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Alexandria Businesses, City Support Federal Workers During Shutdown

Local businesses offer discounts, city provides resources. Plus, mark your calendars for the State of the Arts event and the 8th congressional race.

Sky is cloudy. Buildings with glass windows. Front we can see water, fence and people. This is sign...
Sky is cloudy. Buildings with glass windows. Front we can see water, fence and people. This is sign board. In-front of his buildings there are trees and flags.

Alexandria Businesses, City Support Federal Workers During Shutdown

Alexandria businesses and city officials have rallied to support residents and federal workers during a recent government shutdown. Meanwhile, the city prepares for its inaugural State of the Arts event and looks ahead to the 8th congressional race.

When a government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, Alexandria businesses stepped up to help federal workers. They offered discounts, with Visit Alexandria providing free attraction passes. The city also mobilized resources to assist affected residents.

On a lighter note, Alexandria will hold its first State of the Arts event on October 15. Details about this cultural celebration are yet to be announced. In political news, the race for the 8th congressional seat is underway, following the dismissal of a former Foreign Service officer from Alexandria. The city awaits news on who will run in the upcoming election on Friday, October 2, 2025.

In other local news, an Alexandria man was charged with sexually assaulting two students at Edison High. Weather-wise, expect partly cloudy conditions tonight with a low around 52 degrees. You can catch tonight's sunset in Alexandria via MonumentCam.

As the government shutdown continues, Alexandria businesses and city officials continue to support residents and federal workers. The city also looks forward to its inaugural State of the Arts event and the upcoming 8th congressional race. Meanwhile, an Alexandria man faces charges for sexually assaulting two students, and residents can enjoy a pleasant evening with partly cloudy skies.

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