Ashburn|News|
Early Voting Day Removal Draws Loudoun Board's Attention
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will consider asking the electoral board to reinstate a Saturday early voting day.
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|
NoVA Roofing Company Marks 60 Years With Free Roof Giveaway
Pond Roofing Company is offering a free roof replacement for a resident in need in its Northern Virginia coverage area.
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Vienna, VA|News|
MidnighTreats To Close Vienna Location, Another To Open In NoVA
MidnighTreats, a locally-run shop for vegan cookies, will be closing one of its locations and opening another.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
11 Families Displaced By Alexandria Apartment Fire
Firefighters made multiple rescues from the two-alarm fire at a garden-style apartment building on Monday.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Sweetie Pie's Personalty Is True To Name
Adoptable Sweetie Pie may have a grumpy glare, but her sweet personalty matches her name.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Courthouse Renaming For Notable Attorney To Be Official
A renaming ceremony will be held for Loudoun County's courthouse to honor an attorney who joined a pivotal case for civil rights.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Lottery Ticket For Son Was $1 Million Wedding Gift
A father who won a $1 million ticket decided to give it to his son as a wedding gift.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Stolen Car, Vehicle Break-Ins Reported: Vienna Crime Report
Stolen vehicle and break-in investigations were among the incidents Vienna Police responded to in the last week.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria's Fall 2024 Events: Halloween Parade, Oktoberfest, More
From art festivals to trick-or-treat, here are the seasonal happenings to look forward to around Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Multiple Gunshots Incidents In 1 Day Reported In Woodbridge, Dumfries
Police responded to multiple shots fired reports on the same day, some of which involved damage to vehicles.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
5K Child Porn Images | $1M Wedding Gift | JD Vance Security: VA News
Missing Mom's Husband Jailed | Clearing Homeless Camp | Test Score Data Scrutiny | Congressional Staffer Attack | Fallen Firefighter's Honor
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Manassas, VA|News|
Sexual Assault In Vehicle Leads To Charges In Manassas Area
Police say an acquaintance sexually and physically assaulted a woman in a vehicle in the area of Centreville Road.
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Vienna, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Labor Day 2024 In Vienna
Most government offices will be closed, and some services will operate differently on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.
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Manassas, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Labor Day 2024 In Manassas, PWC
Most government offices will be closed, and some services will operate differently on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Endangered 15-Year-Old From Woodbridge Found: Police
Prince William County Police have located a 15-year-old reported missing on Aug. 6.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Labor Day 2024 In Woodbridge, PWC
Most government offices will be closed, and some services will operate differently on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
What's Open, Closed For Labor Day 2024 In Ashburn, Loudoun County
Most government offices will be closed, and some services will operate differently on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas City Hall Ribbon Cutting To Be Held With Chamber Renaming
City Hall's ribbon cutting will feature a chamber renaming for former Mayor and Councilmember Edgar Rohr, who owned Rohr's 5¢ to $1 Store.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Firefighter Trevor Brown To Be Loudoun United's Hometown Hero Of Year
Loudoun United's inaugural Hometown Hero of the Year will be the late Firefighter Trevor Brown, who was killed in a home explosion.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Labor Day 2024 Travel: Best And Worst Times To Get Out Of Town In VA
Certain times and routes around Virginia will experience the most congestion during Labor Day weekend, according to travel predictions.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
