Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Up To 20 Violations At 1 Eatery
Up to 20 violations or no violations were found during July's health inspections in Vienna.
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|
Dog Hot Car Deaths | Power Line Dispute | Indicted Man's Fatal Jump | Ending Union Contracts: VA News
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Colonial Downs To Close Rosie’s Gaming Emporium After Opening Of Gaming Resort
A smaller gaming facility in Prince William County will shut down after the larger Rose Gaming Resort opened.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Fatal Shooting In Bull Run Area Leads To Prison Sentence
A man faces prison time and supervised release for a homicide following an altercation in the Manassas area.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Reader Poll: What Is The Biggest Traffic Frustration In Manassas?
From traffic congestion to red light cameras and driver habits, we want to know what readers think is the biggest concern on the roads.
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Ashburn|News|
Former Teacher From Ashburn Charged In Undercover Child Exploitation Case
An Ashburn man who was a teacher has been charged after sexually inappropriate communications with a detective posing as a minor.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Man Shot In Dale City Apartment Parking Lot: Police
Prince William County Police say an unknown man shot the victim in an apartment building parking lot.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Former Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson Named Director Of NOVA Parks
Alexandria's former mayor will step into a new role after not seeking re-election in 2024.
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Ashburn|News|
When Do You Stop For A School Bus? Know The Law In Virginia
As students return for the new school year, here's what Virginia drivers need to know about the law on stopping for school buses.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Dating Fraud Indictment Sought Before Man Jumped To Death In Alexandria
Court documents indicate a dating fraud case with multiple female victims was sought against the man who jumped to his death.
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Vienna, VA|News|
New Mural Telling Vienna History Unveiled At Navy Federal Credit Union Headquarters
A veteran artist created a mural unveiled Wednesday at Vienna-based Navy Federal Credit Union.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Restaurant Inspections: 30 Violations Identified At Eatery
Prince William Health District health inspectors found as many as 30 violations at restaurants during inspections in recent weeks.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Pedestrian Dies In Lincolnia Crash: Police
A crash just outside Alexandria city limits killing a pedestrian remains under investigation, Fairfax County Police say.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Construction Site Death Reported At Woodbridge Area Site: Police
A man died at a development site while operating heavy machinery, according to Prince William County Police.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: 26 Violations At Restaurant
Recent health inspections at Woodbridge area restaurants uncovered as many as 26 violations, while some had no violations.
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Ashburn|News|
New High School Contract Awarded By Loudoun County School Board
Plans for the new High School 14 in Loudoun County are taking a step forward with an approved construction contract.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Indecent Exposures Lead To 10 Charges For Man In Alexandria: Police
A known sex offender is facing charges for a string of indecent exposures in Alexandria neighborhoods, according to police.
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Ashburn|News|
Deaths Of 2 Dogs In Hot Car Leads To Charges In Loudoun County
A man is facing animal cruelty charges after two dogs died in a hot car, according to Loudoun County Animal Services.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Town Hall In Woodbridge To Focus On Federal Impacts On Businesses
Rep. Eugene Vindman will participate in a chamber-hosted town hall on federal policies and economic impacts on businesses.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Mass Abductions Of VA Children Rumors Spread Online: State Police
Virginia State Police addressed viral social media reports about significant numbers of missing children being reported in the state.
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