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Flooding, New Businesses: Top Stories In Alexandria For 2020
The top news stories of 2020 in Old Town included school renamings, Landmark Mall plan, business closings and Confederate statue removed.
ALEXANDRIA, VA— It won't be long now until 2020 rolls over to the New Year. Quite a bit has happened in Old Town Alexandria. From business openings and closings to flooding and the coronavirus pandemic, Patch covered it. So which stories did Patch readers find the most interesting for Old Town Alexandria? Patch has rounded up the top stories from 2020 as listed below. As always, thank you for being loyal readers.
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- 3 Major Floods Spur Push For Improvements In Alexandria
- Photos: Storm Leads To Flooding In Alexandria Streets, Homes
- Statue, Street Name To Honor Earl Lloyd, First Black NBA Player
- Plan For New Alexandria Hospital At Landmark Mall Site Announced
- Alexandria Councilmember Del Pepper Will Not Seek Re-Election
- T.C. Williams, Maury Elementary To Be Renamed In Alexandria
- Black Lives Matter Protesters Meet For Daily Walks In Alexandria
- Alexandria Irish Festival, Goes Virtual In 2020, Supports Vendors
- Robert E. Lee Boyhood Home Is Sold In Old Town Alexandria
- Alexandria Nurse Decried Coronavirus Conspiracies Before Death
- The Irish Walk To Close After 50 Years In Alexandria
- Chewish Deli To Open At Former Pendleton Carryout Co. Spot
- The Christmas Attic Closes After Nearly 50 Years In Alexandria
- Fried Chicken And Beer Pop-Up Comes To Alexandria
- Alexandria Face Mask Mandate To Take Effect On Oct. 1
- Confederate Statue Removed In Old Town Alexandria
- Alexandria Chef Wins On Episode Of Food Network's 'Chopped'
- Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Cheers Up Seniors With Music
- Yoga Studio Helps Members Cope With Pandemic: Alexandria Hero
- Jewelry Store To Close After 67 Years In Alexandria
- Sears Store To Close At Alexandria's Landmark Mall
- Old Town Shop Keeps Doors Open With Mask Sales, Capacity Limit
- New Grocer To Emphasize Sustainable Shopping In Alexandria
- Mount Purrnon Cat Café Pounces Into Alexandria In August
- Sur La Table To Close At End Of September In Alexandria
- Doyle's Outpost Brings Arcade, Laser Tag To Alexandria
- Hand Roll Sushi Concept, Bar Open In Former Eamonn's, PX Space
- Hank And Mitzi's Italian Kitchen Set To Open In Alexandria
- Patagonia Opens In Former Old Town Theater Space
- Alexandria Duke Street Transitway Part Of Funded NoVA Projects
- Restaurants You'd Love To Bring Back In Alexandria
- Man Accused Of West End Alexandria Murder Has Died
- Readers Respond: Your Go-To Restaurants In Alexandria
- Killer E.S.P. Staff Quit Over Owner's Alleged Views
- Morning Water Taxi Service For Commuters Approved In Alexandria
- Four-Alarm Fire Destroys Parts Of South Alex Development: Update
- Alexandria Dog Rescue Featured In 2020 Puppy Bowl
- Alexandria Restaurant Partners Adds Air Purification Technology
- Silver Diner Set To Open At West Alex Development
- Alexandria Again Named A Top Small U.S. City By Condé Nast
- FEMA Preliminary Flood Zone Maps Released For Alexandria
- VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital To Halt Overnight Emergency Care
- Get Air Trampoline Park Bounces Into Alexandria
- VA Seniors' Love Stories Stand Test Of Time On Valentine's Day
- City Of Alexandria To Buy Freedom House For $1.8 Million
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