Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Design Underway For Public Pool Replacement Project In Alexandria
A public pool that dates back 50 years will undergo a complete replacement, according to Alexandria city government.
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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Ashburn|News|
Former Loudoun County Board Of Supervisors Vice Chair Eleanore Towe Dies
Loudoun County is remembering former vice chair Eleanore Towe, who served two terms that included one as vice chair.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Chamber Official Launches The Legacy League For High-Achieving Women
The Loudoun chamber's membership director created a new membership group to empower female leaders with grants and curated member events.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Senior Living Resident Sexually Assaulted In Manassas Area: Police
Prince William County Police made an arrest after a reported sexual assault of a female resident in a senior living facility.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Permanent Closure Of Another Block For Pedestrian Use Heads To Alexandria Council
Alexandria City Council will consider permanently closing another block to vehicles for pedestrian use.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Rally House Opens Store At Woodbridge's Potomac Mills Outlet Mall
A store selling gear for sports fans opened at Potomac Mills as the outlet mall prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
New Historical Marker Honors Vienna Educator Louise Archer
A new historical marker was unveiled for Louise Archer, an educator who had a school named in her honor.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Separate Abduction, Robbery Attempt Linked To Shooting In Manassas
Manassas Police have made one arrest and obtained arrest warrants for another person after a shooting and separate incident.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Potomac Mills Celebrates 40th Anniversary: See Then And Now Photos
Potomac Mills is looking back on four decades with historical photos and an upcoming ribbon cutting.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Pop-Up Brothel | School Bus Crash | Man Follows Kids | Dominion Rate Hike: VA News
'Pill Mill' Doctor Restitution | $1M Powerball Win | Gun Violation Near School | Candle Heavy Fire | 11 Indecent Liberties Charges
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Sweet Senior Dog Enjoys Leisurely Life
Tuffy, a senior dog at the animal shelter in Alexandria, is the perfect companion for families who enjoy relaxing time.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Where To Pick Apples Near Vienna: 2025 Guide
Apple picking season is here, and there are options for pick-your-own apples and other fall activities near Vienna.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Where To Pick Apples Near Manassas: 2025 Guide
Apple picking season is here, and there are options for pick-your-own apples and other fall activities near Manassas.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
'Dress It Forward' Day In Alexandria Approaches After Successful Donation Campaign
"Dress It Forward," spearheaded by an Alexandria-based business, will provide free formal wear items and tailoring services.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Saturday’s Powerball Soars To $1.8B: How To Play In VA
The next Powerball drawing is for a $1.8 billion jackpot estimated to be the second-highest in U.S. lottery history.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
New Transmission Line Project Hearings Approach, Loudoun County Urges Participation
Two hearings will be held in Ashburn on the proposed power line project, which is part of a larger plan to meet data center demand.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Interstate 95 Interchange Project Continues In Woodbridge, Meeting Scheduled
The Virginia Department of Transportation has scheduled a meeting on the ongoing project addressing a bottlenecked area of I-95.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna's Home Prices Outpace Many NoVA Counterparts: Real Estate Agent Explains
Despite housing inventory going up, prices have not declined in Vienna. A real estate agent explains one trend contributing to that.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Panera Opens Drive-Thru Location In Manassas Relocation
A relocation of Panera Bread in Manassas brings a next generation format store with a drive-thru.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria-Based Islamic Relief USA Provides Emergency Trailers For Flooding Responses
A humanitarian group based in Alexandria that provides volunteer disaster relief teams will have new equipment for flooding responses.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
