Community Corner

Week in Review: Doorknobs and Business Closings

A look back at the week that was.

This week, Del Ray was subject to a public art project entitled “Art is…” The project entailed 3,000 doorknob hangers that were placed across 100 blocks in the community. On Monday, , the artist behind the project. It was installed in coordination with the First Thursday street festival. Take a look at , where the theme was "Art Walk on the Avenue."

On the political front, . McGhee, who was soundly defeated by Adam Ebbin in the 30th District Senate race in 2011, was the lone Republican to successfully file for candidacy. Two unnamed candidates withdrew at the last minute because of work and family conflicts. McGhee will face either Rob Krupicka, on Saturday, in .

On the business end of things, in preparation for a major redevelopment project. We also published a story when the dealership leaves for Arlington County and if it’s possible for another type of business to slide in.

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