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Bagel Uprising, Amazon Updates: Del Ray February In Review

The most read Del Ray stories from February included neighbors winning the lottery together and a new noodle house.

The interior of the now-closed Happy Tart, where Bagel Uprising will locate.
The interior of the now-closed Happy Tart, where Bagel Uprising will locate. (Emily Leayman/Patch)

While February is the shortest month of the year, it wasn't lacking in news. Bagel Uprising's proposed new location, Amazon cancelling the New York headquarters and a successful fundraiser for Society Fair were among the top stories for Del Ray Patch readers.

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Below are some of the most read stories around Del Ray from February:

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Permanent Location For Bagel Uprising Proposed In Del Ray

The closing of SnackBar last Labor Day left Bagel Uprising scrambling for a new location. Don't fret Bagel Uprising fans, because the local favorite has found a permanent home.

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4 Alexandria Neighbors Split New Year's Lottery Win

Be kind to your neighbors. You never know; they might help you win the lottery someday. That's what happened with four Alexandria neighbors in the New Year's Millionaire Raffle.

Car Struck During Pursuit, Man Arrested In Alexandria

State troopers were pursuing a stolen vehicle when it hit another person's vehicle on Eisenhower Avenue.

Society Fair To Remain Open In Alexandria After Fundraiser

It looked like Society Fair could close in Old Town Alexandria on Feb. 8. That's no longer the case after a successful GoFundMe campaign.

Junction Bakery And Bistro Adds New Dinner Menu

Diners can now stop in for dinner service at Junction Bakery & Bistro in Del Ray. Chef James Duke developed the new dinner menu.

New Noodle House Introduces Yunnan Food To Alexandria

The owner, Dr. Zongmin Li, grew up in China's Yunnan province and wanted to bringing Yunnan cuisine to the U.S.

Amazon Cancels New York HQ2: What That Means For Crystal City

It was a big surprise when Amazon suddenly announced that it would split its HQ2 between Crystal City and New York. And it was an even bigger surprise when the online retail giant announced it was abandoning the New York project.

Juvenile Charged For Middle School Bomb Threats In Alexandria

Alexandria Police say they've identified and charged a juvenile for bomb threats against Francis C. Hammond Middle School. Police say the juvenile made 911 hang-up phone calls regarding Hammond Middle School between December 2018 and February.

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