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Most Popular Articles of 2012

A look back at the year that was on Del Ray Patch.

Local businesses and election stories dominated Del Ray Patch news in 2012.

Here’s a month-by-month roundup of the most-read articles this year:

January

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  • Artley Readies Pop-Up Restaurant in Del Ray
  • Body in Well Identified as Lenny Harris

February

  • Alexandria Paramedic Dies
  • Route 1 Closed Due to Flooding
  • Grape + Bean Rosemont Taking Shape

March

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  • Del Ray Pizzeria Permit Violations Carry Questions of Enforcement
  • Top School Officials Defend ACPS Actions
  • Paid Parking Instituted at Popular Del Ray Lot

April

  • Film Star Robert Pattinson Dines in Old Town Alexandria
  • Del Ray Pizzeria Must Reduce Seating for Two Months
  • Del. Englin Will Not Seek Re-Election 

May

  • T.C. Williams Student Dies
  • Harris Teeter Must be Sanitized Before Reopening
  • Coffee Company Eyes Move to Del Ray

June

  • Alexandria Recovers from ‘Derecho’ Storm
  • Holihan's Partner Contributed to PAC Responsible for Attack Ad
  • 'Wafle Shop' Awning to be Replaced

July

  • Gordon Lied About Holding a PhD
  • Gordon Drops Out of School Board Race
  • Alexandria Recovers from ‘Derecho’ Storm
  • Your Photos: Alexandria Storm Damage
  • Braddock Road Businesses to Close Next Week

August

  • Our Readers’ Choice contest led the way in August. Take a look at the winners.
  • Krupicka Defeats Gautney in Democratic Caucus
  • Alexandria Among Country’s Least Attractive School Districts to Parents

September

  • Coffee and Wine Bar in the Works for Hume Avenue
  • Braddock Road 7-Eleven Closes
  • Evening Star Café Seeking Additional Outdoor Seating

October

  • Sandy Wreaks Havoc in Alexandria
  • Council Approves Potomac Yard Development Containing New Giant
  • Del Ray Halloween Parade is Canceled

November

  • Holy Cow Burger Joint to Open Before End of Year
  • Alexandria Election Guide
  • New School Board Will Include Six First-Time Members

December

  • U.S. Senator Arrested for DUI in Del Ray
  • La Strada to Close Dec. 31
  • Planning Commmission Oks IDA Office at Potomac Yard

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