Potomac Yard Metro, School Security: Top Del Ray News Of 2022

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Between local government, transportation and business news, there was a variety of news that interested Del Ray Patch readers in 2022.

Business news tends to be a popular topic among readers. Alexandria Hyundai got extended permits through 2045 amid a mix of support and opposition. Matt & Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar was the latest restaurant addition to Mount Vernon Avenue while The Company of Books moved to a larger location. We said goodbye to Kiskadee's brick-and-mortar location, Streets Market and the Lena's Oasis concept at Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap.

In transportation news, a top story was the Potomac Yard Metro opening delay, setting a potential opening for 2023. Speed cameras in some school zones are expected to launch in 2023. DASH overviews its first year of fare-free bus service.

In school news, Alexandria City Public Schools' superintendent resigned, and an interim superintendent was appointed while a permanent replacement search happens. Additional security measures were introduced as conversations continue about law enforcement inside schools. Some of the bright spots were a longtime teacher marking his 90th birthday, Noah Lyles and his brother, Josephus, being added into the ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame, and groundbreaking of the Minnie Howard high school campus project.

In political news, a new City Council was sworn in. Some of the items advanced in city government were parklet fees for business use of on-street parking spaces, a collective bargaining agreement reached with the police union, an abortion access resolution, annual city budget and more.

We couldn't forget notable people and groups who have made a difference. Former Alexandria Mayor Kerry Donley died in 2022 and was remembered for his impact on the city. A retired Library of Congress employee continues to have an impact with a Little Free Library and poetry fence in Del Ray. An Alexandria crossing guard was honored for nearly 50 years of service. A Kid Reporter will do Alexandria proud in the Scholastic Kids Press Program.

Here's a roundup of top Del Ray stories in 2022. Click on the links to learn more.

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Business

• Alexandria Hyundai Extended Through 2045 In Del Ray
• Matt + Tony's Brings Family Legacy To New Del Ray Dining Scene
• Crooked Beat Records To Move Location To Del Ray
• New Biscuit Restaurant Applies To Open In Vacant Arlandria Space
• Del Ray's Sweet Relief Celebrates Rebranding With Ribbon Cutting
• Lena's Oasis To Close As Temporary Outdoor Dining Program Ends
• The Company Of Books Moving To New Del Ray Location
• Elo's Italian To Remain Permanent Concept In Del Ray
• Streets Market Closing In Del Ray, Holds Sale
• Taste Of Del Ray 2022 Judges' And People's Choice Winners Named
• Restaurant Proposed At Former Bean Creative Space In Del Ray
• Home-Based Candlemaker Finds Support In Del Ray Community
• SomaSou Opens In Del Ray, Offering Medical Spa Treatments
• Landmark Mall Demolition Starts With New Development Planned
• Kiskadee To Close In Del Ray, Focus On Online Shop
• Del Ray's Passionately Pets Supports Furry Friends, Animal Rescue
• From Politics To Pastry Grows In Alexandria Amid Pandemic
• Outdoor Dining: Check Out These 20 Del Ray Restaurants
• Lena's Named 2022 Heart Of Del Ray Winner
• IDA Moves From Mark Center To New Potomac Yard Headquarters
• Alexandria Senior Housing Construction Begins Near Braddock Road Metro
• Apartment Complex Acquired In Arlandria To Preserve Affordability
• New Wegmans Store In Alexandria Partners With ALIVE
• Volunteer Alexandria To Hold Ribbon Cutting For New Del Ray Office
• New Senior Living Community Opens In Alexandria's Potomac Yard
• Affordable Housing Opens In Alexandria, Co-Located With Church

Schools

• Future Of ACPS, Law Enforcement Partnership Informed By Feedback
• Alexandria Permanent Superintendent Search Underway, Input Sought
• Alexandria School Superintendent To Resign In August
• Interim Superintendent Appointed At Alexandria City Public Schools
• Virginia Attorney General Visits Alexandria Schools, Discusses Safety
• Police Officers, Camera Systems Boost Student Safety: Alexandria Forum
• Alexandria Schools Begin School Year With Interim Superintendent
• Alexandria's Minnie Howard Campus Breaks Ground On New Building
• Noah Lyles, Others To Be Inducted In ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame
• Youngkin Transgender Student Policies Draws Pushback From ACPS
• Alexandria Teacher Marks 90th Birthday, Remains In Classroom
• Response To Alleged Sexual Assault In Alexandria Scrutinized
• Virginia Tech 150th Anniversary Recognized At Innovation Campus
• Alexandria Public Schools Accredited In 2022-2023, 4 With Conditions
• Alexandria Students Plant Tree at Elementary School For Arbor Day
• Alexandria Seniors Named 2023 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
• Standards Of Learning Results 2022: How Alexandria Schools Performed
• Alexandria City Public Schools Awarded $2.3M For New Electric Buses
• Capital Budget With New School Approved By Alexandria School Board

Politics

• Elizabeth Bennett-Parker Running For Re-Election In VA House
• Alexandria Guaranteed Income Program To Provide $500 Monthly Payments
• 'Parklet' Permit Fees To Be Charged In Alexandria Later In 2022
• Police Collective Bargaining Agreement Finalized In Alexandria
• Firefighters Union To Represent Workers In Collective Bargaining
• Field Lighting, Permanent Pedestrian Zone Approved By City Council
• Car Tax Bills May Increase For Some Despite Lower Assessment Ratio
• Alexandria's Abortion Access Resolution Draws Supporters, Opponents
• Real Estate Tax Rate Unchanged In Approved 2023 Alexandria Budget
• Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Measures Expanded In Alexandria
• Alexandria's Residential, Commercial Tax Bases Increase In 2022
• Revised Noise Ordinance Includes Some Changes In Alexandria
• Alexandria Pay-By-Phone Parking Program Changes Approved
• New Alexandria City Council Sworn In During Virtual Ceremony

Police and Fire

• Alexandria High School Student Killed In Off-Campus Fight Identified
• 1 Dead, 1 Injured In Alexandria Shooting Likely Tied To Carjacking
• 1 Dead, Others Injured In Multi-Vehicle Alexandria Crash
• Driver In Fatal Alexandria Pedestrian Crash Pleads Guilty
• Man Drowns In Four Mile Run Stream At Alexandria-Arlington Border
• Taekwondo Instructor Charged With Rape Of Juvenile In Alexandria
• Hit-And-Run Of Firefighters Leads To Charges In Alexandria
• Suspect Located In Alleged Hammer Attacks In Alexandria: Police
• Witnesses Sought In Alexandria Crash Killing Motorcyclist
• Alexandria Teen Dies In DC Shooting, Fundraiser Started

Notable People and Groups

• Former Alexandria Mayor Kerry Donley, 66, Dies
• Banned Books In Little Library Is Del Ray Resident's Latest Effort
• Graduation Diploma Honors Alexandria Senior Killed In Stabbing
• Alexandria Eagle Scout Project Is Donation Drive For Service Members
• Jewish Community Of Northern Virginia Takes Spotlight In New Book
• Alexandria Crossing Guard Honored For Nearly 50 Years Of Service
• Kid Reporter From Alexandria Named For Scholastic Kids Press Program
• Book Buddies Program Helps Alexandria Student Shine In Reading
• Father's Death Motivates Alexandria Native To Seek Brain Cancer Cure
• Late Matthew Gillette To Be Honored By Del Ray Community
• Community Baby Shower Held For Expectant Mothers In Alexandria
• 125th Anniversary Of Black Man's Lynching To Be Marked In Alexandria
• Spring2Action Fundraiser Reaches $2.5 Million Goal In Alexandria
• Del Ray Vintage And Flea Market Raises Awareness For Breast Cancer
• Real Estate Agent Helps Children's Hospital Unit: Alexandria Hero
• Alexandria-Area Girl Scouts Honored With Bronze Award

Transportation

• Potomac Yard Metro Has Tentative Opening Date In 2023
• Alexandria Metro Stations To Reopen, Yellow Line Project Continues
• Speed Enforcement Cameras Planned In Some Alexandria School Zones
• Authority To Lower Speed Limit Given By Alexandria City Council
• Grant To Support Launch For Non-Motorized Boats On Four Mile Run
• Feedback Sought On Improvements For Northern Mount Vernon Avenue
• Fare-Free DASH Bus Draws More Ridership, Few Concerns: Report
• Transportation Projects Impacting Alexandria In NVTA Long-Range Plan
• Incorrect Red Light Camera Tickets To Be Refunded In Alexandria

Other Community News

• Niche 2022 Best Places To Live: Alexandria Ranks Nationally
• Rent Prices Increase Near Alexandria Metro Stops Since 2021: Report
• Alexandria: See Jan. 3 Winter Storm Photos, Snowfall Totals
• Alexandria Gets Perfect Marks On Municipal Equality Index For 3rd Year
• $7 Million Lottery Ticket Bought In Alexandria