Ashburn|News|
2025 Candidate Profile: Ross Svenson For Loudoun County School Board
Ross Svenson is a candidate running in the Broad Run District for Loudoun County School Board, which has five seats up for election.
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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|
Tips Lead To 3 Alexandria Resident Arrests In Woodlawn Shooting
Three suspects have been charged in the shooting of an Alexandria man found next to his vehicle.
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Ashburn|News|
Mars To Golden Power Line Opposition Organized By Rock Ridge High School Student
A Rock Ridge High School student has been informing residents and speaking out against the impacts of new overhead power lines.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Indecent Exposures Target Women In Dale City, Manassas: Police
A pair of indecent exposures were reported to Prince William County Police on the same day.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Missing Man Found Dead In Woodbridge Creek: Police
Prince William County Police said a man reported missing was found dead two days later in a creek.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Starbucks Closes Old Town Alexandria Location Amid National Downsizing
A Starbucks location in Old Town Alexandria is one of the now-closed locations around the U.S.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Fireworks Set Off Toward Vienna Officers Injure 2 Near Homecoming Event
Vienna Police responded to a student fight, and two officers were injured by fireworks set off in their direction, officials said.
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Ashburn|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Pedestrian Injured In Loudoun County
A pedestrian has life-threatening injuries after the hit-and-run crash, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
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Vienna, VA|News|
2025 Candidate Profile: Dann Nash For Vienna Town Council
Dann Nash is one of the candidates running for Vienna Town Council, which has all seats up for election in 2025.
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Ashburn|News|
Lil Cakes & Creamery Opens Location At Cascades Marketplace
A dessert shop with specialty cupcake flavors, ice cream and more has opened its first Loudoun County location.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Swastika Found In Madison High School Bathroom
Madison High School's principal told families that a swastika appeared in a school bathroom.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Occoquan Fall Arts And Crafts Show 2025: Details, Road Closures
The Fall Arts and Crafts Show will arrive in Occoquan. Here's what you need to know about attending and navigating road impacts.
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Across Virginia, VA|News|
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Fatal Crash Into Police Cruiser | Unsolved Homicide | Shooting Self At Traffic Stop | Man's Unknown Next-Of-Kin
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Vienna, VA|News|
Road Closures To Take Effect For 2025 Madison Homecoming Parade
Before the Madison Warhawks play in the homecoming game, a parade will take place along Maple Avenue.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Stolen Vehicle Found In Wawa Parking Lot In Vienna: Police
Vienna Police assisted in a stolen vehicle case tracked to a Wawa parking lot.
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Ashburn|News|
2025 Candidate Profile: Jon Pepper For Loudoun County School Board
Jon Pepper is a candidate running in the Dulles District for Loudoun County School Board, which has five seats up for election.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Gunfire At Manassas Area Home Targeted Woman: Police
Prince William County Police say a man who sent threatening texts to a woman fired gunshots at her home.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Record $1B Spending From Travelers Reported In Alexandria
Visit Alexandria, which focuses on tourism in the city, said long-distance visitor spending hit the $1 billion threshold for the first time.
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Vienna, VA|News|
2025 Candidate Profile: Howard Springsteen For Vienna Town Council
Howard Springsteen is one of the candidates running for Vienna Town Council, which has all seats up for election in 2025.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Restaurant Inspections: Moldy Food, Unapproved Kimchi Making Procedure
Health inspectors found violations mold on produce and more during recent restaurant visits.
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