Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Seniors At Alexandria Schools Named National Merit Semifinalists
Semifinalists from Alexandria schools are in the running for the next round of National Merit Scholarships in 2025.
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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Manassas, VA|News|
Nonverbal Man Critically Missing In Manassas Area: Police
A man who is nonverbal and has paralysis on part of his body was last seen Tuesday leaving his Manassas home.
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Ashburn|News|
School Threats Investigated At Loudoun School District
Rumored threats against schools spread on social media, leading LCPS to increase security and the superintendent to contact families.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
2024 Candidate Profile: Ryan Reyna For Alexandria School Board
Ryan Reyna is one of three candidates in the ballot for School Board District A, which covers Old Town, Del Ray and more neighborhoods.
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Ashburn|News|
9/11 Patriot Day Service Marked With Ceremonies In Loudoun County
A 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held in Loudoun County, where some of the victims of the terrorist attacks are from.
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Manassas, VA|News|
9/11 Patriot Day Service In Manassas Marked With Events
There will be 9/11 remembrance events in Manassas and Prince William County, where 22 of the victims of the terrorist attacks are from.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
9/11 Patriot Day Service In Woodbridge Marked With Ceremony
A 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held in Prince William County, where 22 of the victims of the terrorist attacks are from.
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Vienna, VA|News|
9/11 Patriot Day Service In Vienna Marked With Ceremony
A 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held in Vienna, where one of the victims of the terrorist attacks was from.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
9/11 Patriot Day Service In Alexandria Marked With Ceremony
A 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held in Alexandria, where some of the victims of the terrorist attacks are from.
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Ashburn|News|
School Renaming Committees To Be Formed For 2 Loudoun Schools
As renamings are being considered for nine schools, renaming committees are being created for the first two schools.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Students Surprise Janitor With Dream Car: Video
The fundraiser to give a Madison High School janitor was a success, as students presented him with his car.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
2 Stabbings Leave Victims With Injuries In Woodbridge: Police Report
Prince William County Police responded to a stabbing, abduction and other incidents in the Woodbridge area in the last few days.
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Manassas, VA|News|
2024 Candidate Profile: Maidy Whitesell For Manassas School Board
Maidy Whitesell 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|
2024 Candidate Profile: Mason Butler For Alexandria City Council
There are nine candidates for Alexandria City Council in the November general election.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
2024 Alexandria Fall Fun Guide: Halloween Parade, Ghost Tour, More
From art festivals to the Halloween parade, trick-or-treat and other community events, here's your guide to fall in Alexandria.
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Vienna, VA|News|
2024 Vienna Fall Fun Guide: Halloween Parade, Fall Festivals, More
From fall festivals with hayrides to Oktoberfest and other community events, here's your guide to fall in Vienna.
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Ashburn|News|
New Glass Recycling Location To Open In Ashburn
A new glass recycling center will open in Ashburn as another in Sterling prepares to close.
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Ashburn|News|
Bomb Threats At Business Lead To Charges For Sterling Man
A man has been charged with bomb threats, which the fire marshal's office said he made from inside the location.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Girl's Abduction On Way To School Leads To Arrest In Manassas
City of Manassas Police have arrest a man they say posed as a police officer and forced a girl into a car as she was on the way to school.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Motorcyclist Dies In Crash With Dump Truck In Woodbridge
Police say a dump truck ran over a motorcyclist, who lost control of the vehicle and fell off the motorcycle.
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