Kevin Bacon Gets 'Footloose,' Cher Comes to the Rescue, Restaurant Shake-Ups: 2015 in Review

PHOTO of actor/singer/musician Kevin Bacon with Rob Krupicka, who said goodbye to politics this year and hello to opening Sugar Shack, a donut shop in Alexandria (and coming soon to Arlington). Photo courtesy of Captain Gregory’s

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ALEXANDRIA, VA — Cher to the rescue of an elderly Alexandria resident, Kevin Bacon sings “Footloose” during a visit to the City, the trial of serial killer Charles Severance, a fatal hit and run and newcomer Allison Silberberg wins mayor’s race were just a few of the top stories on Del Ray Patch this year:

1. WATCH: Kevin Bacon Gets ‘Footloose’ at Alexandria Donut Shop
2. Cher Coming to the Rescue of 96-Year-Old’s Alexandria Property
3. Jury Recommends Sentencing After Charles Severance Found Guilty
4. Construction Truck Involved in Fatal Hit and Run
5. Allison Silberberg Wins Democratic Primary for Alexandria Mayor

Other top stories included lots of comings and goings in the local dining scene:

• New Restaurant Coming to Del Ray
• Landmark Del Ray Restaurant to Close Christmas Eve
• More Intel on Mancini Restaurant’s Replacement
• Chez Andree Closes Its Doors After 50 Years
• Del Ray’s Reserve 2216 Restaurant Closes: Report
• Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap Opens Monday in Alexandria
• Mancini’s Cafe + Bakery to Close, But New Plans Afoot
• FireFlies Restaurant in Del Ray Under New Management
• Bon Vivant Cafe + Farm Market to Celebrate Anniversary
• Del Ray’s Holy Cow Burger Makes Top Burger List
• Del Ray’s Happy Tart Plans Second Location
• Del Ray’s Dairy Godmother Celebrates 14 Years in Business
• Change of Ownership Coming to St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray
• Evening Star Cafe’s Evan Labb: ‘Restaurant Employee of the Year’
• PHOTOS: Ease Yoga & Cafe Grand Opening Saturday in Del Ray
• TONIGHT: Ribbon-Cutting for Del Ray’s Stomping Ground
• Chef Will Artley Would Ride 200 Miles for His Favorite Burger in Del Ray
• Opening Date Set for Bastille Restaurant in Alexandria
• Mason Social Opens Wednesday in Alexandria
• Emma’s Espresso and Wine Bar Opens in Del Ray
• Sugar Shack Donut Shop Grand Opening Date Set in Alexandria