Manassas Park, VA|News|
Mamta Kafle Bhatt: Husband's Murder Trial Set For September 2025
Naresh Bhatt, who faces new charges including murder in the case of his missing wife, now has a trial date in late 2025.
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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Vienna, VA|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Vienna?
Patch wants to see the best holiday light displays in Vienna. Send us photos for our upcoming holiday lights feature.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: Improper Pesticide, Undated Foods
There were as many as a dozen violations at restaurants during recent health inspections in the Woodbridge area.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria School Bus Driver Charged In Prince George's Homicide
Two Alexandria residents, including a school bus driver, were charged in a fatal shooting in Prince Goerge's County, Maryland.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Wicket Door Pub Closing After 5 Years In Ashburn
Wicket Door Pub, a restaurant with breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, announced its permanent closure.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun County's Most Expensive Home Sale Of 2024 Tops $15M
A nearly century-old equestrian estate in Loudoun County became the county's most expensive home sale of the year at $15.5 million.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Old Town Business Association To Shut Down After BID Fails
Old Town Business, the association that pushed for a Business Improvement Service District, will shut down.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Greater Alexandria, VA|News|
Local Scout Pack 888 Brings Hope Through Service Projects
Cub scouts based in the Fort Hunt area prepared breakfast bags for a shelter, seasonal care packages and other service projects.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Lottery At LCPS Career And Technical Academy Sparks Backlash
After the School Board introduced a lottery for the academy's admissions, some students believe the new system hurts merit-based admissions.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Panhandling Reduction Campaign Launched In Prince William County
Prince William County moved forward with a communications effort to discourage giving directly to panhandlers in the roads.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
4 Indicted In Murder-For-Hire Killing Of Woman In Dale City: Police
Prince William County Police say the woman's husband conspired while in prison to have the victim killed.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Taco Bamba Chef To Open Steakhouse In Vienna
Chef Victor Albisu is working to open a boutique steakhouse not far from his Taco Bamba location in his hometown of Vienna.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Paris Baguette To Hold Grand Opening For Alexandria Location
Paris Baguette, a French-inspired bakery originally started in South Korea, is holding a grand opening for its new Alexandria location.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
2 Fires In Loudoun County Displace 12 People Over Thanksgiving Weekend
A GoFundMe is supporting the Wheeler family, who own a local event marketing agency and lost their home to a fire in Loudoun County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Puppy Nativity Returns In 2024 To Vienna Church
Families can get in the paw-liday spirit with a puppy nativity and Christmas market hosted at a Vienna church.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Where To See Santa In Alexandria This Christmas Season
From the Waterskiing Santa tradition to parades and Santa photos, here's where Santa is paying a visit in Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Tractor-Trailer Hits Condo Building In Woodbridge; 5 Injured
There were 11 vehicles involved in the crash that led a tractor-trailer to hit a condo building off Gordon Boulevard, according to police.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Where To Find A Christmas Tree In Manassas: 2024 Guide
From tree farms to Christmas tree sales, here's where you can find a fresh tree around Manassas and western Prince William County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Market Square Design Phase's Next Community Engagement Phase Begins
The City of Alexandria will present updated concepts of design options for Market Square as part of the City Hall renovation.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Holiday Lights, Upgrades Coming To Neabsco Regional Park In Woodbridge
Construction is happening in part of Neabsco Regional Park as it prepares to open the free Holiday Walk of Lights.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
