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.
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|
Child Exploitation Sting Includes Arrest Of Prince William Co., Manassas Residents
Residents in Prince William County and Manassas were among 16 caught in an undercover sting targeting online predators, according to police.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Child Exploitation Sting Includes Arrest Of Loudoun Residents
Two Loudoun County residents were among 16 caught in an undercover sting targeting online predators, according to police.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Broken-Down Truck Blocks I-95 Lanes Near Route 123
VDOT said lane closures were in place on southbound I-95 as evening rush hour was getting underway.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For July 4, 2025 Holiday In Woodbridge
The Independence Day holiday will bring closures and various fireworks events to the region.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For July 4, 2025 Holiday In Manassas
The Independence Day holiday will bring closures and various fireworks events to the region.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For July 4, 2025 Holiday In Vienna
The Independence Day holiday will bring closures and various fireworks events to the region.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: 13 Violations At 1 Place
Prince William County health inspectors many restaurants with no violations during recent visits, but one received 13 citations.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Prince William County Urges Caution As 4th Of July Fireworks-Related Injuries Rise
As residents celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, fire and rescue officials urge caution due to fireworks injuries.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
50-Hour Work Week Being Implemented At Alexandria Fire Department: Chief
The fire chief briefed City Council on reducing the fire department employee's 56-hour work week under the collective bargaining agreement.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Arc Of Loudoun Moving Ability Fitness Center To Lansdowne's National Conference Center
After an announcement that The Arc of Loudoun had to leave the trust-run campus, one of its services has found a new expanded home.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Indecent Exposures In Alexandria Neighborhoods Investigated By Police
Alexandria Police are investigating indecent exposures believed to be from the same suspect.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Area House Fire Injures Firefighter
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said a second alarm was requested in a townhouse fire that caused one injury.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Old Town Alexandria Bank Robbery Suspect Identified, Charged: Police
Alexandria Police say they've charged a suspect in an attempted bank robbery after an arrest in another jurisdiction.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Trap Full Of Flies In Kitchen
Violations such as a fly trap filled with flies in the kitchen were found during recent health inspections in Vienna.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Vienna July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations, including Tuesday's event in Vienna.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
July 4 Fireworks Guide 2025: Where To See Them In VA
From Northern Virginia to Hampton Roads, Patch has rounded up the best July 4th fireworks displays and festive events across Virginia.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Superintendent's Contract Extended By Loudoun County School Board
Superintendent Aaron Spence is receiving a pay raise with a contract extension provided by the Loudoun County School Board.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Man Found Dead At Railroad Tracks In Manassas Area: Police
Prince William County Police are investigating the death of a man found unconscious near the railroad tracks.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Person Struck By Vehicle On I-95 Dies In Prince William County: State Police
State police said a vehicle couldn't avoid hitting a person in the travel lanes of Interstate 95 on Tuesday morning.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
