Ashburn|News|
Suspensions Paused In Transgender Locker Room Investigation
A federal judge granted a pause of student suspensions amid a court case over a locker room incident between boys and a transgender student.
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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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Shooting Injures 1 In Alexandria, No Arrest Announced
Police say a known suspect shot a person over the weekend in Alexandria.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Truck Driver Dies In Manassas Area Crash: Police
Prince William County Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a Mack truck.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Traffic, Criticism, Affordable Housing: Manassas Mayor Shares Priorities
In the final part of a Patch interview, the Manassas mayor discusses traffic, affordable housing, facing criticism and coping with losses.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Bomb Threat | SWAT Standoff | Trespasser Climbs Roller-Coaster: VA News
Fireworks Set On Cops Arrests | 'No Kings' Protest | Mold, More Concerns For Seniors | Car Tax Extension | Shopping Center Stabbing
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Paws In The Park Cancelled Due To Anticipated Nor'easter Impact On Waterfront
A pet-focused festival on the Alexandria waterfront is cancelled as forecasts anticipate flooding and other impacts.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Ace Hardware Holds Ribbon Cutting For New Vienna Store
Ace Hardware has provided the Town of Vienna with its own hardware store. It celebrated with a ribbon cutting.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Halloween Display Guide 2025: Check Out These Spooky Yards In Northern VA
From a synchronized display to haunted yards, here are the Halloween displays in our 2025 guide around Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Crisis Receiving Center Opening In PW County Attended By Governor, Hundreds
Hundreds of attendees were on hand for the new Crisis Receiving Center opening to better respond to behavioral health needs.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Former NFL Player-Founded D1 Training To Open At Ashburn's Loudoun Station
The latest offering at the mixed-use development will be a fitness center founded by a former NFL player.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
10 Things To Do With Your Kids This Fall In Northern Virginia
From Disney on Ice to Halloween activities for kids, here are some fall events to do with the kids around Northern Virginia.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Theatre Company To Perform 'Under A Cowboy Moon' In Fall
The upcoming fall production from the Vienna Theatre Company is a celebration of the American West.
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Ashburn|News|
More Loudoun Commuter Routes To Launch As Pilot Program
Two new bus routes will be tested to serve commuters from Frederick and Prince William County.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Liberia House To Celebrate 200th Anniversary In Manassas
Liberia House, which has been a Civil War hospital, plantation, dairy farm and more, will celebrate its 200th anniversary this weekend.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Metro Shutdowns To Affect Alexandria, Arlington Stations In 2026
Metro has plans for 10 weekends of shutdowns affecting several stations in Arlington and Alexandria.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Old Town Alexandria Eatery Makes Food Critic's Final 40 Best Restaurants List
Tom Sietsema released his final 40 best restaurants list before ending his run as a Washington Post food critic.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Shopping Center Stabbing Leads To Fairfax Man's Sentence In Loudoun County
A Fairfax man was sentenced in a random stabbing of a man at a shopping center, according to Loudoun County prosecutors.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
New Fine Dining Restaurant Bourbon And Fig Opens In Lake Ridge
A new fine dining restaurant serves up dishes like filet mignon and oysters along with a brunch menu.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Senior Apartment Residents Raise Concerns With Health, Other Living Conditions
Residents of a 62 and older apartment community shared concerns like mold and emergency maintenance gaps after ownership changed to ARHA.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Suspects Charged After Fireworks Set On Vienna Officers
Vienna Police have charged a Falls Church resident and teen in relation to fireworks set in the direction of officers, which injured two.
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