Manassas, VA|News|
Trunk Or Treat, Parades, Haunts: 2024 Halloween Events Around Manassas
From haunted houses to trunk or treat and other Halloween fun, here's what the season will bring in and around Manassas.
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.
Posting Activity
Ashburn|News|
Trunk Or Treat, Parade, Haunts: 2024 Halloween Events Around Ashburn
From haunted houses to trunk or treat and other Halloween fun, here's what the season will bring in and around Ashburn.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Grand Reopening Of Dunkin' In Vienna Features Free Coffee Promotions
The first 100 people in line will receive free coffee for a year coupons, and others can get a free coffee order all day.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
George Mason Elementary Design Concept Endorsed By School Board
The Alexandria School Board voted on a concept for the upcoming elementary school reconstruction.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Machete-Wielding Man | Major TSA Bust | Illegal Snake Meat: VA News
Kids Almost Hit | Gun Storage Guidance | Motorcyclist Dies | $5M Endowment | Addressing Panhandling | 5-Hour Standoff | Armed Road Rage
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Offered By Sentara Northern Virginia
Adults can receive the flu vaccine without an appointment for free at Sentara's Woodbridge clinic on Saturday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Credit Union Offers Interest-Free Financing For Vienna's Annex Project
Navy Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Vienna, offered financing with no interest for design of the pool and fitness center project.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria City Council Candidate Forum Planned In October
The Potomac Yard and Taylor Run civic associations will host a candidate forum with candidates for City Council in November's election.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
King Street Access Road Reconfiguration At Bradlee Center Approved
City Council endorsed a new concept for a one-way King Street access road near the Bradlee Shopping Center.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Unknown Red Substance: Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections
While some restaurants had perfect inspections, health inspectors found violations at others during recent inspections around Woodbridge.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
2 School Renaming Committees Appointed By Loudoun School Board
Renaming committees for two Loudoun County schools have been appointed and will have initial meetings coming up.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Pickleball Club Dill Dinkers Holds Ribbon Cutting At Manassas Mall
Dill Dinkers, an indoor pickleball club, held a ribbon cutting with the Prince William Chamber and has an upcoming open house.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
2024 Candidate Profile: Abdel Elnoubi For Alexandria City Council
There are nine candidates for Alexandria City Council in the November general election, including Abdel Elnoubi.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Panhandling Discussions To Continue As Supervisors Defer Proposal
After a February directive to explore ways to address panhandling, supervisors deferred a proposal that includes a jobs program.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Pop-Up Of Vintage Home Goods Arrives At Vienna Store
Pear Tree Cottage is hosting a pop-up with the Brass Cricket with curated vintage home goods.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Driver Charged In Crash Striking Teen, Nearly Missing Students
Alexandria Police have identified a driver in a crash that injured a teen pedestrian and nearly struck middle school students.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Gun Safety Storage Resolution Approved By Loudoun School Board
The Loudoun County School Board approved a resolution to inform parents on safe gun storage after public comment was cut short.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Barnes & Noble To Relaunch Manassas Store In New Location
Barnes & Noble has a new bookstore opening in Manassas, not far from its former location of 25 years.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
New Police Chief Appointed By Alexandria City Manager
Alexandria's new police chief will be Tarrick McGuire, who has most recently been an assistant police chief in Arlington, Texas.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Stolen Car Tracking Tags To Be Distributed In Woodbridge
Free tracking tags will be provided to Prince William County residents to help with recovery of stolen vehicles.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
