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Potomac Yard Metro, Kirby Homicide, Julian Dawkins, Walgreens, Kid-Free Sushi, Warwick Pool — 2013 in Headlines
The stories that made 2013 a remarkable year in Del Ray and Alexandria.
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
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- 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
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- 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
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