Old Town Flooding, Protesters At Nielsen's Home: June In Review

ALEXANDRIA, VA—From police investigations to flooding at the waterfront, your neighbors were reading a variety of stories on Old Town Alexandria 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 Alexandria from June:

Photos: Floodwaters Strike At Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

Days of heavy rain have taken their toll on the Potomac River. Flooding began even before high tide hit around.

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.

CVS Employee Assaulted In Alexandria Robbery: Police

Alexandria Police are seeking two suspects that assaulted an employee and robbed a CVS.

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.

Portner Brewhouse Closes Down In Alexandria

Portner Brewhouse has closed in West End Alexandria, the owners said in a statement. Inspired by Robert Portner, founder of the brewing company that became the largest pre-Prohibition brewery in the the southeast and the largest employer in Alexandria, his great-great grandaughters Catherine and Margaret Portner opened Portner Brewhouse last March.

Multiple Vehicles Catch Fire, 1 Dead On Woodrow Wilson Bridge

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

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.

Look Inside: Jeff And Denise Austin's Alexandria Home On Market

Jeff Austin, who represents basketball stars such as Stephen Curry, and Denise Austin, a fitness instructor, are selling their Alexandria condo.

Alexandria July 4th Fireworks And Other Events: 2018 Guide

Celebrate America's 242nd birthday and Alexandria's 269th with fireworks on the waterfront on Saturday, July 7.

Misha's Coffee Applies For Move To King Street

Misha's Coffee, a longtime coffee roaster at 102 S Patrick Street, has applied to move its flagship location to King Street.

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