Manassas, VA|News|
Greater Manassas Christmas Parade 2025: Route, What To Know
The 79th annual parade is a favorite tradition in downtown Manassas. Here's what you need to know about attending and getting around.
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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Vienna, VA|News|
Christmas Wonderland Tree Returns To Vienna Real Estate Team's Office
The Casey Samson Team Christmas display is back, filling the space with holiday decorations. Here's when you can visit.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Destroying Government Databases Leads To Indictment For Alexandria Brothers
Prosecutors accused one of the brothers of deleting government databases and stealing IRS information on 450 people.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Home For The Holidays? Take In These 15 Northern Virginia Events
From a parade and waterskiing Santa to Christmas fireworks and Hanukkah festival, here's what the season will bring in Northern Virginia.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Hit-And-Run With State Trooper Vehicle Leads To Charges For Woodbridge Driver
A driver is facing charges in relation to a pursuit from Stafford to Prince William County ending in the hit-and-run.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
New Starbucks Location Opens Near Ashburn Metro
A mixed-use development near the Ashburn Metro station has added a Starbucks location.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Dead Insects On Trap Over Dishes, Mold-Like Debris
Health inspectors noted dead roaches or insects on a trap, fruit flies, a black substance in the ice machine and more violations in Vienna.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Holiday Pop-Up Bar Opens At Barca Wine Bar & Pier
A new holiday pop-up bar with festive cocktails and decor opens Thursday on the Alexandria waterfront.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Fatal Crash With Ambulance In Herndon Leads To Charge For Hyundai Driver
A Herndon crash with an ambulance that killed a car passenger from Sterling has resulted in charges.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
New Grocery Store Planned For Former Amazon Fresh Space In Manassas: Report
A new international grocery store is planning to open in the space where Amazon Fresh closed earlier this year.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Route 7 Reopens In Loudoun County After Crash: VDOT
A crash closed both directions of Route 7 Thursday morning, causing backups for commuters.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Glamies Review: 'You Can't Take It With You' At Potomac Falls High School
A student reviews Potomac Falls' November performance of "You Can't Take It with You," based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning production.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Car Tax Assessment Changes Coming In 2026 To Some Vehicles In Loudoun County
Changes to how the county assesses vehicles for the car tax will affect some vehicles, the Commissioner of the Revenue's office says.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Puppy Nativity Returns As Unique Christmas Tradition At Vienna Church
A Vienna church has hosted a Puppy Nativity, drawing families with dogs and even pets like pigs and bearded dragons.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Affordable Housing Loan Program To Proceed In 2026 In Prince William County
Prince William County is moving forward with a loan program with its Housing Trust Fund designed to boost affordable housing stock.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Where To See Santa 2025: Events Around Alexandria
From the annual Santa Train to breakfasts and photos, here's where you can meet Santa this season around Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Celebrate National Cookie Day In Woodbridge With Sweet 6-7 Deal
Crumbl is celebrating National Cookie Day at its Woodbridge location on Thursday with a one-day dessert deal.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Celebrate National Cookie Day In Vienna With Sweet 6-7 Deal
Crumbl is celebrating National Cookie Day at its Vienna location on Thursday with a one-day dessert deal.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Celebrate National Cookie Day In Alexandria With Sweet 6-7 Deal
Crumbl is celebrating National Cookie Day at its Alexandria location on Thursday with a one-day dessert deal.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Celebrate National Cookie Day In Ashburn With Sweet 6-7 Deal
Crumbl is celebrating National Cookie Day at its Ashburn location on Thursday with a one-day dessert deal.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff