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Morning Del Ray! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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  • Could a tiny kitchen bump-out transform your Del Ray home?

Also on today's calendar: Shops of Del Ray's Holiday Sip & Shop and 15 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 40 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, temps: high: 37, low: 30.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 44 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kitchen Remodeling Example in Arlington, VA (resident.com) — Homeowners in neighborhoods like Del Ray, Arlington, and Falls Church can draw lessons from this detailed Arlington kitchen remodel, which shows how a small 22' x 10' bump-out can completely change how a first floor functions. The article walks through zoning constraints, design choices, and budget-friendly strategies like blending old and new cabinetry to create a brighter, more social kitchen without a massive addition.
   

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