taxi driver," said Royale Simms, a business agent with the D.C. Taxi Operators Association. There are roughly 7,000 cab drivers in the District, according to the association. Visitors coming to the nation's capital… → Read More
D.C. radio host attempts world record-breaking, 52 hour-long broadcast
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – It is well known that radio talk show hosts can talk for quite some time. But one D.C.-based host is attempting to talk for a record-breaking 52 hours straight. That means no sleeping, some eating and plenty of talking. "Only Joe Madison would do something like this. He has a great heart. He would do anything for the Smithsonian," said SiriusXM Vice President of Talk Show… → Read More
Winter-weary travelers set off for spring break early
FAIRFAX, Va. (WJLA) – Any hint of spring has locals begging for more. In some cases, many are already planning their escape from the cold, dark days of this winter. "Everybody just wants to be able to put their face in the sun and their toes in the sand," said Annette McCormick, vacation and leisure travel manager at Omega World Travel. McCormick said one customer insisted on booking her trip… → Read More
Tips for keeping pets safe, comfortable in freezing cold
WASHINGTON (NewsChannel 8) – When the temperatures dip below freezing, calls to the Washington Humane Society spike. While it may seem like common sense to bring pets in from the cold, humane officers often find many people endangering their animals. NewsChannel 8 went on a ride-a-long with one of the Washington Humane Society's officers on Friday afternoon. The temperature was in the teens at… → Read More
Locals compete for chance to colonize Mars
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – Would you leave Earth for a possible life on Mars? It may sound like science fiction, but a Dutch nonprofit is working to pursue the ambitious goal of sending people to Mars. It's well known that there are hazards on the red planet. There are the extreme temperatures, lack of atmosphere and radiation from the sun. However, the Mars One project believes that it will be… → Read More
D.C.’s streetcar to undergo review by national transportation group before already-delayed debut
WASHINGTON (NewsChannel 8) – A national transportation group is going to review D.C.'s delayed streetcar, expected to debut on H Street. The streetcar has been in testing mode for months and the start date has been delayed numerous times. Now, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has been tasked with taking a look at the streetcar project. APTA will bring in transportation… → Read More
Valentines' Day: Florists, DC HealthLink remind customers of insurance deadline
WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- Lee's Flower Shop on U Street has been in business for the last 70 years. But this is the first Valentine's Day he has been handing out messages about your health with those roses. "Roses are red, violets are blue, DC Health Link has the right health insurance plan for you," said florist Rick Lee, as he read the cards he is handing out to customers for the holiday. Lee is… → Read More
Notorious R.B.G.: Maryland student gets 'Supreme' ink
WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- Nikki Lugo has been sharing her permanent artwork inked on people for at least a decade. She has never gotten a tattoo request quite like last month’s. "When she said she wanted Ruth, my client was like what! We were both like psyched," said Nikki Lugo, a tattoo artist at Tattoo Paradise in Adams Morgan. She is talking about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. "I have… → Read More
Museum of the Bible breaks ground in Southwest D.C.
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – The future Museum of the Bible is officially under construction in Southwest Washington. The private museum is funded by Hobby Lobby billionaire Steve Green, who has collected 44,000 biblical artifacts, including fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls, in recent years. "Our desire is to engage all people. It is a book that has had a huge impact. It has been controversial. It has been… → Read More