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Alexandria Man Charged in Edison High Assaults; City Celebrates Arts, Halloween

A man's arrest for assaulting students has shaken the community. But Alexandria is also coming together to celebrate arts and Halloween, and support residents during the shutdown.

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Alexandria Man Charged in Edison High Assaults; City Celebrates Arts, Halloween

Alexandria is abuzz with news this week. A local man faces charges for sexually assaulting students at Edison High. Meanwhile, the city gears up for its first Art Eventbrite event and Halloween preparations. The community also rallied to support residents during the recent government shutdown.

On a more serious note, an Alexandria man was recently charged with sexually assaulting two students at Edison High. The city's police department is investigating the incident, and the man is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

In brighter news, Alexandria is set to host its inaugural Art Eventbrite event on October 15. The event aims to celebrate and showcase the city's thriving arts scene. Meanwhile, residents are encouraged to nominate their best decorated Halloween houses and businesses by October 19 for a chance to win prizes.

During the recent government shutdown, Alexandria mobilized its resources to assist affected residents. Local businesses offered discounts, and Visit Alexandria provided free attraction passes. The shutdown began on October 1, 2025, and lasted until further notice.

Looking ahead, the weather forecast for Alexandria includes sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees on Thursday, with an east wind around 8 mph. Thursday night will see partly cloudy conditions, with a low around 52 degrees, and an east wind at around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. As for politics, a former State Department official is set to enter the 8th Congressional district race on October 6, 2025, though their name has not been disclosed yet.

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