Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Alexandria?
Patch wants to see the best holiday light displays in Alexandria. Send us photos for our upcoming holiday lights feature.
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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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Woodbridge?
Patch wants to see the best holiday light displays in Woodbridge. Send us photos for our upcoming holiday lights feature.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Ashburn?
Patch wants to see the best holiday light displays in Ashburn. Send us photos for our upcoming holiday lights feature.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Indoor Slide Park To Open At Woodbridge's Potomac Mills
Slick City Action Park will be an indoor attraction with slides and air courts at the Potomac Mills mall.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Community Survey Shows Perception Of Livability, Branding
A survey found an improvement in residents' perception of livability from 2015 but a decline from the last ratings in 2018.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Road Rage Shooting Leads To Charges: Sheriff's Office
Two people were charged in a road rage shooting that did not injure the people in the other vehicle, according to the sheriff's office.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Boat Parades, Winterfest, Holiday Market
Weekend events in DC, NoVA: Christmas parades, tree lightings, holiday markets, Christmas in Middleburg, Winter Walk of Lights and more.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Bank Opening In Former Noodles & Company Space In Vienna
Citibank is planning to open a branch that will have room for community programming in a former restaurant space.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Truck Slams Condos | Starved Dog | Trump Office Burglary: VA News
Missing Wife Trial | Fatal Cop Shooting | Fighting Panhandling | School Lottery Backlash | School Bus Driver Homicide | Fatal Train Crash
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Shake Shack Planned For Alexandria's King Street
Shake Shack, a fast food chain known for its burgers, crinkle fries and custard shakes, is looking to open a location on King Street.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Fire Affects Children's Entertainment Center In Woodbridge
Kid's Choice Sport & Fun Center said it was closed after a three-alarm fire that spread from the outside of a home Thursday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Santa Runs To Return To Neighborhoods Around Vienna: 2024 Schedule
Santa and his elves will visit Vienna neighborhoods over eight days with the volunteer fire department's antique fire engine.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
New Cell Phone-Free Guidelines Approved By Prince William School Board
Prince William County Public Schools will introduce new cell phone restrictions for the upcoming school year after school board action.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Trump Campaign Office In Ashburn Burglary Suspect Arrested
The suspect in the burglary of a Republican and Trump campaign office in Ashburn was arrested when police detained him in San Francisco.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Paints Colors Used In Historic Properties Bring Old Town Charm To Home
In the desirable Old Town market, some buyers may be drawn to a home with historic inspiration without the maintenance of an older home.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
NoVA Virginia Family Service Opening Ashburn Early Childhood Ed Center
Nonprofit Northern Virginia Family Service is preparing to open a permanent home for its Head Start and Early Head Start serving Loudoun.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
House Fire In Buckhall Neighborhood Displaces 3 Residents
Prince William County Fire and Rescue said no injuries resulted from a house fire on a windy early Thursday morning.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Scottish Christmas Walk, Holiday Boat Parades Return To Alexandria
Two parades in one day will highlight Alexandria's busiest holiday weekend. See schedules of activities and road impacts.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Knife-Wielding Man Fatally Shot By Cop At PWC Police, Fire Station
A fatal officer-involved shooting happened at a police station and fire station property in the Woodbridge area.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Manassas?
Patch wants to see the best holiday light displays in Manassas. Send us photos for our upcoming holiday lights feature.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
