Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Fundraises To Save Antique Fire Engine
Fundraising is underway to help restore the broken 1946 fire engine before the Santa Run season.
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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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Del. Candi King's Daughter Dies After Sickle Cell Disease Battle
The daughter of a Virginia delegate died over the weekend after a fight with sickle cell disease.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Alexandria Driver Killed, 2 Others Injured In Hayfield Area Crash: Police
Fairfax County Police are investigating a fatal crash at Jeff Todd Way that killed a driver and injured others.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Minors Abducted To Hotel | Fatal Mall Shooting | Fireworks Set On Cops: VA News
Fatal Reckless Driving Crash | Schools' Gender Policy Lawsuit | Power Line Fight | Shopping Center Shooting | 596 Years In Prison Sought
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Pet Of The Week: An Adaptable Furry Friend
Matt is the ideal dog for outdoor adventures or relaxing days at home, and his adoption fees have been covered.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Small Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Being Developed With Company's Manassas Expansion
A company is expanding its presence at the Manassas Regional Airport as it develops a small hybrid-electric aircraft.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Oktoberfest, Halloween Parade: October Events In Vienna
From Vienna Oktoberfest to Halloween happenings, here's what is coming up in October around Vienna.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Halloween Display Guide 2025: Share Your Spooky Displays In NoVA, Fredericksburg
Patch is compiling a 2025 guide to Northern Virginia's best Halloween displays. If your yard is decorated to impress, share a photo with us.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Playa Bowls Seeks To Open Old Town Alexandria Location
A chain specializing in açai bowls, cold brews and smoothies plans to set up shop in Old Town Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Leesburg, VA|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Leesburg This Fall
There are numerous options for pumpkin patches near Leesburg, from garden centers to full fall festivals.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Drug Distribution Leads To Ashburn Man's Arrest, Additional Charges Pending
The sheriff's office found cocaine, suspected fentanyl pills and more drug-related items following the Ashburn man's arrest.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Shooting Kills 1, Injures 1 At Woodbridge Shopping Center: Police
UPDATE: One person has died after the shooting at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
10 Can’t-Miss Things To Do In NoVA This October
From fall festivals to Oktoberfest, there's plenty to do even before Halloween in October around Northern Virginia.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
First Friday, Fall Jubilee To Bring Fall Spirit To Manassas
First Friday followed by Fall Jubilee will get residents outside to enjoy fall-themed festivities in downtown Manassas.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Vienna This Fall
There are numerous options for pumpkin patches near Vienna, from garden centers to full fall festivals.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Abduction Of Juveniles To Stafford Hotel Leads To Woodbridge Man's Arrest
Two juveniles who the suspect picked up in Baltimore led law enforcement to the hotel room they were taken to, the sheriff's office said.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Paws In The Park For Alexandria's Animal Lovers Cancelled
A fall festival for animals and their humans on Alexandria's waterfront will include adoptable animals to meet.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Ashburn This Fall
There are numerous options for pumpkin patches near Ashburn, from garden centers to full fall festivals.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Crisis Receiving Center To Open In Prince William County In October
A crisis receiving center to reduce reliance on emergency rooms and law enforcement for behavioral health patients is set to open.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Amid Government Shutdown, Congressman To Hold Loudoun Town Hall
A town hall is planned to address the impacts of the federal government shutdown and share resources for impacted workers.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
