Woodbridge, VA|News|
Pedestrian Walking Dog Killed In Dale City: Police
A vehicle that went onto a sidewalk struck and killed a woman walking her dog Thursday morning, according to Prince William County Police.
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|
Home Explosion In Prince William County: No Injuries Reported
A Haymarket area home exploded Tuesday evening after a report of a gas leak, Prince William County Fire and Rescue said.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna's First Economic Development Director To Depart
Natalie Guilmeus, who became Vienna's first director of the new economic development department, will take another role in Virginia.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Trunk Or Treat, Haunts: 2024 Halloween Events Around Woodbridge
From haunted houses to trunk or treat and other Halloween fun, here's what the season will bring in and around Woodbridge.
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Ashburn|News|
Ribbon Cutting Planned For Belmont Ridge Road Widening
With a section of Belmont Ridge Road widened and open, officials in Loudoun County will celebrate the project completion.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Workout Anytime, 24-Hour Gym, Opens In Manassas
Singer and actress Brave Williams is now the owner of a Workout Anytime 24-hour gym in Manassas.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Mixx Delight Plans To Relocate, Current Vienna Location To Close
The Mixx Delight, an Asian fusion restaurant that opened a brick-and-mortar location in 2024, is now looking for a new location.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
2-Alarm Fire At Alexandria High-Rise Injures 5
Red Cross is assisting 25 residents affected by a two-alarm fire at a condominium high-rise.
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Ashburn|News|
2024 Election: More Early Voting Sites To Open In Loudoun County
Loudoun County will open three additional early voting sites for the general election as alternatives to the Office of Elections.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Hit-And-Run Leads To Indecent Exposure In Woodbridge: Police Report
Police say the indecent exposure happened after a woman confronted the striking vehicle about a hit-and-run on her vehicle.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Restaurant In Brambleton Named On Post Critic's 40 Best List
The Washington Post's Tom Sietsema has been doing a fall dining guide for 25 years and named a Loudoun County restaurant in the new edition.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Gluten-Free Dessert Shop In Vienna Area Plans Grand Opening
Terra's Ice Cream, Coffee, & Sweets is holding a grand opening event after a soft opening over the summer.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
2024 Election: More Early Voting Sites Open In Prince William County
Prince William County's additional early voting sites opened as turnout stands at nearly 8 percent so far.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Halloween 2024: Submit Spooky Halloween Displays In NoVa
Patch is compiling a 2024 guide to Northern Virginia's best Halloween displays. If your yard is decorated to impress, share a photo with us.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Metro Employee Attacked At Metro Station In Alexandria
Metro Transit Police are seeking information on an assault on a Metro station manager in Alexandria.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Double Homicide In Manassas Area Investigated By Police
Prince William County Police say two people were found dead in a home after a domestic dispute between others living in the home.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Inflation Is Cooling — Not That NoVA Consumers Have Noticed
A study identified the DC metropolitan region as one of the places with the biggest lingering inflation concerns.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024 In Woodbridge
Here's what's open and closed Monday in Woodbridge for Indigenous Peoples' Day, which is on the federal Columbus Day holiday.
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Manassas, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024 In Manassas
Here's what's open and closed Monday in Manassas for Indigenous Peoples' Day, which is on the federal Columbus Day holiday.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Candidate Profile: Kelly Carmichael Booz For Alexandria School Board
Kelly Carmichael Booz is one of three candidates in School Board District B, which covers parts of central and West End Alexandria.
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