Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Student Wins Statewide Art Contest On Elementary Level
A Manassas student is the elementary school winner of the Virginia School Boards Association's first statewide art contest.
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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Ashburn|News|
Rapes Of Teen Girl For Nearly 3 Years Lead To Loudoun County Sentence
Prosecutors say the defendant sexually assaulted the teen victim nearly weekly for almost three years.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Abduction, Sexual Assault Attempt Leads To Charges For Alexandria Man
Fairfax County Police say a victim faced a sexual assault attempt while walking home.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Killed Walking Dog | New Speed Cameras | $32K Theft Ring: VA News
Trans Locker Room Probe | Mount Everest Climb | Poisoning Eagles | Special Election | Affordable Housing Incentive | Red Light Cameras
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Vienna, VA|News|
Cappies 2025 Award Winners Include Oakton High School
The Cappies program, described as the Tonys of the DC region's high school theater, gave awards to Oakton High School.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Cappies 2025 Award Winners Include Prince William County School
The Cappies program, described as the Tonys of the DC region's high school theater, gave an award to one Prince William County school.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Car Crash Into Woodbridge House Traps Residents, Displaces 12
Two homes were deemed unsafe to occupy due to vehicle crash damages, displacing 12 people.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Cappies 2025 Award Winners Include Loudoun County School
The Cappies program, described as the Tonys of the DC region's high school theater, gave an award to one Loudoun County school.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Riverfest 2025 In Occoquan: Schedule, Road Closures
The Duck Splash, alpacas, beer garden, food court and artisan vendors are a few things to look forward to during Riverfest.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas Park, VA|News|
4 Victims ID'ed In Suspected Murder-Suicide In Manassas Park
Manassas Park Police have identified the two adults found dead, along with a 2-year-old and 8-year-old, in a suspected murder-suicide.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Weekend Events In NoVA DC: Pride Parade, Fireworks, Riverfest
Weekend events in DC, NoVA: Greek Festival, Taste of Springfield, Art and Studio Tour, Petpalooza, WorldPride Closing Concert and more.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Primary 2025: Second Early Voting Sites Opens In Alexandria
An additional early voting site will open ahead of the June 17 primary election in Alexandria.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Mall Rezoning Approved By Prince William Supervisors
The rezoning proposal that won support from the county would add more than 1,000 residential units and more retail space.
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Vienna, VA|News|
National Donut Day: Where To Score Freebies And Deals In Vienna
National Donut Day was created in 1938 as a tribute to the volunteer corps of 250 women who served donuts to troops during World War I.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian In Gainesville: Police
Police are asking for information in a crash that killed a pedestrian. The striking vehicle did not stop.
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Manassas, VA|News|
National Donut Day: Where To Score Freebies And Deals In Manassas
National Donut Day was created in 1938 as a tribute to the volunteer corps of 250 women who served donuts to troops during World War I.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
National Donut Day: Where To Score Freebies And Deals In Woodbridge
National Donut Day was created in 1938 as a tribute to the volunteer corps of 250 women who served donuts to troops during World War I.
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Ashburn|News|
Juleps Kentucky Tavern Plans Opening At Ashburn's Loudoun Station
A new restaurant specializing in Southern fare and juleps is coming to a development near the Ashburn Metro.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
National Donut Day: Where To Score Freebies And Deals In Alexandria
National Donut Day was created in 1938 as a tribute to the volunteer corps of 250 women who served donuts to troops during World War I.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Passenger Dies After Falling Off Vehicle In Prince William County Driveway
Prince William County Police say a woman died days after falling off a moving vehicle in a driveway.
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