Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Speed Limit Enforcement To Be Ramped Up Around Alexandria Schools
School zone speeding enforcement will be expanded beyond the arrival and dismissal times at two campuses.
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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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Carjacking Vehicle Pursuit Leads To Fatal Shooting By Cops On I-95
The pursuit of a vehicle wanted in a carjacking led to the fatal shooting of a driver by four Virginia state troopers, police say.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Marshall High School Introduces Fall Play Under New Theater Director
The first production under Marshall High School's new theater director will be "Metamorphoses" by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
D.C. Shooting Killing Alexandria Victim Leads To Arrest
Metropolitan Police have arrested and charged a suspect with the murder of a man from Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Crosswalk With Flashing Beacons Added Near Ashburn Senior Center
A new crosswalk with rapid flashing beacons is open in an area of Ashburn with sparsely located crosswalks.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Jughandle Turn Opens At Prince William Parkway Intersection
A jughandle turn that redirects left turns from the main intersection is opening in the western part of Prince William County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
2 Suspects Arrested In Dale City Killing Of Woman In Car With Her Dog
Prince William County Police have arrested and charged two suspects sought in the fatal shooting of a woman in her vehicle with her dog.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Abduction Attempt Thwarted By Victim In Alexandria: Police
Alexandria Police are seeking a suspect in an attempted abduction at a park.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
King Street 200 Block Closure Heading To Alexandria City Council
The Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board recommended a 200 block of King Street pedestrian zone, which is eyed for the holiday season.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Student Sprayed With Eye Irritant During PWC School Bus Brawl
A teen is facing a charge connected to an Independence Non-Traditional School bus fight with another student.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Election Day, Veterans Day 2024 In Alexandria
More closures are planned on Veterans Day in Alexandria, but select services will be closed on Election Day.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Grease Dripping On Clean Pans: Vienna Restaurant Inspections
Inspections in September and early October found violations like an ice machine without a lid exposed to possible contamination and more.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Expanding At Manassas Location
A pharmaceutical company is adding new manufacturing lines at its location in the Manassas area of Prince William County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Trick Or Treat 2024: When To Go, Safety Tips In Loudoun County
Halloween evening will bring trick-or-treaters to the neighborhood, along with a parade.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: Undated Foods, Encrusted Dirt
While some restaurants had perfect inspections, health inspectors found violations at others during recent inspections around Woodbridge.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Sheriff's Deputy Faces Sex With Inmate Charge In Loudoun County
A sheriff's deputy who has been with the office since 2016 is facing a sex crime charge that happened at the county jail.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Leesburg, VA|News|
Cappies Review: Riverside High's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'
Riverside High School was the first and only Virginia high school so far chosen to perform "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Trick Or Treat 2024: When To Go, Safety Tips In Alexandria
Halloween evening will bring trick-or-treaters to the neighborhood, along with increased police presence and a road closure.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Son Shot Father, Dog In Lake Ridge: Police
The suspect's father and a family dog were killed in a shooting at a home in Lake Ridge, according to Prince William County Police.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Meals Tax Proposal Opposed By Majority In Patch Survey
Many respondents of a Patch survey are resistant to a temporary meals tax, although some want to see a pool and fitness center.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
