Top Del Ray Patch Stories of 2013

A look back at 2013 in Del Ray and Alexandria through the year's top stories on Del Ray Patch. 

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January

• Two Gunpoint Robbery Incidents Reported in Del Ray
• M.E. Swing Coffee Roasters Opens New Facility in Del Ray
• Council OKs Emma's Coffee and Wine Spot
• Alexandria Planning Director Discusses City's Direction

February

• Alexandria Police Continue Investigation of Suspicious Death in Holly Street Home
• Former Alexandria Police Chief: Laboy a 'Fun Guy and Real Caring Individual'
• NAACP Criticizes Arrest of MacArthur Student for Toy Gun Incident
• Meet Rayvonne Lewis, Del Ray's Dancing Busboy
• Euille Reiterates Commitment to Building Metro Station at Potomac Yard

March

• Walgreens in Del Ray: 'I Don't Think Anything is Going to Stop This'
• Mayor Euille to Encourage Walgreens 'to Look Elsewhere'
• Crystal City-Potomac Yard Transitway to Open in Spring 2014
• Future of Warwick Pool Hangs in the Balance
• Construction of Monroe Avenue Development to Begin in November
• Busboys and Poets in Del Ray?

April

• Preparations Underway for Upscale Sushi Bar in Del Ray
• Boston Marathon Vet: 'You Have to Go Back. You Can’t End It on This Type of Thing'
• Jim Moran Returning to Del Ray
• Oft-Ignored 'No Right Turn' Sign Will Be Modified
• Letter to the Editor: Fromm on Off-Leash Dogs

May

• Arlington Sheriff's Deputy Arrested, Charged With Murder in Lynhaven Shooting
• One Third-Grade Class, Two Homicide Victims 13 Years Apart
• Multitude of New Crosswalks Coming to East Del Ray
• The Town of Potomac Still Exists!

June

• Alexandria Food Truck Proposal Tabled Until Fall
• National Science Foundation Moving from Arlington to Alexandria in 2017
• Alexandria Council Moves to Reinstate Affordable Housing Set-Aside
• Cora Kelly Community Cuts Ribbon on Impressive New Playground

July

• Mayor: Alexandria Has Made Progress in Race Relations, But Needs More
• Del Ray Resident Robbed at Gunpoint
• Man Crashes Car into Playground at George Washington Middle School
• Police: 8-month-old Baby Left in Hot Car Dies
• Parks Commission Chair: 'Like Giving a Site in Yellowstone to a Hotel Chain'
• Route 1 BRT Station Designs Receive Approval

August

• Police: Victim in Myrtle Street Robbery Also Sexually Assaulted
• School Board Votes to Release Superintendent
• Valley Drive Preschool in Search of New Home
• Route 1 BRT Taking Shape in Alexandria
• New Coffee Shop in the Works for Del Ray
• March on Washington: 'To Stand That Day, It Was Great Motivation'

September

• UpCycle Opens in Downtown Del Ray
• Man Found Guilty in Killing of Lenny Harris
• Obstacles Remain for Alexandria's Preferred Potomac Yard Metro Station
• Making a Splash at Potomac Yard
• Alexandria Police Investigating Attempted Abduction on King Street
• Pork Barrel BBQ Offering Government Shutdown Deal

October

• Driver Strikes Child on Halloween Night in Alexandria
• Planning Commission Approves Redevelopment of Afghan Restaurant
• Alexandria Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Marino's
• Alexandria NAACP Chapter Says 'The Time is Now' to Work on Housing, Health Issues
• City to Rename Braddock Fields in Honor of Lenny Harris
• Coming Soon to Del Ray: SewLab

November

• Killer of Lenny Harris Receives Life Plus 120 Years
• Chipotle Coming to Potomac Yard
• Titans Top Wolverines, Wrap Up First Postseason Berth Since 1990
• Kirby Homicide: Alexandria Police Chief Reaches Out to Citizens for Information
• Former Alexandria Candidate Found Not Guilty of Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer
• Del Ray Pizzeria Hosting Benefit Dinner for Slain Family Member
• Capital Bikeshare Stations Coming to Del Ray this Winter
• Traffic Board: More Compromise Needed in King Street Bike Lane Proposal

December

• Police Chief: Investigation into Nancy Dunning's Murder Remains Active
• New Restaurant Planned for Heart of Del Ray
• Craig Patterson Convicted of Killing Julian Dawkins
• City Examining Moving CSX Tracks to Accommodate Potomac Yard Metro Station
• Alexandria Councilman Digs into Broadband
• Alexandria Police Announce Ron Kirby Reward Fund
• Lights at T.C. Williams: 'Times Have Changed'
• T&ES Director: Alexandria Will Move Forward with King Street Bike Lanes
• Curtain Goes Up on Potomac Yard Park