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🌱 Patch AM: Why Del Ray just beat Old Town as Alexandria’s favorite neighborhood

Coming up on the Del Ray Patch calendar: 31st Annual Art on the Avenue

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Good morning to you Del Ray! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Del Ray just beat Old Town as Alexandria's favorite neighborhood
  • What spooky surprises await at Del Ray's Halloween pop-up bar?

Also on today's calendar: 31st Annual Art on the Avenue and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best neighborhood in Alexandria, VA (alxnow.com) — Del Ray has just been voted Alexandria's best neighborhood by more than 1,000 ALXnow readers, praised for its walkable streets, community events, and small businesses along Mount Vernon Avenue. The poll also highlights Old Town, Rosemont, and several other nearby neighborhoods, but Del Ray clearly stands out as the city's favorite place to live and visit.
   

• 8 Halloween pop-ups and other spooktacular events in the DC area (wtop.com) — Del Ray residents can dive into Halloween early with the Nightmare on the Avenue pop-up bar and a one-night Spooking Speakeasy at Matt & Tony's, both bringing themed cocktails and spooky decor to the neighborhood. The broader guide also highlights haunted pop-ups, trivia nights, costume contests, and immersive Halloween experiences across D.C., Fairfax, Ashburn, Reston, and beyond throughout October.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Give Kids the Gift of New Socks for Colder Weather —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch

🗞 Nearby News

Alexandria

  • Art Safari Returns Oct. 24: Three Floors of Torpedo Factory Creativity for Kids (thezebra.org)
  • Alexandria Fitness Studio Rebrands as Imperium Strength and Longevity (popville.com)
  • License plate reader helped track down West End murder suspect, police chief says (alxnow.com)

Vienna

  • Huge New Fitness Center Planned For Vacant Space At Tysons Galleria: Report (patch.com)
  • E-Bikes, E-Scooters Banned From Athletic Fields, Vienna Elementary Reminds Parents After Misuse (patch.com)

Ok Del Ray! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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