Protesters At Nielsen's Home, $1 Summer Movies: June In Review

ALEXANDRIA, VA—From an invasive plant to Vice Mayor Justin Wilson's win, your neighbors were reading a variety of stories on Del Ray Patch in June. Protesters at Secretary Nielsen's home, Jefferson Davis Highway renaming and La Bergerie's announcement were among the top stories.

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

Invasive Plant Causing Burns, Blindness, Found In Alexandria

Hogweed, an invasive plant with sap that can cause third-degree burns and blindness, has been found in Alexandria, according to a homeowners association.

Alexandria Mom Gets Prison Time For Cruelty To Kids

An Alexandria mom has been sentenced for cruelty to her three children. Prosecutors say she left three children aged 12, 5, and 1, in a dirty, dark basement for days at a time.

Alexandria Theater To Offer $1 Family Movies This Summer

Regal Cinemas is bringing back its $1 family movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Alexandria Primary: Wilson Upsets Silberberg In Mayor's Race

Vice Mayor Justin Wilson defeated Alexandria Mayor Allison Silberberg in an upset victory during the June 12 Democratic primary race.

Multiple Vehicles Catch Fire, 1 Dead On Woodrow Wilson Bridge

One person died after multiple cars caught on fire on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.

La Bergerie Unable To Reopen In Old Town Alexandria

Laurent and Margaret Ticer Janowsky, who also own Del Ray Cafe, said legal costs from a lawsuit brought up by a group of residents has left them unable to pursue reopening La Bergerie.

Protesters Gather Outside Secretary Nielsen's Alexandria Home

Protesters were outside Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen's home in Old Town Alexandria to criticize the Trump administration's immigration policy.

Del Ray Restaurant Nominated For 'Best Gluten-Free Bakery'

Del Ray's Happy Tart is up for "Best Gluten-Free Bakery" in USA Today's 10 Best contest.

Alexandria Renames Jefferson Davis Highway

Alexandria City Council members voted unanimously to rename the controversial Jefferson Davis Highway after three years of public feedback, according to media reports. It'll become Richmond Highway on Jan. 1.

&pizza To Open First Alexandria Location

DC-based pizza phenomenon &pizza will open its first Alexandria location at the Potomac Yard Shopping Center in July.

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