Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge November 2025 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, How To Vote
Woodbridge and other Prince William County voters will cast ballots for local and state races. Here's what voters need to know.
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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Ashburn|News|
Ashburn, Loudoun 2025 General Election Voter Guide: Candidates, How To Vote
Ashburn and Loudoun County voters will cast ballots for local and state races and decide bond questions. Here's what voters need to know.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna November 2025 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, How To Vote
Vienna voters will cast ballots for local and state races and decide bond questions. Here's what voters need to know.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria 2025 General Election Voter Guide: Candidates, How To Vote
Alexandria voters will cast ballots Nov. 4 in local races, as well as governor and attorney general. Here's what voters need to know.
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Ashburn|News|
A New View In Ashburn Unveils Ski Resort-Themed Holiday Experience: See Photos
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.
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Ashburn|News|
Loudoun School Bus Driver Assault Of Student Leads To Charge
A school bus driver is facing an assault charge after striking an elementary school student, the sheriff's office said.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
George Mason Elementary School Demolition Begins In Alexandria
Alexandria City Public Schools shared live video of a school starting to be demolished on Monday morning.
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Manassas, VA|News|
New Red Light Camera Location Added At Manassas Intersection
The latest red light camera has been set up and will later begin issuing $50 fines after the warning period.
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Ashburn|News|
Fatal Fire Murder Charge | Thefts In Gyms | Superheroes For Hospitalized Kids: VA News
Masked Intruder Prank Fails | Top MD Schools | School Bathroom Robbery | Metro Station Disturbance | Train Fare Hike | School Redistricting
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Poll: Do You Support Madison-Marshall High School Redistricting In Vienna?
After Town Council voiced opposition to a school boundary proposal moving a part of town to Marshall High School, we want to hear from you.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Red Barn Mercantile Plans For Busy Holiday Unveiling Event In November
The Old Town boutique will reveal its holiday display and shopping collection with a launch event for in-person and online shoppers.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Fare Increase Proposed For Virginia Railway Express, Public Feedback Accepted
Commuters could see a fare increase on Virginia Railway Express under the preliminary budget proposal.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Student Newspaper Earns State, National Awards For Investigations, Stories
An investigative piece by Theogony student journalists and other coverage earned state and national awards.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Teen Robbed After Football Game At Manassas Area School: Police
A state trooper intervened in the teen altercation and detained one suspect. Police are seeking two others.
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Ashburn|News|
Costumed Firefighters Give Children Halloween Treat At Loudoun Hospital
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue brought its costumed firefighters to bring cheer to children staying in the hospital on Halloween.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Decomposed Mouse, Warm Shrimp, Roaches: VA Restaurants Cited
VA health inspectors found eateries with violations like a decomposed mouse, rodent droppings and shrimp cooling at 60 degrees. See details.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Student Trapped In School Bathroom Stall In Robbery Attempt: Police
Prince William County Police have charged two students in the case of a robbery in a high school bathroom.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
11 Ways To Observe Veterans Day In Northern Virginia On Nov. 11
Veterans Day will be marked with a parade, ceremonies, 5Ks and more events around Northern Virginia.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Halloween 2025: When To Trick-Or-Treat In Woodbridge, Safety Tips
Residents can expect little ghouls and goblins wandering the neighborhoods for candy on the night of trick-or-treat.
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Ashburn|News|
Independence High School Marching Band Wins 3rd Consecutive State Championship
Independence High School in Ashburn is celebrating its third consecutive state title for the marching band.
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