Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria School Calendar For 2025-2026: Key Dates To Know
As the summer wraps up, here are the dates Alexandria students and parents should know for the new school year.
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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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas School Calendar For 2025-2026: Key Dates To Know
As the summer wraps up, here are the dates Manassas students and parents should know for the new school year.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Port City Brewing Company To Host Port to Port Beer Festival In Alexandria
Port City Brewing Company will bring a variety of breweries from as far as Germany to its Alexandria location.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Crow Causes 1,300+ Power Outages In Manassas
Manassas city staff are responding to nearly 1,400 power outages tied to a crow.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Motorcyclist Dies In Crash With Parked Car In Dale City, Police Seek Witnesses
Prince William County Police are seeking witness information in a motorcycle crash early Wednesday morning.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Falafel Inc. Marks Latest Opening At Ashburn's One Loudoun
A fast-casual restaurant with menu items up to $6 is the latest addition to One Loudoun.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Navy Veteran George Stewart Enters Race For Gainesville District Supervisor
A Navy veteran and financial consultant joined the race for Gainesville District supervisor ahead of a Democratic nominating caucus.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
TJ Students Develop Tool To Help People With Disabilities Use Computers
An app seeking to make computer use more accessible for people with disabilities is the brainchild of local high school students.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna School Calendar For 2025-2026: Key Dates To Know
As the summer wraps up, here are the dates Vienna students and parents should know for the new school year.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Burglaries Of Donation Centers Lead To Sentence In Loudoun County
Loudoun County nonprofit donation centers were targeted in burglaries, causing more than $23,000 in losses.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Spirit Halloween To Open In Former Party City Store In Loudoun County
The seasonal Halloween retailer is getting ready to take over empty storefronts around the region.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Spirit Halloween To Open In Former Joann Fabric Store In Woodbridge
The seasonal Halloween retailer is getting ready to take over empty storefronts around the region.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Spirit Halloween To Open In Former Big Lots Store In Manassas
The seasonal Halloween retailer is getting ready to take over empty storefronts around the region.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Restaurant Week 2025: See Nearly 90 Participating Eateries
Close to 90 restaurants will offer special menus or fast-casual specials during the returning Alexandria Restaurant Week.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Power Line Ruling Appealed By Loudoun County, Another Project To Get Hearings
A joint appeal in the Virginia Supreme Court is sought for an approval of a Dominion Energy power line project.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Road Rage Incident With Gun Reported At Dale City Intersection: Police
Prince William County Police say a driver showed a gun during a road rage encounter.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Democrat Jewan 'Jack' Tiwari Seeks Nomination For Gainesville Supervisor
A Democrat has entered the race for Gainesville District supervisor ahead of a Democratic nominating caucus.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
2025 Election: Vienna Mayor, Town Council Candidate Slate Set
In addition to state races, Town of Vienna voters will have the next elections for Town Council and mayor.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
National Night Out 2025: Events Planned Around Loudoun County
National Night Out, an annual initiative to prevent crime through community gatherings, will be held Tuesday. Here are some local events.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
National Night Out 2025: Events Planned Around Alexandria
National Night Out, an annual initiative to prevent crime through community gatherings, will be held Tuesday. Here are some local events.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
