Vienna, VA|News|
Liberty Amendments Month 2025: Parade, Fireworks Highlight Events
A new parade on Maple Avenue will kick off Vienna's Liberty Amendments Month celebration.
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|
Another Broken Egg Cafe Plans Opening In Brambleton
A Southern-inspired restaurant for brunch dishes and drinks is planning a new location in Loudoun County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Red Light Cameras Extended, Speed Camera Program Made Permanent
As Prince William County prepares to launch red light cameras, its program has been extended. Speed cameras will also continue.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Affordable Housing Ordinance Adopted By Prince William County Supervisors
The Board of County Supervisors adopted a policy with hopes of boosting affordable housing stock.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna, Oakton Students Among National Merit Scholarship Winners
Students from Vienna and Oakton are among less than 1 percent of American high school seniors winning National Merit Scholarships.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Student In Prince William County Wins National Merit Scholarship
A student in Prince William County is among less than 1 percent of American high school seniors winning National Merit Scholarships.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Students Win Latest National Merit Scholarships
Three students with ties to Alexandria are among less than 1 percent of American high school seniors winning National Merit Scholarships.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
5 Students In Loudoun County Win National Merit Scholarships
Five students with Loudoun County ties are among less than 1 percent of American high school seniors winning National Merit Scholarships.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Pedestrian Walking Dog Killed In Prince William County Crash
A pedestrian walking her dog was killed in a crash, according to Prince William County Police.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Shooting Of Occupied Home Leads To Third Arrest In Alexandria
Alexandria Police have arrested three people in a shooting that struck an occupied home.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
'Sanctuary' Counties | Medical Debt Wiped | Abduction Stopped: VA News
Women Groped At Mall | Food Pantry Vandalism | Medicare Billing Fraud | CIA Shooting Suspect | Burglary After Jail Release | Speed Cameras
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
See Alexandria Pet Of The Week, Pet Calendar Contest Details
Ren is the adoptable pet of the week for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. If you already have a pet, enter the pet calendar contest.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Survey Results: New Businesses Residents Want To See In Woodbridge
Readers shared restaurants and retail they'd like to see in Woodbridge, plus areas of improvement for the business climate.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Primary 2025: More Early Voting Sites To Open In Loudoun County
Three additional early voting sites will open ahead of the June 17 primary election in Loudoun County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant To Open Woodbridge Location
A new contemporary American restaurant with wine tasting room is planning its fifth Virginia location.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Pride Kickoff Concert, Taste Of Del Ray
Weekend events in DC, NoVA: Festival Argentino, Thai Street Food Festival, Strawberry Jubilee, Taste of Pride and Wine Festival.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Little Food Pantry In Vienna Temporarily Closed Due To Vandalism
A free food pantry formed during the COVID-19 pandemic is temporarily closed amid recent vandalisms.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Trump Administration Lists Alexandria As Sanctuary City
The Trump administration listed localities it claims are sanctuary jurisdictions on immigration enforcement and one VA mayor disagreed.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
984 Seniors Graduate From Alexandria City High School
Congrats to the Class of 2025, which included nearly 1,000 students at Alexandria City High School.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Ashburn Summer Events: Fireworks, Parade, International Food Fest
The summer season ushers in events like food festivals, fireworks, carnivals, Pride Festival and more around Ashburn and Loudoun County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
