Manassas, VA|News|
Studio Luxe Boutique To Hold Ribbon Cutting In Manassas
Women's boutique Studio Luxe Boutique is one of the upcoming ribbon cuttings around Manassas.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Emily Leayman,Ā 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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Vienna, VA|News|
Street Painting Fest, Airshow, Clarendon Day: DC, NoVA Weekend Events
Weekend happenings in DC, NoVA include the Fall Arts & Crafts Show, opening of some fall festivals, Latino Festival, Beer Festival and more.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Cop Assault Of Suspect | Cat Colony Ban | On-Street Alcohol: VA News
Teen Struck On Way To School | School Cell Phone Towers | Worker Electrocuted | New Hospitals | School Threats | 4 Burn Patients | FBI Raid
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Prince William County Officer Faces Abduction, Sexual Battery Charges
Prince William County Police have charged one of its officers due to inappropriate contact with a woman while on duty.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
4 Suffer Burn Injuries From Manassas House Fire: Fire Department
Four people were taken to a burn center from a single-family house fire, according to the Manassas Fire and Rescue Department.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Reconstructed Net-Zero Occoquan Elementary To Open In 2026
A groundbreaking was held for the Occoquan Elementary School project, which will create Prince William County's first net-zero school.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Future Cell Phone Towers At Loudoun Schools Restricted
The Loudoun County School Board voted to restrict future cell phone towers on school property after recent proposals drew some opposition.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
International Cat Nonprofit Weighs In On Cat Colony In Manassas
Despite advocacy by Alley Cat Rescue, an apartment management company is holding firm on its position on a cat colony in Manassas.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
4 VA, DC Restaurants Among America's Top 50, NYT Ranking Says
Of the 50 restaurants highlighted by the New York Times as 2024 favorites, 32 are newly opened. Two each in Virginia and D.C. made the cut.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Parking Meter Violations Majority Of Citations In Old Town Enforcement
Contractors issued more than 20,000 citations up to late August in an enforcement pilot program focused on Old Town Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Beyer Faces 3 Challengers In 2024 8th Congressional District Election
Congressional races are on the ballot in November, and there are four candidates running in Virginia's 8th Congressional District.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Subramanyam, Clancy Face Off In 10th District Race To Replace Wexton
Two candidates are on the ballot Nov. 5 to determine a successor to retiring Rep. Jennifer Wexton in the 10th Congressional District.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Halloween Parade 2024: Route, How To Participate
There's less than a month to go until the Vienna Halloween Parade, a town tradition since 1946. This year's theme is a throwback to 1999.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Driver Faces DUI Manslaughter Charge In Fatal Woodbridge Crash
Police have charged a driver with DUI manslaughter after a wrong-way crash killed a passenger in the car.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
All Alexandria School Board Seats Up For Grabs In 2024 Election
The nine-member Alexandria School Board is on the ballot in November, and there are nine candidates running.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
4 Manassas School Board Seats Up For Grabs In 2024 Election
For seats of the Manassas School Board is on the ballot in November, and there are eight candidates running.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Mayor, City Council To Be Decided In 2024 Election
The six-member Alexandria City Council is on the ballot in November, and there are nine candidates running. Here's what to know.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Mayor, 3 Manassas City Council Seats Up For Grabs In 2024 Election
Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger faces a contested re-election bid, and six candidates are running for three Manassas City Council seats.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
A New View Makes Return At New Ashburn Location
There's a new view for furniture and home goods store A New View, which moved down the road in Ashburn.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Show Returns For 2 Days In September
An estimated 300 or more vendors, food, beer garden, children's art projects and more are planned at Occoquan's large fall festival.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
