Manassas, VA|News|
Celebrate National Cookie Day In Manassas With Sweet 6-7 Deal
Crumbl is celebrating National Cookie Day at its Manassas location on Thursday with a one-day dessert deal.
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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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Free Holiday Walk of Lights Returns To Woodbridge Park In 2025
The free holiday lights walk includes special nights with holiday markets, characters like the Grinch and Frosty the Snowman and more.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
$1,000 In Groceries Stolen In Vienna, Suspects Flee In Stolen Car: Police
Vienna Police are seeking information on a $1,000 theft of groceries that led to a stolen vehicle pursuit.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Person With Medical Emergency Dies After Arrest By Manassas Police
Manassas Police say an arrested person had a medical emergency after they took him to the jail.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Inova Oakville Facility Sees 40K Patient Visits In First Year
Inova is marking one year of its Oakville facility as it prepares for future facilities in Alexandria and its eastern region.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Antisemitic Graffiti Found At Dale City Construction Site: Police
Police are investigating a vandalism with antisemitic language and graffiti.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Where To See Santa 2025: Events Around Vienna
From the annual Santa visits on a fire engine to Santa breakfasts, here's where you can meet Santa this season around Vienna.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Pedestrian Killed In Bus Crash Near Ashburn Metro Station: Sheriff's Office
A bus crash near the Ashburn Metro station killed a Purcellville resident, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Where To See Santa 2025: Events Around Woodbridge
From the annual Santa Train to his arrival at the holiday market, here's where you can meet Santa this season around Woodbridge.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Sunday Hours At Prince William Co. Landfill, Compost Facility Begin In January
Sunday hours at the landfill and compost facilities will be added as part of the latest Prince William County budget.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Kendra Scott Store Opens At One Loudoun, Grand Opening To Benefit Local Causes
The grand opening of a One Loudoun business will support LAWS, Loudoun Youth, Blood Cancer United and more.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Bomb Threat On Bus Reported In Route 1 Corridor: Police
A man who claimed to have explosives in his backpack led to an evacuation of a bus.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Virginia Residents Without REAL ID To Face New Fee
While REAL ID enforcement started in May, travelers without an accepted form of ID will soon have to pay a fee to fly domestically.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Vehicle With 1-Year-Old Inside Struck In Woodbridge Road Rage Dispute: Police
Prince William County Police say a 1-year-old was in the victim's car when another driver kept striking their car.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|News|
This VA Eatery Among Best New Restaurants In America, New List Says
A Virginia restaurant that is part of a small inn is named among the likes of eateries in major U.S. cities.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Affordable Housing Community Proposed At Former DMV Site In Manassas
Manassas City Council will consider a loan for a 100-unit apartment community on the site of a former DMV location.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Electricity Costs And Data Centers: Forum Planned By Subramanyam In Ashburn
Amid the SCC approving a new rate class for large users like data centers, a congressman will host a community discussion on the topic.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Texas Donuts To Hold Ribbon Cutting With Vienna Mayor Linda Colbert
Texas Donuts invites the community to a ribbon cutting for its new Vienna location this week.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Scottish Christmas Walk, Holiday Boat Parade Of Lights Return To Alexandria
Two parades in one day will highlight Alexandria's busiest holiday weekend. See details for the parades and road impacts.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Snow In NoVa Forecast: See Latest Timing, Accumulation Estimates
As colder temperatures appear to be here to stay, a wintry mix and chance of snow are in the forecast.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
