Woodbridge, VA|News|
New I-95 Express Lanes Ramp To Open In Woodbridge
A project fully funded by Express Lanes operator Transurban provides a new direct access ramp and widening of the bridge.
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|
4 Manassas School Board Candidates Win: Unofficial City Results
Four candidates are projected to win four Manassas School Board seats with all precincts in, according to unofficial election results.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
9 Candidates Projected To Win Alexandria School Board Election
Nine candidates are projected winners in the unchallenged race for nine Alexandria School Board seats in the November general election.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Gaskins Projected To Win Mayor, 6 Candidates To City Council
Alyia Gaskins is unchallenged in the mayoral race, and six Alexandria City Council candidates lead in the November general election.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Mayor, 3 City Council Candidates Win: Unofficial Results
Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger and three Manassas City Council candidates led in the November election, according to unofficial results.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Beyer Projected To Win 8th District Congressional Election: AP
The AP is projecting Rep. Don Beyer as the winner against three challengers in the 8th Congressional District election.
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Ashburn|News|
10th Congressional District Election Results: Subramanyam Claims Win
Democrat Suhas Subramanyam claimed victory in the race to replace retiring Rep. Jennifer Wexton in the 10th Congressional District.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Soliciting Sex At Spring Hill Metro Station Leads To Charges
Police say a man solicited sexual acts and images from a teen at a Metro station in Tysons.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Voter Roll Removal, Ballot Mixup: VA Election Issues
Virginia's election commissioner spoke about a ballot mix-up at one polling place and the steps behind removing voters from the rolls.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Pedestrian Walking On Shoulder Fatally Struck In Manassas Area
Prince William County Police say a 90-year-old man was struck while walking in a non-sidewalk area.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Homicide Suspect Leaving Dulles Airport Caught By CBP Officers
Customs and Border Protection arrested a homicide suspect in Prince William County who was trying to get on a flight at Dulles airport.
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Ashburn|News|
Pro-Palestine Graffiti At Ashburn Starbucks Leads To Arrest
The sheriff's office said some of the messages written outside the Starbucks were "Victory to Hamas" and "Starbuks Loves Genocide."
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Quantico VRE Station Upgrades Celebrated With Ribbon Cutting
Upgrades to the Quantico station are part of a larger project to expand rail capacity and on-time performance.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Online Safety For Young People To Be Discussed By Vienna Mayor, Police
Vienna's mayor and police chief will discuss online safety due to online predators targeting younger people.
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Manassas, VA|News|
PWC, Manassas Polls To Be Monitored For Voting Rights Compliance
The Justice Department is checking for federal voting rights compliance in some areas, including Prince William County and Manassas.
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Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Polls To Be Monitored For Voting Rights Compliance
The Justice Department is checking for federal voting rights compliance in select areas, including Loudoun County, on Election Day.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas 2024 Voter Guide: Key Races, How To Vote
In the Nov. 5 general election, Manassas voters will decide races for president, mayor, city council and more.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Voter Guide 2024: Key Races, How To Vote
In the Nov. 5 general election, Woodbridge voters will decide races for president, Congress and more.
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Vienna, VA|News|
2.2 Million Ballots Already Cast In VA: See Latest Data
Virginia is heading into Election Day with more than 2 million votes already cast through early in-person and mail-in voting.
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Ashburn|News|
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In the Nov. 5 general election, Ashburn and other Loudoun County voters will decide races for president, county bond questions and more.
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