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.
The superintendent's proposed capital budget maintains two K-8 school conversions and an elementary project in future years.
A Loudoun County dealership and partners gave a Navy SEAL veteran and his family keys to a new car.
Holiday markets featuring local artisans and small businesses are beginning to pop up in November. Here are some to check out.
The chain will open its first City of Manassas location, joining others in the Manassas area of Prince William County.
A new 24-hour gym is open on Vienna's Maple Avenue, offering members access to training equipment and personal training.
From back-to-back parades to tree lightings and holiday markets, here are the holiday events you can't miss in Alexandria.
The sheriff's office said one person was injured in a road rage confrontation in Loudoun County on Wednesday.
First Friday, a block party with on-street alcohol consumption, live music and other activities, will have its last event of 2025.
Law enforcement in Arizona helped Prince William Police arrest a wanted homicide suspect. Two others face related charges.
The first Loudoun County location of Drybar will hold a pre-opening celebration Thursday before its grand opening Friday.
Vienna election results show precincts with up to 80 percent of votes going to Democrat Abigail Spanberger.
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office charged two juvenile boys after armed robberies at two locations.
Community groups in Vienna will hold programs on and ahead of Veterans Day.
Several incumbents and two new members were elected to Town Council, according to unofficial results shared by the town.
Unofficial election results show the majority of votes went to Democrat Abigail Spanberger in all Ashburn precincts.
Woodbridge election results show more than 80 percent of votes going to Democrat Abigail Spanberger in some precincts.
Manassas election results show more votes going to Democrat Abigail Spanberger in all city precincts.
Alexandria election results show more than 80 percent of votes going to Democrat Abigail Spanberger in some precincts.
In a special election for a Prince William County supervisor, Democrat George Stewart led Republican Patrick Harders with all precincts in.
Del. Marty Martinez leads Republican challenger Scott Thomas in the competitive 29th House District race with all precincts in.
