Vienna, VA|News|
Survey Results On Vienna Parks And Recreation Needs To Be Presented
After Vienna residents were surveyed on parks and recreation planning, officials will discuss community desires and next steps.
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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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Flies, Encrusted Dirt: Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections
Health inspectors found encrusted dirt in the ice machine, flies and other violations during recent inspections around Woodbridge.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Candidate Profile: Ashley Simpson Baird For Alexandria School Board
Ashley Simpson Baird is one of three candidates in School Board District B, which covers parts of central and West End Alexandria.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Crumbl Cookies Prepares For Alexandria Grand Opening
Crumbl Cookies is having a grand opening and free cookie giveaway contest for its new Alexandria location.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Wanted Manassas Homicide Suspect Arrested In Massachusetts
Prince William County Police say U.S. marshals located the suspect wanted in a Manassas area shooting that killed an 18-year-old woman.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
2024 Woodbridge Fall Fun Guide: Fall Festival, Haunt, Trunk Or Treat
From fall festivals and Oktoberfests to haunts and trunk-or-treat, here's your guide to fall in Woodbridge.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Ashburn To Vienna Pursuit With Stolen Car Leads To Sentence
A man from Leesburg was sentenced in Loudoun County and faces additional charges in Fairfax County, where the pursuit ended.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
ALX Community's New Location Opens On Alexandria Waterfront
Coworking space ALX Community has opened its fourth location, with a focus on space for small and medium businesses.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
2024 Candidate Profile: Michelle Rief For Alexandria School Board
Michelle Rief is one of three candidates in School Board District A, which covers neighborhoods like Old Town and Del Ray.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Cell Phone Ban In VA Schools: State Guidelines Finalized
School divisions must meet the state's finalized guidelines for restricting student cell phones in Virginia schools by the start of 2025.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
2024 Manassas Fall Fun Guide: Fall Festival, Haunt, Trunk Or Treat
From fall festivals and Oktoberfests to haunts and trunk-or-treat, here's your guide to fall in Manassas.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Homeowner Loan Program Expanded In Loudoun County
The Board of Supervisors opted to increase down payment loan amounts and expand its program to more moderate incomes.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Holiday Display Lottery To Return For Second Year In Vienna
A lottery will decide holiday displays chosen for Vienna's Freeman Store lawn during the holiday season.
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Ashburn|News|
Dig Opens First Virginia Location At Ashburn's One Loudoun
Dig, a fast casual option for seasonal comfort food, opened a new location last week at One Loudoun.
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Ashburn|News|
2-Alarm Fire In Brambleton Starts With Potting Soil, Displaces 5
There were no injuries from a house fire that started with potting soil under a deck in the Brambleton community.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas Park, VA|News|
Mamta Kafle Bhatt: Husband's Trial Set As Police Follow Leads
A trial for Naresh Bhatt, who faces a charge in his wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt's disappearance, will proceed in December.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
2024 Candidate Profile: Jacinta Greene For Alexandria City Council
There are nine candidates for Alexandria City Council in the November general election, including Jacinta Greene.
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Manassas, VA|News|
2024 Candidate Profile: Javanese Hailey For Manassas School Board
Javanese Hailey is one of the candidates running for four seats on Manassas School Board in the November general election.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Olympic Medalist Noah Lyles Returning To Alexandria For Celebration
Noah Lyles, who graduated from Alexandria's high school, will return to the city for a celebration rally after his Paris Olympics medals.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Candidate Forum To Feature 7th, 10th Congressional District Hopefuls
With early voting about to start, Prince William County voters can hear from candidates in its two congressional districts.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
