Ashburn|News|
Mortgage Paid Off For Firefighter Trevor Brown's Family
Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced the family of fallen Firefighter Trevor Brown was one of the families getting their mortgage paid off.
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|
Accessory Living Units Proposal Heads To Hearing In Vienna
A proposal to allow accessory living units in certain zoning districts in Vienna is first up for review by the planning commission.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Bicyclist Struck Near I-66 Interchange In Manassas Area
Prince William County Police are seeking information on a hit-and-run that sent a bicyclist to the hospital.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Marsteller Property Discussions Continue After City Purchase
Residents are providing input on what they'd like to see at the Marsteller property, which the city envisions as its first community center.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
32nd Special Election Set As Democrats, Republicans Hold Caucuses
Ahead of a January special election for state Sen. Suhas Subramanyam's seat, the two parties are choosing nominees through caucuses.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Teen Charged With Attempted Abduction In Woodbridge: Police Report
An attempted abduction and burglar stopped by a homeowner speaking on a home camera were among the weekend incidents reported to police.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Holiday Tree Lightings 2024: See Events Around Loudoun County
The first of the Christmas tree lightings will happen in mid-November, followed by other events leading into early December.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
ACPS Capital Budget Includes Planning For Pre-K 8 Restructuring
As the school board examines options for Pre-8 school restructuring, the capital budget proposal takes that into account.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Native Shaboozey Earns Grammy Nominations
Shaboozey, a Gar-Field High School graduate, earned Grammy nominations for his music and collaboration with Beyoncé.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Woman Dies In Oakton 2-Vehicle Crash: Police
A passenger in a vehicle struck at an Oakton intersection died over the weekend, according to Fairfax County Police.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Car Fire Spreads To Home In Rural Area Of Prince William County
A fire spreading from a car to a home caused significant damage and required a rural water supply for firefighters.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Sexual Abuse Leading To Teen's Pregnancy Gets Alexandria Man Sentence
A 14-year-old girl gave birth to a baby as a result of repeated sexual abuse by a 34-year-old man, prosecutors say.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Pet Of The Week: A Friend For Kids And Dogs
Richard is an energetic dog who has lived with kids and thrives with other canine companions.
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Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Transit To Remove Some Routes, Increase Commuter Bus Fare
A higher fare for the commuter bus routes and elimination of some morning and evening routes are coming in December.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
'If You Lived Here' Occoquan, Lorton Episode To Premiere On Nov. 11
An episode of PBS affiliate's "If You Lived Here" show focuses on the Occoquan and Lorton communities, highlighting landmarks and homes.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
$1 Million Lottery Prize Scored By Vienna Resident
A Vienna resident was close to winning the $165 million Powerball jackpot but got $1 million as a consolation prize.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Veterans Day 2024: Ceremonies, What's Closed Around Vienna
Veterans Day, which recognizes those who have served in the military, will prompt ceremonies and deals for vets.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Cop Shoots 2 | Sex Crime At Metro | Pro-Palestine Graffiti: VA News
How VA Voted In Elections | Congressman's Cancer | 5-Car Fatal Crash | Military Tech Sale To Russia | Fight Over Soccer | Cloned VA Ferrets
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Plans Grand Opening In Alexandria
Virginia Tech will have a grand opening for its first academic building of the Innovation Campus in Alexandria's Potomac Yard.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Unconscious
Police believe a hit-and-run crash led to the death of a pedestrian found in the road in Woodbridge.
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