Ashburn|News|
Scope Of Gloucester Parkway Extension Reduced By Loudoun Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors removed a portion of the planned extension of Gloucester Parkway.
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|
Environmental Advocates Push For Clean Energy At Sun Day Events In Vienna
Snow cones and live music powered by a school bus battery were among the activities in the Sun Day events in support of clean energy.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Construction Beginning On New School In Growing Potomac Shores Community
Prince William County Public Schools is constructing a new school in an area where enrollment has been increasing.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
$200 Tax Rebates Coming To Virginia Taxpayers In 2025: What To Know
Some Virginians can expect a tax rebate amid a state revenue surplus. Here's who qualifies and when to expect the rebate.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Songwriter Uses Daughter's Sonogram Heartbeat In New Song
Nine years after recording his daughter's heartbeat on the morning of her birth, Jon Freeman featured it in a new song about his daughter.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
2025 Candidate Profile: April Chandler For Loudoun County School Board
April Chandler is a candidate running in the Algonkian District for Loudoun County School Board, which has five seats up for election.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
New Speed Camera Locations Being Added In Alexandria School Zones
New speed cameras will begin a warning period before $100 citations can be issued.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Civil Rights Leader In Prince William County Honored By Supervisors
A civil rights activist who co-founded Prince William County's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration was commended by supervisors.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun County's Milltown Haunt Builds On Success From First Year
After success in the first year, Loudoun County-based Milltown Haunt is adding new haunted experiences, an extreme night and kids night.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
$20K+ Kingstowne Home Burglary Linked To 3 People, Vehicle In Alexandria
Fairfax County Police linked a Kingstowne home burglary to a car in Alexandria and three suspects. They were wanted for other crimes.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Excess Flies On Trap, Debris In Ice Machine
August inspections by health inspectors found violations like a bug light lamp over clean equipment, unclean ice machine interior and more.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Affordable Housing To Be Part Of Alexandria's Potomac Yard Redevelopment
An affordable housing developer is joining a project for affordable apartments in the redevelopment of Potomac Yard.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Here’s How Much VA Homeowners Could Save With New Tax Deduction Rule
An analysis estimates changes to the federal state and local tax deduction could result in savings for some Virginia homeowners.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Wawa Convenience Store Approved Along Route 28 In Yorkshire
The developer shared plans for traffic configuration changes with the new Wawa along Route 28.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Cops And Kids To Face Off In Returning 2025 Fun Run In Vienna
Cops and kids alike will be encouraged to dress in costumes for the returning Halloween theme of the sold-out Fun Run.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
'Diary Of A Wimpy Kid' Author Jeff Kinney To Make Book Tour Stop In Manassas
Bestselling author Jeff Kinney will make a Northern Virginia stop to promote his 20th "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Next-Of-Kin Located For Deceased Man With Last Known Address In Alexandria
A man found dead in Colorado had a last known address in Alexandria. Authorities have located next-of-kin.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
2025 Candidate Profile: Jessica Ramakis For Vienna Town Council
Jessica Ramakis is one of the candidates running for Vienna Town Council, which has all seats up for election in 2025.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Vehicle Strikes Disabled Car, Killing Driver On I-395 In Alexandria: Police
Charges are pending against a Woodbridge driver after the death of a driver whose vehicle was stopped in the travel lanes.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Live4Lane 5K Continues In Memory Of Dominion High School Student
The sixth annual race dedicated to mental health awareness will bring the community together in memory of Lane Burrows.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
