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.
In the 30th House District in parts of Loudoun and Fauquier, Democratic challenger John McAuliff claimed victory over Del. Geary Higgins.
Former Democratic Del. Elizabeth Guzmán is the projected winner against incumbent Republican Ian Lovejoy in a competitive VA House race.
Six of the seven candidates are projected to win in the race for six Vienna Town Council seats, and the mayor was unopposed.
Five candidates are leading in the elections for five Loudoun County School Board with all precincts reporting.
Democratic Del. Joshua Thomas is leading against Republican Gregory Gorham with all 21st House District precincts reporting.
One of the Prince William Public Libraries locations is getting renovations, including a makerspace and small business resources.
After two draft concepts of redevelopment were unveiled, the next community conversation on the shopping center's future will follow.
The Loudoun County School Board is considering changes to attendance zones for Ashburn and Dulles North attendance zones.
A health-focused brand founded in D.C. will open its Vienna location in the former Greenheart Juice Shop location.
The symphony orchestra is giving complimentary tickets to several performances as the government shutdown now tops over a month.
As a study on where new centers are needed in Prince William County is underway, a supervisor asked to explore potential locations.
Select services will be closed or adjusted for Election Day in Alexandria as voters head to cast their votes in state and local races.
The latest Purple Star Schools named by the Virginia Department of Education were recognized for meeting the needs of military families.
A road closure and lane shift will be in place for several days as the city prepares to renovate City Hall and Market Square.
Manassas and Prince William County voters will cast ballots for local and state races. Here's what voters need to know on Nov. 4.
Woodbridge and other Prince William County voters will cast ballots for local and state races. Here's what voters need to know.
Ashburn and Loudoun County voters will cast ballots for local and state races and decide bond questions. Here's what voters need to know.
Vienna voters will cast ballots for local and state races and decide bond questions. Here's what voters need to know.
Alexandria voters will cast ballots Nov. 4 in local races, as well as governor and attorney general. Here's what voters need to know.
Each year, A New View's owner turns the store into a themed holiday experience. This year, the store has transformed into a winter lodge.
