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Alexandria pushes back timeline for $2.1M Taylor Run stream stabilization

Published July 21, 2026 at 2:45PM | Updated July 21, 2026 at 5:17PM

Areas covered by the Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Project (via City of Alexandria)

Alexandria has pushed back the timeline on a project to stabilize the Taylor Run stream and sanitary sewer infrastructure at risk of damage from erosion.

The city’s Department of Transportation & Environmental Services Stormwater Division and design consultant AECOM hosted a community briefing Monday (July 20) to present the 60% design on the Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Project. The $2.1 million project is based on recommendations from the Taylor Run Consensus Building Group, a stakeholder group formed to address community concerns from the previous stream restoration proposal. The former proposal drew controversy over its environmental impacts, leading City Council to send the full stream restoration back to study in 2021.

Weather

NOW: Over 7,800 without power in Alexandria after severe storms

By Emily Leayman

Published June 22, 2026 at 7:45PM

Power outages in the West End of Alexandria (via Dominion Energy)

More than 7,800 customers are without power in Alexandria as the city and region are hit with severe thunderstorms tonight (Monday).

As of 7:45 p.m., Dominion Energy reported 7,821 customers without power across five outage areas. The outages are concentrated around the West End north and south of Duke Street, but they’ve also been reported in Taylor Run, Rosemont and Arlandria.

Around Town

From spring markets to Little Birdie preview: Guide to Alexandria’s May 29-31 weekend events

By Emily Leayman

Published May 29, 2026 at 3:45PM

Arts and Craft Fair at Tavern Square (via Made in ALX/Facebook)

The last weekend of May brings a variety of activities, from spring markets to the city’s D-Day tribute.

Shoppers can check out the Carlyle Crossing Spring Hue Market Friday and Volunteer Alexandria and Made in ALX Arts & Crafts Fairs Sunday. Foodies will get a chance Saturday to try Little Birdie before it opens in Del Ray later in June.

News

UPDATED: Man injured in accidental shooting with no other injuries in Taylor Run

By Emily Leayman

Published May 28, 2026 at 3:40PM | Updated May 28, 2026 at 7:00PM

Alexandria Police cruiser (staff photo by James Cullum)

This story has been updated with additional details from APD.

The Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria Fire Department responded to an apparent accidental shooting in a Taylor Run apartment this afternoon (May 28).

News

Alexandria world champion fighter Amine Ballafrikh returning to the ring to inspire others

By James Cullum

Published April 15, 2026 at 3:45PM | Updated April 15, 2026 at 5:25PM

Amine Ballafrikh, owner of Atlas Muy Thai, 2395 S. Dove Street, with his young son (staff photo by James Cullum)

After two years away from the ring, Alexandria world champion Muay Thai kickboxer Amine “The Lion” Ballafrikh has announced his comeback.

Earlier this month, Ballafrikh announced on social media that he’d spent the last two years with his young family, building his Atlas Muay Thai gym (2395 S. Dove Street) and coaching his fighters.

News

Public hearing on Duke Street and W. Taylor Run intersection planned tonight

By James Cullum

Published April 7, 2026 at 2:45PM

Telegraph Road access ramp design (via City of Alexandria)

Alexandria is holding a public hearing tonight (Tuesday) on its plan to improve safety at a high-crash location on Duke Street while reducing neighborhood cut-through traffic.

The Duke Street and West Taylor Run Intersection Project has been in the design stage since 2024, with construction estimated to occur in 2027 and 2028. The final design of the project will wrap up this year, according to the city.

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Alternatives to large plunge pool proposed for Taylor Run stream stabilization project

By Emily Leayman

Published March 31, 2026 at 2:45PM

Areas covered by the Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Project (via City of Alexandria)

Two alternatives to a larger plunge pool for the Taylor Run stream stabilization project — with fewer impacts to trees — were proposed as the project moves closer to construction.

The city is conducting the Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization project on about 1.7 acres around Chinquapin Park near Alexandria City High School. It replaced the original stream restoration project that City Council sent back to study in 2021 amid controversy over its environmental impacts. The project aims to address erosion around the stream while protecting surrounding infrastructure, including sanitary sewer pipes, manholes, stormwater pipe outfalls and the park’s trail.

News

City seeks feedback on developing Taylor Run infrastructure plans

By Katie Taranto

Published November 24, 2025 at 9:15AM

Downstream photo of Taylor Run from the infrastructure project's photo log, in an area near an exposed sanitary sewer manhole (via City of Alexandria)

Alexandria residents have until next Friday to submit feedback on the city’s developing Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Project plans.

Currently at 30% design completion, the project is focused on “protecting critical, at-risk stormwater and sanitary sewer infrastructure, through a targeted, minimal intervention approach,” according to a city announcement. The full design is anticipated to be complete by September 2026, with construction commencing one month later.

News

Metro Motor is looking to expand with new tow lot and office in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published May 19, 2025 at 12:00PM

3102 Colvin Street (via Google Maps)

Metro Motor Towing is looking to open another towing office and storage lot in Alexandria.

The 14,250-square-foot property at 3106 Colvin Street in the city’s Taylor Run neighborhood is just off Duke Street and was previously home to Road Res-Q. Metro Motor Towing, which operates repair shops and tow lots at multiple locations in the city, D.C., and Maryland, is looking to operate at the property 24 hours a day with a parking capacity of 20 vehicles.

News

Alexandria’s Natural Resources Manager ‘retires early in frustration’ after battles within city government

By Vernon Miles

Published December 6, 2023 at 3:30PM

Alexandria Natural Resources Manager Rod Simmons (courtesy photo)

Alexandria Natural Resources Manager Rod Simmons has been a prominent voice for environmental concerns around the city in recent years, but Simmons told ALXnow that battles behind the scenes have led him to retire after 27 years in city government.

Simmons, a city employee with the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, was at the center of controversies related to Taylor Run and other projects.

News

Police: Multiple gunshots reported Monday night near Bishop Ireton High School

By James Cullum

Published November 7, 2023 at 9:30AM

Gunfire was reported in the 2800 block of Nob Hill Court next to Bishop Ireton High School, Nov. 6, 2023 (via Google Maps)

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating reports of gunfire approximately 100 feet from Bishop Ireton High School on Monday night.

Five gunshots were reported in the 2800 block of Nob Hill Court at around 6:23 p.m. on Nov. 6, according to the APD scanner. No injuries were reported, and APD discovered that one bullet smashed through an apartment window 350 feet away in the 2900 block of Seay Street, according to scanner traffic.