Manassas, VA|News|
SNAP Food Assistance Payments To Continue: Manassas Shares Resources
The City of Manassas says SNAP recipients will receive state-supported emergency food assistance and shared other food resources.
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|
Route 7 Study Recommendations Provided For Busy Section In Loudoun County
A widening and other intersection changes are proposed as part of a study of a busy section of Route 7 in Loudoun County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Top Alexandria Schools Official Leaving For Prince William County Role
A top Alexandria City Public Schools official is taking a new executive role in Prince William County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Domestic Abusers Who Strangled Women Sentenced In 2 Cases
In one of the domestic violence incidents, the victim was strangled until she became unconscious, prosecutors say.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Cop Drives Over Woman | Restroom Cameras At Eatery | 'Ding-Dong-Ditch' Slaying: VA News
1 Missing In House Fire | Girl Abducted | Conned Out Of $40K | No Kings Protests | Blue Ribbon School | KKK Flyers | Man With Crossbow Dies
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
10 Can’t-Miss Things To Do In NoVA This November
From holiday craft shows and an art tour to a chocolate and coffee festival, here's what's coming up in November around Northern Virginia.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Post Office Worker Robbed In Dale City: Police
Prince William County Police are investigating the robbery of a mail carrier with stolen packages.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Halloween Parade 2025: Route, Details For Broadway-Themed Event
The Vienna Halloween Parade, a town tradition since 1946, will bring Broadway to Maple Avenue this year.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Ashburn, Sterling Restaurant Inspections: Decomposed Mouse, Rodent Droppings
Loudoun County health inspectors found a partially decomposed mouse, pest droppings and more violations during recent restaurant visits.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
2025 General Election: Additional Early Voting Site To Open In Alexandria
The City of Alexandria will offer a second early voting site ahead of the November general election with key state races.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
New Parking Garage Supports Manassas Park VRE Station, Downtown
A new parking garage officials unveiled on Tuesday supports commuters, employees and downtown visitors.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Treating Pets Like Family: Ashburn-Founded Woofie's Celebrates 21st Anniversary
Woofie's, founded by two Ashburn neighbors, is looking back on 21 years and will hold birthday events like a Santa photos fundraiser.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Crash With Life-Threatening Injuries Investigated In Ashburn, Witnesses Sought
The sheriff's office is seeking witnesses in an Ashburn crash that sent a driver to the hospital.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna House Fire Found In Gas Line Causes No Injuries
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue encountered a fire showing from a broken gas line Tuesday in Vienna.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
ICE Transfers From Alexandria Jail Criticized By Activists, Sheriff's Office Responds
An activist group has criticized the Alexandria sheriff's office policy of inmate transfers to ICE, leading the sheriff's office to respond.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: Improper Temperatures, Uncovered Foods
Many restaurants had no violations during recent inspections, but several had multiple violations.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Flavor Hive To Expand Food Truck Location To Brick-And-Mortar In Manassas
A food truck that has gone viral for its walking taco and other creations will set up a more permanent presence in the Manassas area.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Toastique To Open In Former Greenheart Juice Shop Location In Vienna
A new healthy food eatery is taking over the former Greenheart Juice Shop location in Vienna.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna School Celebrates Blue Ribbon Award Despite Feds Cutting Program
A Vienna school was notified it was receiving the prestigious Blue Ribbon award. Then the U.S. Department of Education cut the program.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Madison High School Redistricting Proposal Draws Vienna Petition
Concerns about redistricting in Vienna focused on moving part of the town into another high school attendance zone.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
