Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Man Found Dead, Another Stabbed In Alexandria: Police
Alexandria Police are investigating a stabbing that injured one person and shooting that killed another.
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|
Gallows Road Long-Term Vision Update Planned At 2 Meetings
Fairfax County will host two meetings to present recommendations to improve Gallows Road a busy route.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas, Prince William County Sites Featured 'On RV There Yet' TV Show
Key sites in Manassas and Prince William County took the spotlight in a TV show broadcast on the Discovery Channel.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Makers Union Pub To Open Newest Location In Ashburn
Brunch and happy hour are among the offerings at a new restaurant opening later in July.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Brew Republic Bierworks To Shut Down In Woodbridge
A brewery based in Woodbridge is preparing to close, citing a landlord decision to end its lease.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
July 4 Travel Forecast: Best, Worst Times To Travel In Northern VA
As AAA predicts an increase in Virginians traveling for Independence Day, here's what to know about the busiest times on the roads and more.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Road Reopens After Crash On Major Route In Manassas: Police
Police are responded to a crash involving downed utility lines in Manassas.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
New Electric Charging Fee Added In Loudoun County
Loudoun County is adding new electric vehicle charging fees in addition to its base fee.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Metro Shutdown Affecting 2 Blue Line Stations To Begin
Metro is preparing to shut down two stations for nearly a month and conduct single-tracking on the Yellow Line over two weekends.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Shooting Of 2 Teens Leads To Charges In Chicago's Douglass Park
One teen is dead, and the other is hospitalized with critical injuries, officials siad.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Shark Bite Suspected At Jones Beach State Park: Officials
A woman in the water reported a bite by unknown wildlife, which officials suspect was from a shark species.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Pet Of The Week: 6-Month-Old Needs Some TLC
This 6-month-old girl has some growing to do, and she'd love to spend her formative years with a loving family.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vacancies, New Businesses: Vienna Economic Development Director Gives Update
Vienna's economic development manager discussed a few major commercial vacancies, the potential W&OD Trail visitor center and more.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Officer-Involved Shooting In Lake Ridge Results In No Charges For Officers
A police-involved shooting at a senior living apartment had killed the 26-year-old, who police say attacked a 91-year-old woman.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Rape At Assisted Living Home | 20 Car Break-Ins | Veteran Kidnapping | Wrong-Way Crash: VA News
Mall Shooting Probation | NFL Stars' Youth Camp | Student Journalist Oversight | Motorcyclist Dies In Chase | Metro's New Routes
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Restaurant Inspections: Encrusted Milk Build Up, More Violations
Prince William County health inspectors found encrusted dirt in multiple areas during recent restaurant inspections.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Stock The Block Volunteer Effort Helps 2,500 Alexandria Area Families
Hundreds of volunteers distributed household essentials to residents in need during the Stock the Block drive-thru event.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Bles Park In Ashburn To Reopen After Improvements
A massive park near the Potomac River is set to reopen with a ribbon cutting after the county made improvements.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Warby Parker Opening Newest Virginia Location In Woodbridge
The 12th Virginia location of the brand will have its opening festivities on Saturday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria's Old Town Pool Reopening Postponed As More Issues Found
The reopening was delayed after the city fixed additional filtration issues with one of its outdoor pools.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
