Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Double Shooting In Alexandria Leads To Charges For 2
Alexandria Police have charged two people in a double shooting that injured two juveniles in a car.
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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Manassas, VA|News|
Where To See Santa In Manassas This Christmas Season
From the annual Santa Train to the signature Santa Lights and parade, here's where Santa is paying a visit in Manassas.
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Ashburn|News|
Another Special Election Planned As Delegate Runs For VA Senate
Del. Kannan Srinivasan is vacating his Virginia House seat to run for Virginia Senate, prompting a second special election.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Meals Tax Decision Deferred To December By Vienna Town Council
Vienna Town Council did not make a decision on the temporary 1 percent meals tax addition after a Monday public hearing.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
These Are The Best Middle Schools In VA: U.S. News Ranking
These are Virginia's top 25 public middle schools, a new ranking said. See if your school made the list.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Fire Response Damages 3 Businesses In Old Town Alexandria
A newly-opened bookstore was among the three women-owned businesses affected by a fire Sunday night in Old Town Alexandria.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Road Diet For Pickett Street Upheld By Alexandria City Council
An appeal from Cameron Station residents and several businesses on a road diet for S. Pickett Street was denied by City Council.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Woman Sexually Assaulted In Manassas Area Walmart Parking Lot
Prince William County Police are seeking a suspect in an assault of a woman in a Walmart parking lot.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Free Roof For Holiday Giveaway Open To NoVA Residents, Nonprofits
Northern Virginia's DryHome Roofing and Siding is accepting nominations for its Free Roof for the Holidays for a person or nonprofit.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
First Commuter Parking Garage In Prince William County Opens
A new parking garage will bring changes to bus routes and include electric vehicle charging spaces.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Meals Tax, Accessory Living Units: Key Items Head To Vienna Council
From a meals tax to fund a recreational facility to permitting accessory living units, here's what Town Council has on the agenda Monday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Democratic, Republican Nominees Chosen For 32nd Senate District
Two candidates are set to compete for the 32nd Senate District seat, as Suhas Subramanyam was elected to Congress.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Rabies Alert Issued After Encounters With Fox In Ashburn Farm
Several people and dogs were in contact with a fox that tested positive for rabies, according to Loudoun's health department.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Light Pollution Awareness Event Held For Dark Skies Day In Vienna
An event to educate the public on light pollution and the benefits of dark skies will be hosted at the Vienna Community Center.
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Ashburn|News|
Vehicle Registration Fee, Tax Rates Considered By Loudoun Supervisors
A Board of Supervisors committee requested a budget proposal with lower tax rates to be considered during the next budget process.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Chocolate And Coffee Festival, Craft Shows: DC, NoVA Weekend Events
Weekend events in DC, NoVA: Winter Lantern Festival, Tree Lighting Festival, Holiday Kick-Off, Astronomy Festival, and Dessert Festival.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Cocaine In Hot Chocolate | Tampon Lawsuit | Cockfighting Ring: VA News
Helping Fallen Firefighter's Family | Tampon Policy Lawsuit | Cockfighting Ring | Accessing Ginsburg's Health Records | Casino Referendum
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Shooting Injures Man At Woodbridge Condo Complex: Police
Prince William County Police believe the shooting at a condo complex early Friday was related to an altercation in a home.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day 2024
There are numerous options for Thanksgiving dine-in and takeout packages to help you celebrate the holiday.
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Ashburn|News|
41 VA Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List
Virginia had the second-highest percentage of hospitals earning "A" grades in new safety ratings. See the top hospitals.
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