Woodbridge, VA|News|
Holiday Tree Lightings 2025: Events Around Woodbridge
Various lightings of Christmas trees are coming up this holiday season. Here's where to find events around Woodbridge.
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|
Historic Alexandria Sites To Be Featured In Virginia 250 Tourism Campaign
Several Historic Alexandria sites will be part of the Virginia 250 Passport launching to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S.
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Ashburn|News|
Holiday Tree Lightings 2025: Events Around Ashburn, Loudoun County
Various lightings of Christmas trees are coming up this holiday season. Here's where to find events around Loudoun County.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Flight Cancellations Disrupting Travel In VA, With No Relief In Sight
Airports in Northern Virginia are experiencing cancellations and delays as the FAA ordered a reduction in flights amid shutdown impacts.
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Ashburn|News|
Cyberattack Claim False, Loudoun County Public Schools Says
Loudoun County Public Schools responded to a social media claim that a cybersecurity issue closed schools on Tuesday.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Restaurant Inspections: Encrusted Dirt, No Handwashing Before Food Prep
Health inspectors found encrusted dirt at several restaurants and one spot with handwashing and hair restraint violations.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Halloween Parade 2025 Winners Named At Vienna Town Council Meeting
The Best of Parade and other Halloween Parade awards were given at Monday's Vienna Town Council meeting.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Closures To Affect Southern Section Of GW Parkway South Of Alexandria
The National Park Service is planning single-lane closures and closures of all southbound lanes during tree maintenance work.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
New Prince William County School Food Pantries Celebrated With Ribbon Cutting
As part of a pilot program, food pantries in 10 schools are providing food to students and families in need.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Holiday Tree Lightings 2025: Events Around Alexandria
Various lightings of Christmas trees are coming up this holiday season. Here's where to find events around Alexandria.
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Ashburn|News|
Explosion, Fire Reported To 911 In Ashburn, Fatality Confirmed
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue said one person was found dead during a response to a potential explosion and fire.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Meadowlark Winter Walk Of Lights Opens For 2025 Holiday Season
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens turns into a winter wonderland filled with lighted displays for a 14th season.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Resident Found Dead In Triangle House Fire: Police
Prince William County Police said a man was found dead Sunday during a response to a house fire.
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Ashburn|News|
'Sus Candy Man' Faces Aggravated Sexual Battery Charge, Additional Victims Possible
The sheriff's office has charged a man believed to be called the "sus candy man" by local children.
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Manassas, VA|News|
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Manassas City Public Schools decided to close schools due to a cyberattack that affected
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Sexual Abuse Of Animals | 'Sandwich Guy' Acquittal | Horse Rescued From Pool: VA News
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Alexandria Pet Of The Week: A Pup With Love For Walks, Cuddle Time
This 5-year-old dog enjoys exploring the neighborhood on walks and having down time to cuddle.
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'These Are Your Neighbors': Food Pantry Responds To Shutdown Impact In PW County
A food distribution for federal workers and contractors is among the food pantry's assistance in response to growing needs.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
School Attendance Zone Changes Possible With New Woodbridge, Potomac Shores Schools
Prince William County Public Schools says it will have a redistricting process due to two new schools opening in the coming years.
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Horse Trapped In Pool Rescued By Prince William County Firefighters
Firefighters specializing in large animal rescues helped a "neigh-bor" in need that fell into a pool.
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