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Why Pets Are Surrendered: DC, VA Animal Shelters Share Experiences - Del Ray, VA - Local animal shelters told Patch there is no spike in post-holiday surrenders. But there are a few key reasons for surrenders year round.

Majority Oppose Capitals, Wizards Arena In Alexandria: Patch Survey - Del Ray, VA - Convenience, traffic and the impact on downtown DC were some of the factors readers opposed to the arena mentioned in Patch's survey.

Zoning For Housing Approved, A 'Powerful Tool' For Housing Supply - Del Ray, VA - Alexandria City Council voted to approve the Zoning for Housing reforms, including changes to single-family home zones.

Book Vending Machine Donated By PTA Introduced To Alexandria Students - Del Ray, VA - There's a new way for elementary school students to get excited about reading: a book vending machine that they can get with special tokens.

For 102-Year-Old Alexandria Woman, Hobbies Don't Have Age Limit - Del Ray, VA - Between happy hour and trivia, there's plenty to enjoy about life as a centenarian for an Alexandria resident.

Middle School Athletics Floated For Alexandria Public Schools - Del Ray, VA - A proposal presented to the Alexandria School Board would introduce school-based athletic programs serving middle school students.

Del Ray's Star Wars-Themed First Thursday Postponed To October - Del Ray, VA - The final First Thursday event of the year is postponed due to the weather, but it will make an October comeback with "Revenge of the 5th."

Alexandria Grad Noah Lyles Sprints To 100m World Championship - Del Ray, VA - Noah Lyles, an Alexandria high school graduate, became the men's 100m world champion and is attempting to break Usain Bolt's 200m record.

Mount Vernon Community School Principal Candidates Make Pitches - Del Ray, VA - After the Mount Vernon Community School's principal resigned, a search started to select a replacement.

Renovation Plan For Del Ray's Largest Park Approved - Del Ray, VA - The renovation plan for Eugene Simpson Stadium Park got final approval as staff addressed concerns about synthetic turf and more.