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.
From ghost tours to trunk or treat and events with cats and dogs, here's what the Halloween season will bring in Alexandria.
The Loudoun County Health Department found black residue in the ice machine, dishes not sanitized, and more violations.
Vienna Town Council is seeking public input on a temporary meals tax increase to fund a new recreational use at the annex property.
New all-terrain wheelchairs at Manassas National Battlefield Park will help visitors better access more of the park.
A man got a prison sentence for two killings in Alexandria but avoided the life in prison recommended by prosecutors.
A gang member who prosecutors say told juveniles to kill a man in a rival gang received a 60-year prison sentence.
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said the missing man was last seen at a Lowe's store in Sterling.
A Tesla dealership that would be the first in Prince William County is being planned near a Home Depot, a media report says.
A former board member announced a multi-million dollar endowment as part of the American Horticultural Society's gala.
A new report analyzes how safe U.S. cities are on everything from public health crises to natural disasters and shootings.
A driver is facing charges for a crash that caused serious injuries to a pedestrian in the Manassas area.
Prince William County Police say one driver cut another driver with a pocketknife, while a passenger displayed a gun.
A ribbon cutting is planned Tuesday for Café De Vienna, which opened last year on Church Street.
A new store selling original art, home decor and housewares opened just around the corner from King Street.
Additional electric vehicle charging stations are open or in the process of opening over the next year.
A company with a longtime presence in Fairfax County has its new headquarters near the Dunn Loring Metro.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria celebrated Animal of the Year Barnabas as it tries to clear space to help hurricane-hit shelters.
Loudoun County is launching a pilot program for a few invasive plant removal projects as it develops a permanent program.
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Weekend happenings in DC, NoVA include Fiesta Fairfax, Waterford Fair, Rosslyn Fall Festival, Oktoberfests, new Halloween haunts and more.
