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
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|
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.
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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.
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Ashburn|News|
Yoder's Dutch Delights Holds Grand Opening At One Loudoun In Ashburn
A donut shop is set to celebrate its grand opening, and other businesses are on the way at One Loudoun.
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Vienna, VA|News|
2 Killed In Capital Beltway Express Lanes Head-On Crash
State police say a wrong-way vehicle struck another vehicle head on in the Express Lanes.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
2025 Backpack And School Supply Drive To Help Alexandria Students In Need
A school supply drive is underway to help Alexandria City Public Schools students in need. Here's how to help.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Republican Office Vandalized On July 4
A local political party said its office was vandalized on the night of July 4, and officials in another political party condemned the act.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Lawsuit Over Cemetery Site In Western Prince William County To Get Hearing
A coalition seeking to protect African American and Native American cemeteries is getting a hearing in federal court.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
School Stalker | Amazon Van Fire | Child Predator Sting | Car Theft Fail: VA News
Inappropriate Student Contact | Shopping Center Shooting | Killed In Interstate Travel Lanes | Indecent Exposures | Metro Station Closures
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Ashburn|News|
Mouse Droppings, Encrusted Milk, Full Fly Trap: VA Restaurants Cited
Health inspectors in several towns found restaurants with mouse droppings, foods kept at unsafe temperatures, and a full fly trap.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For July 4, 2025 Holiday In Alexandria
The Independence Day holiday will bring closures and various fireworks events to the region.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Conservation Groups Seek Environmental Impacts Of Power Line Project In Manassas Battlefield
Conservation groups are asking for environmental study of power line right-of-way expansions affecting Manassas National Battlefield.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Unlawful Filming Of Teen Reported At Potomac Mills, Suspect Wanted
A teen girl was the victim of inappropriate filming by an unknown man, according to Prince William County Police.
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Ashburn|News|
What's Open, Closed For July 4, 2025 Holiday In Ashburn, Loudoun County
The Independence Day holiday will bring closures and various fireworks events to the region.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
July 4 Fireworks In Virginia: 2025 Event Guide
Patch has rounded up the July 4th fireworks displays and other holiday events happening across Virginia.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Community Police Academy To Provide Glimpse Of Alexandria Police Operations
The next session of the Community Police Academy will help residents learn about police work through hands-on activities.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Alexandria July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Alexandria.
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Ashburn|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Ashburn July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Ashburn.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Woodbridge July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Woodbridge.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Manassas July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Manassas.
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