Manassas, VA|News|
Virtual Virginia Academy To Be Added At Manassas City Public Schools
The Manassas City School Board approved an agreement to introduce the Virtual Virginia Academy as an option for students.
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|
Vet Care Access Barriers To Be Addressed By Animal Welfare League Of Alexandria
The Animal Welfare League Of Alexandria is seeking to improve veterinary care access to an underserved area of the city.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Restaurant Inspections: Extreme Hot Air Ventilation Concern
Health inspectors noted hot air from outside ventilated into the kitchen created an "unhealthy working environment" for workers.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Library To Introduce New Online Catalog System
Alexandria Library said it will be closed for one day and have minor disruptions to service as it implements the new catalog system.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Prince William County Officer Charged In Stalking Case: Police
Prince William County Police believe a police officer misused the criminal database to find information on a man.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Ashburn, Sterling Restaurant Inspections: Residue In Ice Machine, Foods Past Discard Date
Loudoun County health inspectors found rodent dropping violations at multiple places during June inspections.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
New Potomac Shores Apartment Community Prepares To Begin Construction
The developing Potomac Shores community is getting an apartment community that will be near the upcoming VRE station.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Cake4Kids Approaches 10,000th Cake Delivery For NoVA Kids
Cake4Kids, a volunteer effort to provide cakes for children in need, is approaching its 10,000th cake milestone in Northern Virginia.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Prince William Water Gets Water Quality Results For Its 5 Distribution Systems
The new annual report on water quality details levels of substances to determine if the drinking water meets safe standards.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Amid Syphilis Rate Concerns In Alexandria, Rapid Testing Offered
As some Alexandria STI rates are higher than the state and region's, a public health clinic is offering free syphilis testing.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna's First Capital Bikeshare Stations Approved
Bikesharing stations will be installed at locations in Vienna with approval from the Town Council.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
2 Vienna Businesses Holding Best Of NoVA Celebration
To celebrate being part of the Best of NoVA winners in 2025, two businesses are hosting an event for neighbors.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Hit-And-Run With Stolen Vehicle In Yorkshire Leads To Arrest
After responding to a call, officers determined a man was the driver wanted in a hit-and-run crash that injured a woman.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Major Change May Be Coming To Airport Security In Virginia
Some airports have already started to implement the change at security checkpoints, with major airports in Virginia expected to do so soon.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Sterling Home Explosion Trial Beginning In Loudoun County
A former propane company employee's trial is getting underway as he faces involuntary manslaughter and other charges.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Travel + Leisure Best Cities In The U.S. List Ranks Alexandria 5th
Alexandria is on the Travel + Leisure's Best Cities in the U.S. list with the likes of Santa Fe, New Orleans and Honolulu.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Homicide At Woodbridge Bar Leads To Guilty Plea: Prosecutors
Prosecutors say the defendant targeted the victim as a new romantic partner of his ex-girlfriend.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Flash Flooding Risk In NoVA As Storms Bring Relief From 106 Heat Index
Flash flooding will be a risk during repeated storms following a heat index up to 106 degrees. Here's the full forecast for Northern VA.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Hikes To Benefit Texas Flood Relief Sought By Alexandria Teen
An Alexandria teen's hiking nonprofit is calling on youth to host hikes to collect donations for Texas flooding victims.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
July 4 Gunshots In Woodbridge Confirmed By Police, No Injuries Reported
Prince William County Police found shell casings in the road after gunshots were reported the night of July 4.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
