Flash Flooding, VA Tech Campus: Del Ray's Defining 2019 Stories

A flash flooding event, Virginia Tech Innovation Campus planning and Amazon's impact on real estate shaped a busy year for Del Ray news. As we close out 2019, Patch is taking a look at the top stories among Del Ray readers.

The defining stories range from business changes along Mount Vernon Avenue and Potomac Yard development to people worth remembering. Click on each link for the full stories.

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First Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Concept Plan Released

The Virginia Tech Foundation submitted the first concept plan for the future Innovation Campus to the City of Alexandria. Included with the plan are JBG Smith and Lionstone's proposals for phase one of redeveloping north Potomac Yard with office, retail and residential uses.

• Director Named For Degree Program At VA Tech Innovation Campus
• Potomac Yard Metro Groundbreaking Held In Alexandria

Flooded Roads, Water Rescues Reported In Alexandria (Photos)

Alexandria and other areas of the region were pounded with heavy rain on July 8, resulting in flooding, dangerous road conditions and water rescues.

Watch: Young Alexandria Cancer Survivor Gets Birthday Surprise

Whitaker was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at 13-months-old. He's in remission, and his parents wanted to make his fourth birthday one he wouldn't forget.

Herman Boone, 'Remember The Titans' Coach, Dies

T.C. Williams lost several members of the 1971 state champion football team portrayed in "Remember the Titans." Coach Herman Boone died in December, following the deaths of assistant coach Bill Yoast and players Julius Campbell and Petey Jones.

• Bill Yoast, 'Remember The Titans' Football Coach, Dies
• Julius Campbell, 'Remember The Titans' Player, Dies
• Petey Jones, 'Remember The Titans' Player, Dies

Bagel Uprising Reopens At New Del Ray Storefront

Fans of Bagel Uprising celebrated its permanent location opening in Del Ray.

'Amazon Effect' Makes Alexandria Most Competitive For Real Estate

Real estate brokerage Redfin says Alexandria and Arlington are the top competitive real estate markets in the U.S., citing the Amazon effect.

More Top Stories

• Little Library Brings Alexandria Woman Comfort Amid Cancer Battle
• Route 1 Officially Renamed Richmond Highway In Alexandria
• End Of Express Commuter Paper Leaves Distributors Jobless
• New Restaurant Replacing Bombay Curry Company Opens
• Hops N Shine Beer Garden Opens In Del Ray
• Grocery Chain To Close 2 Virginia Stores, 1 Other Sold
• New Winter Village In Alexandria Opens
• 'Wonder Woman 2' Trailer Features Landmark Mall
• Smallcakes NOVA Cupcakery And Creamery Opens In Del Ray
• Amazon Makes Major Donation To Alexandria's Homeless Shelter
• Del Ray's Bean Creative Closes, Building To Be Sold
• Mount Vernon Avenue Buildings Sold To New Property Owner
• Catch On The Ave Shuts Down In Del Ray
• E-Scooter Sidewalk Riding Banned In Revised Alexandria Program
• St. Elmo's Coffee Pub Applies For Second Location In Alexandria
• Alexandria Man Killed In Stabbing While Working On DC Bridge
• Dog's Tail Art Raises Thousands For Alexandria Shelter Pets
• Alexandria Man Stops For Sandwich, Wins $2 Million
• Alexandria Claims One Of Best Casual Eateries In The Region
• Alexandria Man Wins Lottery With 25 Tickets
• Belle View Shopping Center Fire Damages Surpass $5.8M
• Man Pleads Guilty To Rape Of Lifeguard In Alexandria
• Society Fair Closes In Alexandria, Months After Fundraiser
• Man Who Thought He Killed Werewolf In Alexandria Found Not Guilty
• T.C. Williams Student Wins $250,000 In National Science Contest
• School Board Chooses Connected Alexandria High School Network
• Alexandria Man Filmed Over 60 Victims In Dressing Rooms: Police
• Alexandria Warehouse To Become Southern Grocery and Kitchen
• Robinson Landing To Get Market, Restaurant In Old Warehouse
• Entertainment Center Eyes December Opening In Alexandria
• Ground Broken On Development With Wegmans In Alexandria