Woodbridge, VA|News|
New Senior Living Operator Takes Over Woodbridge Area Location
A senior living community in the Woodbridge area is under new management, along with three other D.C. area locations.
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|
New Senior Living Operator Takes Over One Loudoun Location
A senior living community in Ashburn is under new management, along with three other D.C. area locations.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Shotted Opens New Location In Prince William County
A grand opening with free coffee is planned for the newest location of a popular Saudi-inspired coffee bar.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Police Officer Faces Reckless Driving Charge In Alexandria Pursuit: Police
An Alexandria police officer is facing a reckless driving charge tied to a pursuit of a stolen vehicle.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Toddler Abduction | 2 Family Members Shot | Grocery Store Fire: VA News
Federal Layoffs | Ex-Firefighter Sex Crimes | 20 Child Porn Charges | 2-Year-Old Neglected | Deteriorating Bridge | DC Plane Crash Cause
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Signal Improvement Project, Other Vienna Projects Progressing Over The Summer
Public works staff discussed updates on summer projects, including the signal upgrade project to improve traffic flow at busy intersections.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Meals Tax Decrease Formalized, Restaurant Week Sought In Prince William County
Supervisors formalized the upcoming meals tax decrease and asked staff to explore a Prince William County Restaurant Week.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Lululemon Holding Grand Reopening For Ashburn Store
An activewear shop will have freebies and giveaways for shoppers during its grand opening event at One Loudoun in Ashburn.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
VA Sales Tax Holiday 2025: Pay No Tax On These Items
Shoppers won't pay sales tax on certain items during Virginia's three-day sales tax holiday. Here's what the tax waiver applies to and when.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
2-Year-Old Boy Left Alone In Woodbridge Child Neglect Case, Mother Arrested
A wanted Woodbridge mother has been arrested in a child neglect case involving a 2-year-old child left alone.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Shop Seeks To Open In Old Town Alexandria
An ice cream shop started out of a truck in New York is looking to add to Old Town Alexandria's frozen dessert offerings.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Remembrance Events Planned For Bob Weir, Special Election Set
There will be several events to honor the late county supervisor, while the county seeks a special election to fill his seat.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Mayor, City Council Pay Raises Set For September Consideration
Manassas City Council is considering a significant pay increase, which some residents spoke out against.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Up To 14 Violations At 1 Place
Violations such as debris in an ice machine and residential pesticides in an eatery were found during recent health inspections in Vienna.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Rebuilding Of Deteriorating Bridge Between Alexandria, Arlington To Have Construction Impacts
Work will soon begin on a deteriorating bridge between Arlington and Alexandria, bringing construction impacts for several years.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Ashburn, Sterling Restaurant Inspections: Moldy Produce, Substance In Ice Machine
Loudoun County health inspectors found a soil or mold substance inside a restaurant's ice machine, moldy produce and more violations.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
New School Of Rock Location In Woodbridge To Hold Grand Opening
A new music school opening in Woodbridge will have a grand opening with a ceremonial guitar smashing and more activities for guests.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Schools Administrative Building Purchase To Advance With Approved Funds
Manassas City Council approved funds to be used for purchase of the school district's administrative building and a new student program.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria City Hall To Begin Relocating Services In August Ahead Of Renovations
City Hall's renovation project will require some services to start relocating to temporary and permanent spaces.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Woman Identified As Victim Of Fatal Manassas Crash: Police
Police are seeking video footage in the fatal crash that killed a 72-year-old woman in Manassas.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
