Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Education Association Chosen For Collective Bargaining
The Loudoun Education Association won the collective bargaining election for certified employees like teachers and non-certified employees.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
- Ashburn, VA
Emily Leayman has been a local editor with Patch since March 2017. She leads coverage for the Northern Virginia communities of Alexandria, Ashburn, Manassas, Woodbridge and Vienna. At Patch, Emily was named to the Virginia School Boards Association Media Honor Roll in 2023 for her coverage of local schools.
Before joining Patch, Emily reported on education news for Watchdog.org in Washington, DC. Her coverage focused on the impact of school choice and Washington, DC's public charter school system.
Emily graduated from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania with a degree in professional writing and minors in public relations and Spanish. During her time at college, Emily freelanced for the Berks-Mont Newspapers, covering local news in Berks County, Pennsylvania. She was an editor at the university's student newspaper, The Keystone, for four years, including two as editor-in-chief.
A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Emily lives in Loudoun County, Virginia. Contact Emily with story ideas at emily.leayman@patch.com and follow her on Twitter @emilyleayman.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
New Alexandria Police Chief Sworn In, Outlines 100-Day Plan
New Police Chief Tarrick McGuire officially started his work leading the Alexandria Police Department and presented a 100-day plan.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Sexual Assault Attempted At Prince William County Park: Police
A park visitor helped a woman contact police after a masked man's attempted sexual assault in the park, according to county police.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
New Restaurant Proposed For Former Red Lobster Space In Alexandria
After Red Lobster closed its Alexandria location, a new Japanese and Asian buffet restaurant is proposed with small additions.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Tinder Meetup Leads To Shooting In Dale City: Police
A man who arranged to meet a woman on the Tinder dating app was shot by an unknown man, according to Prince William County Police.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Temporary Meals Tax Proposal Deferred Again By Vienna Council
Vienna Town Council will not make a decision on the 1 percent temporary meals tax hike to fund a pool and fitness center.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Holiday Lights: See Displays To Visit In 2024
We are asking Vienna residents to share their festive yard displays worth visiting this holiday season. See our holiday display submissions.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Onelife Fitness Sees Line At Opening Of New Manassas Location
Onelife Fitness is a new fitness center in Manassas with a pool, sauna, classes and more amenities for members.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Sentara Marks 15 Years Of Taking Over Woodbridge Hospital
Sentara is looking back on 15 years of running Woodbridge's hospital, which was originally Potomac Hospital founded in 1972.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Free Local Bus, Paratransit Service Begins In Loudoun In New Year
Despite a recent fare increase on commuter bus routes, other Loudoun County Transit routes will become free in the new year.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade Of Lights: See 2024 Winners
The Holiday Boat Parade of Lights drew dozens of decorated boats along the Alexandria waterfront, and 10 of them earned awards.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Ashburn's Jingle Bell Rock & Run To Feature Festive Fun, 125+ Vendors
Ringing In Hope Jingle Bell Rock & Run in Ashburn will support Inova Life With Cancer and have EatLoco Farmers Market vendors present.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Second Primary Election Early Voting Location Sought In Alexandria
The Alexandria Electoral Board has proposed using a satellite early voting location for primary elections as well.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Christmas Tree Wonderland In Vienna Inspired By Family's Tradition
A real estate team opened a new Christmas experience with dozens of themed trees, inspired by a family tradition that got paused years ago.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Digital Data Center Ruling In PWC Appealed By Opponents
The American Battlefield Trust and group of residents are appealing the ruling that upheld Prince William County's Digital Gateway approval.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Stolen Vehicle Pursuit South Of Alexandria Leads To Arrest
State police got help from Fairfax County and Alexandria police in pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Route 1 Monday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
I-95 Lane Closures Planned In PWC Through Late Winter
Work to prepare for a bridge replacement project will prompt lane closures on I-95 through the late winter, according to VDOT.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Jan. 7 Special Elections: Early Voting To Begin In Loudoun County
Early voting will get underway for two special elections, spurred by Suhas Subramanyam's election to Congress.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Endangered Missing Man In Montclair Found Safe By Police
A missing man last seen in the early morning has been located, according to Prince William County Police.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Children's Bookstore Hooray For Books To Close
Hooray for Books, an independently-owned bookstore, will close as its lease ends on upper King Street in Old Town.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
