Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
1 Of 4 Injured In Alexandria Shooting Charged: Police
Alexandria Police found two victims at the scene of the shooting and two more at the hospital.
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|
VA Restaurants Cited: Roaches, Rodent Droppings, Unclean Ice Machine
Health inspectors in several towns found restaurants with rodent droppings. Other key violations included roaches and unclean ice machines.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Hidden Gambling Room | Gas Leaf Blower Ban | CIA Shooting: VA News
Hit-And-Run Of Cop | Caps Player Arrest | EMT Hit With Bottle | 50+ Storm-Damaged Trees | Teen Scooter Death | Late Congressman's Open Seat
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Zoey Needs Home For Her Golden Years
In her senior years, Zoey is the perfect balance of calm and playful that will fit well with a new family.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Blast Off With Fireworks Kicks Off Wolf Trap Summer 2025 Season
A free show with fireworks will be the first of summer Filene Center performances at Wolf Trap. Space will be limited.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Eateries To Retail: New Businesses Residents Want To See In Manassas
Readers shared restaurants and retail they'd like to see in Manassas, plus ways to improve the business climate.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Woman Scores $443K Jackpot In Virginia Lottery Game
An Alexandria woman's favorite online lottery game paid off for her, as she won a jackpot totaling over $443,000.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Memorial Day Weekend Events In NoVA, DC: Parades, Viva Vienna
Memorial Day weekend events in DC, NoVA: Memorial Day Parade, Asian Summer Festival, Fair Oaks Carnival and National Memorial Day Concert.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
‘No Tax On Tips’ Pledge Advances: What VA Workers Should Know
A bill has advanced in Congress that would impact how much tipped workers in Virginia would pay in taxes.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
What's Open, Closed For Memorial Day 2025 In Ashburn, Loudoun County
Residents can expect service adjustments or closures and Memorial Day events for the holiday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Memorial Day 2025 In Vienna
Residents can expect service adjustments or closures and Memorial Day events for the holiday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Armed Bank Robbery Suspect Sought By Sheriff's Office
A suspect is wanted after an armed bank robbery that drew a heavy law enforcement presence on Wednesday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Illegal Gambling Machines Hidden Behind Fake Wall At Business
Police found a false wall that opened up to a vacant adjoining business and later seized 30 gambling machines.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Memorial Day 2025 In Woodbridge
Residents can expect service adjustments or closures and a Memorial Day ceremony for the holiday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Memorial Day 2025 In Manassas
Residents can expect service adjustments or closures and a Memorial Day ceremony for the holiday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Memorial Day Travel Forecast 2025: Best, Worst Times To Drive
AAA expects an increase in Memorial Day holiday weekend travel. Here's when Virginia travelers could encounter the most traffic.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Nonprofits Serving Loudoun County Win Competitive Grants
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved grants to nonprofits serving the county. Here's which nonprofits won awards.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Memorial Day 2025 In Alexandria
Residents can expect service adjustments or closures and a Memorial Day ceremony for the holiday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Triple Shooting Kills 1, Injures 2 People In Woodbridge: Police
Police say one person is dead and two are injured from a shooting behind a shopping center. A Fredericksburg man is charged.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
PWC Campaign Discouraging Panhandling, Street Outreach Continue
Supervisors heard updates on street outreach to panhandlers and a communications campaign discouraging donations to panhandlers.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
