Alexandria Dispatches

Welcome to Alexandria Dispatches, a collection of this week's top stories you may have missed in the City of Alexandria and surrounding communities.

West End Alexandria Patch:

Photo Gallery: Trick-or-Treaters Descend on Cameron Station: The West End neighborhood drew children from as far away as Lorton.

West End Residents Recover From Sandy: Some people were forced from their homes due to trees down, water damage.

Gov. McDonnell: Virginia 'Spared' in Hurricane Sandy Damage: The governor said power should be restored to all Dominion customers by Thursday.

Old Town Alexandria Patch:

Kaine Visits Alexandria Seaport Foundation: U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine (D) says there are still undecided voters to be had days before the election.

Boat Club Asks Circuit Court to Reconsider Wales Alley Case: Old Dominion Boat Club wants Alexandria's Circuit Court to reconsider allowing Virtue Feed & Grain to use Wales Alley for outdoor seating.

High Court to Hear Waterfront Plan Appeal: Virginia's Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal to a Circuit Court decision on the city's waterfront plan and related zoning issue.

Old Town Alexandria Named a Top U.S. Downtown: Livability.com cites Old Town, Virginia for its economic vitality and amenities, among other things.

Del Ray Patch:

Holy Cow Burger Joint to Open Before End of Year: Pork Barrel BBQ restaurateurs preparing new burger venture with a charitable arm.

Historic Del Ray Symposium Set for Nov. 10: Del Ray Citizens Association teaming with Alexandria historical organizations for free conference aimed at preserving Del Ray's history and structures.

Will Artley Appearing on Cooking Show ‘Chopped’: Chef sworn to secrecy as to what happens on show.

Signs of the Times: Political signs pop up all over Alexandria, then come down for Hurricane Sandy.

Annandale Patch:

Tutti Frutti Serves Up Frozen Yogurt in Annandale: The store, which opened in early September, offers more than 50 flavors of yogurt.

Buenos Grill Mexican Restaurant Now Open: After months of delays, the restaurant located on Columbia Pike in Annandale, opened on Wednesday.

Annandale Taxi Driver Pleads Guilty in Peach Therapy Massage Case: An unlicensed taxi driver, Jin Seob Oh, drove women across state lines to provide sexual services at the Annandale massage parlor.