Vienna, VA|News|
Roundabout Plan Cancelled By Vienna Town Council
After the design process started for a new roundabout, Vienna Town Council voted to cancel the project.
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|
Prince William County Police Join 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Campaign
The Prince William County Police Department joins law enforcement agencies in Virginia to deter and increase drunk driving enforcement.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Dog Abandoned In Cage At Manassas Clinic Euthanized, $5K Reward Offered
Police are seeking information after a person left an emaciated dog in a cage outside a clinic. The dog was euthanized due to poor health.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria's The Art League's New Location To Hold Open House
The Art League is marking the opening of its new locations, and another Slaters Lane tenant is close to opening.
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Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Post Office Renaming For Trevor Brown Proposed In Congress
A post office about two miles from where a home explosion killed Volunteer Firefighter Trevor Brown could be named in his honor.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Taste Of NoVA 2025 Includes Alexandria Chefs
The next Taste of NoVA will introduce chef demonstrations and a speaker series with food and drink experts.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
New National Science Foundation Location Eyed In Alexandria: Report
As the HUD relocation to Alexandria was announced, there may be a lead on a new space for the National Science Foundation.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Taste Of NoVA 2025 Includes Manassas Area Chefs
The next Taste of NoVA will introduce chef demonstrations and a speaker series with food and drink experts.
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Ashburn|News|
Taste Of NoVA 2025 Includes Loudoun County Chefs
The next Taste of NoVA will introduce chef demonstrations and a speaker series with food and drink experts.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Breast Cancer-Surviving CEO To Appear At Old Town Books In Alexandria
The leader of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will discuss her new book at Old Town Books in Alexandria.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Wawa To Make Debut In Dumfries, Grand Opening With Freebies Planned
Freebies and a grand opening celebration are planned for the newest Wawa convenience store in Prince William County.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Meals Tax Increase Approved By Vienna Town Council To Start In 2026
Vienna Town Council is implementing a higher meals tax rate as it considers funding needs for capital projects.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Here Are The Best Colleges In Virginia, According To Niche
Niche ranked thousands of colleges and universities for the latest Best Colleges in America list. Here are Virginia's top ranked schools.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Weekend Shooting Injures 1 In Manassas: Police
City of Manassas Police responded to a shooting report and found the injured victim at a hospital.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
New Historic Marker To Be Unveiled In Alexandria Neighborhood
A historic marker unveiling will celebrate the history of an African American neighborhood in Alexandria.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Taste Of NoVA 2025 Includes Participating Chefs From Vienna
The next Taste of NoVA will introduce chef demonstrations and a speaker series with food and drink experts.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Indecent Exposure, More Weekend Crimes Investigated By Prince William County Police
Prince William County Police responded to an indecent exposure in a larger retail store and other incidents.
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Ashburn|News|
Activate Set To Open First Virginia Location At Sterling's Cascades Marketplace
Active gaming center Activate has confirmed an opening date and plans for several days of free play.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Catholic Charities' Upcoming Food Drives To Help NoVA Neighbors In Need
The Catholic Charities' St. Lucy Food Project is working to meet food insecure residents' needs amid the costly back-to-school season.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Bridge Work Between Alexandria, Arlington To Begin
Work on the deteriorating bridge is beginning Monday, bringing the first traffic impacts between Arlington and Alexandria.
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