Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
2024 Election Candidate Profile: Alyia Gaskins For Alexandria Mayor
After winning the Democratic primary, Alyia Gaskins is unopposed in Alexandria's mayoral general election.
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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Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Vet Center Helps Sheriff's Office Dog Recover From Cancer
A veterinary center in Vienna is being credited with helping a Pennsylvania sheriff's office dog with a cancer battle.
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Manassas Park, VA|News|
Mamta Kafle Bhatt: Bond Denied For Missing Woman's Husband
Naresh Bhatt, charged in his wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt's disappearance, will remain in jail without bond after a court hearing Monday.
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Del Ray, VA|News|
Security Perimeter At J.D. Vance's Alexandria Home Closes Park
A park in Alexandria closed as the U.S. Secret Service established a security perimeter near Donald Trump running mate J.D. Vance's home.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
3 More VA Red Lobster Locations Slated To Close: Report
Red Lobster, which filed for bankruptcy after losses from endless shrimp, appears poised to close additional Virginia locations.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Teen Girl Fatally Shot In Minneapolis Home: Police
Minneapolis Police are investigating the circumstances of a teen girl who was fatally shot Saturday.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Woman Grabbed From Behind In Brooklyn Strangulation: Police
Police are searching for a man who grabbed a 25-year-old woman around the neck southeast of Prospect Park.
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Boston, MA|News|
Fatal Dorchester Stabbing Leads To Arrest In Boston: Police
Boston Police have made an arrest following a late Friday stabbing that killed a man in the Dorchester neighborhood.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Vehicle Catches Fire In Woodbridge Crash, Driver Dies: Police
Prince William County Police say a driver had put gas in the vehicle's passenger compartment before the crash.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Supermarket Employee Shot During Robbery In Park Slope: Reports
A supermarket employee is recovering from a shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in Park Slope.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Dion The Social Butterfly
Dion is a social kitty waiting to be adopted from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria animal shelter.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Oktoberfest To Celebrate 15th Anniversary In 2024
Prost! Vienna Oktoberfest is marking its 15th anniversary and promises its biggest festival yet.
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Ashburn|News|
4 Loudoun Schools Receive Healthy Kids Grants
Four Loudoun County schools and select other schools and programs received grants for efforts to boost student health.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria School Receives Healthy Kids Grant For Physical Activity
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary and other select schools and programs received grants for efforts to boost student health.
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Ashburn|News|
Deteriorated Bridge To Close 'Indefinitely' In Sterling Neighborhood
The Virginia Department of Transportation is planning to close a bridge over a stream but may not start replacement until 2027.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Daycare Assaults | Gym Slaying | Missing Mom | Church Thefts: VA News
Underground Power Lines | Thefts Prompt Store's Bag Policy | $60K In Luxury Theft | 50 Speed Cameras | Death On Trail | Pet Hotel Dog Deaths
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Woman Accused Of Daycare Assaults: Police
A woman running an at-home daycare in the Bailey's Crossroads area was accused of using tape to restrain children.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Middle Eastern Chain Osmow's Shawarma Opening Manassas Location
Middle Eastern Chain Osmow's Shawarma will open with free food for the first 200 customers.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Dead Body Found, Raising Cane's Fight: PWC Crime Report
Prince William County Police are investigating a dead body found in the woods and other incidents reported Wednesday.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Man Who Faked Obituary Makes Illegal Ricin Guilty Plea
A Vienna man who prosecutors say make a false obituary pleaded guilty to illegal possession of the deadly poison ricin.
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