Manassas, VA|News|
Publix To Open Prince William County Location: Report
Publix, a favorite grocery store chain in Florida, has plans to open a Northern Virginia location.
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|
Wolf Trap Bollywood Ball Raises Record $2.3 Million+ For Foundation's Programs
Attendees at Wolf Trap's fundraising gala got an immersive Bollywood experience while raising record funds for the arts foundation.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
1 Hurt, 6 Displaced By House Fire Tied To Candle In Dale City
Prince William County Fire and Rescue said one person was injured when trying to put out a fire sparked by a candle in the house.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Ashburn Native Wins Miss Vermont USA, Advances To National Competition
Ashburn native Victoria Chuah became the first Chinese American to win Miss Vermont USA as well as Miss Virginia several years ago.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Potomac Shores Town Center Taking Shape, New Grocery Store Planned
A new grocery store will serve as a gateway to Potomac Shores, which is seeing progress on its town center construction.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Another 'No Kings' Protest Against Trump Administration To Be Held In Alexandria
The second round of "No Kings" protests will include an event along the sidewalks of a major Alexandria route.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Virginia Railway Express Reaches 100 Million Rider Milestone
Since Virginia Railway Express began operating in 1992, it has served 100 million riders.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
11-Year-Old Boy Missing From Ashburn Located
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing boy last seen Tuesday in Ashburn.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Taste Of NoVA Relocated To Manassas Due To Government Shutdown
Due to the government shutdown affecting the event location, a Prince William County site will now host Taste of NoVA.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Hospital Improves To Level II Trauma Center Status
Inova Loudoun Hospital has achieved Level II trauma center designation, which means less transfers of trauma patients.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Woman Escapes Sexual Assault In Groveton, Alexandria Man Arrested
Fairfax County Police have charged an Alexandria man after a sexual assault attempt on a woman.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Car Tax Due Date Extended By Fairfax County Supervisors Amid Federal Shutdown
There is a new car tax due date after the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors took action during a special meeting.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Man Climbs Roller Coaster At VA Amusement Park: Report
A Woodbridge man partially climbed up a launch coaster at the Busch Gardens Williamsburg amusement park, according to reports.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Pumpkin Sale To Support Students Returns At Vienna's Carnegie Diner Cafe
Carnegie Diner Café in Vienna is hosting another pumpkin sale with proceeds benefiting Madison High School students.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Ranks Third On Condé Nast Traveler's Small City In The U.S.
Condé Nast Traveler ranked Alexandria ahead of St. Augustine, Savannah, Honolulu and other city destinations.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Forecasters Put VA 'On Alert' For Potential Storm: See Impacts
AccuWeather meteorologists said they are putting the East Coast "on alert" for a storm that could cause heavy rain and beach erosion.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
A Chat With Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger On Development, Salary Hike, Real Estate
In the first part of a Patch interview, the Manassas mayor discusses city real estate purchases, development, salary increases and more.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Film Festival To Screen 60+ Films In 2025
Films from local, national and international filmmakers will play during the next Alexandria Film Festival at multiple locations.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Blend Coffee Bar To Celebrate 10th Anniversary Event In Ashburn
Customers can attend the two-day event to celebrate the coffee bar's 10 years serving up caffeinated drinks and other fare in Ashburn.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Invasive Plant Removal Efforts Coming Up In Alexandria
The city government will treat invasive plant species, which spread quickly and harm native ecosystems, in several locations.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
