Manassas, VA|News|
Grounds Central Station In Manassas Expanding Current Location
The coffee shop in Old Town Manassas announced plans to expand its footprint and host special events like a First Friday pop-up bar.
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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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Direct Metrobus Route From Alexandria To Metro Center Added
Metro announced that it will launch a new direct Alexandria route to downtown D.C. during rush hours.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Feds Seek To Join Transgender Locker Room Lawsuit Against Loudoun Schools
The feds' legal action claims the Loudoun school system's gender identity policy "tramples on the rights of religious students."
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Deputy Chief To Become New New Vienna Police Chief In 2026
After a nationwide search, the next police chief will come from within the Vienna Police Department.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Stabbing In Sterling Sends Man To Hospital: Sheriff's Office
A man was stabbed multiple times, drawing a law enforcement presence on Sunday night.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Dulles Greenway Rollover Crash Kills Manassas Resident: Police
State police say a vehicle rolled over several times in the fatal crash on the Dulles Greenway toll road.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
2025 Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade Of Lights Winners Named
From a Jaws-themed boat to a Pink Pony Club party, here are the winners of the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Future Woodbridge Area Elementary School's Principal Appointed
The not-yet-named Woodbridge area school under construction has gained a new principal from another elementary school.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
'Joy Brings Us All Together': Vienna Neighbors Start Holiday Tradition With Large Reindeer Display
Residents on a Vienna street collaborated to offer a lineup of inflatable reindeer. This year, more reindeer joined the herd.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
'The Great Christmas Light Fight' Episode Features Ashburn Family
An Ashburn family's Christmas display will take the spotlight in a "Great Christmas Light Fight" episode this week.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Cop, Street Signs Struck By Driver During Manassas Tree Lighting
Police say an intoxicated driver hit an officer, police vehicles and street signs in Old Town Manassas during the Santa Lights event.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Late-Night Shopping Offered At 3 Old Town Alexandria Stores
Shoppers have the chance to browse stores up to midnight during a special holiday shopping experience in Old Town Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Man Nearly Hit By Driver In Woodbridge Road Rage Encounter: Police
Prince William County Police say a driver nearly hit a person with his vehicle twice and accelerated toward an occupied vehicle.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Over 50K Fentanyl Pills Found As Manassas Man Sentenced For Drug Trafficking
A 21-year-old man faces prison time after prosecutors say tens of thousands of fentanyl pills were found at his home.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Leesburg, VA|News|
Electrical Fire Causes $2.7 Million Damage In Western Loudoun
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue said it took more than an hour to knock down most of the fire.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Virginia Railway Express Names Katie Choe As New CEO
After VRE's CEO retired, a replacement will take over as the commuter rail looks to expand beyond its commuter-based hours.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Raccoon's Drunken Spree | $1,000 Grocery Theft | Road Rage With 1-Year-Old: VA News
Fatal House Fire | Antisemitic Graffiti| Pedestrian Death Near Metro | DC Pipe Bombs | In-Custody Death | National Guard Shooter | DEA Raid
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Woman's Pastacraft Business Returns Ahead Of Bigger Launch In 2026
A Loudoun woman who sold at Eat Loco Farmers Markets is doing a relaunch with a new product line starting with the holiday season.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Pet Of The Week: A Golden Choice For The Holidays
Your holiday season is bound to be golden with a new furry friend like Raven from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
School Bus Struck During Winter Storm In Prince William County
A bus with students on board was hit as snow fell Friday morning in Prince William County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
