Ashburn|News|
Earlier School Year Start And End Floated For Next LCPS Calendar
The school board will again consider if it wants an earlier start and end to the school year in Loudoun County.
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|
Businesses Woodbridge Needs: Share Your Wishlist
We are asking readers to share their wish list for new businesses they would like to see in and around Woodbridge.
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Manassas, VA|News|
When Manassas Pools Open For 2025 Summer Season
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. Here's when pools will be open around Manassas.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Meter Parking Rate Hike Recommended, Some City Garage Fees To Go Up
The Traffic and Parking Board has recommended a parking meter increase, while increases in select parking garages are already planned.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
COVID Vaccine Rule Changes Proposed: What To Know In Virginia
The Trump administration is considering changes to who can receive updated COVID boosters.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly Dies At 75
The congressman's family confirmed that he died Wednesday morning at home.
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Ashburn|News|
When Loudoun County Pools Open For 2025 Summer Season
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. Here's when pools will be open around Loudoun County.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
When Woodbridge Area Pools Open For 2025 Summer Season
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. Here's when pools will be open around Woodbridge.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
94-Unit Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground In Alexandria
A former car dealership is the location of an affordable housing development breaking ground in Alexandria.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Businesses Manassas Needs: Share Your Wishlist
We are asking readers to share their wish list for new businesses they would like to see in and around Manassas.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Budget Sets Tax Rate, Utility Rates OK'ed By Council
In addition to setting tax rates, Vienna's budget sets funds aside for the Annex property where a pool and fitness facility is proposed.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Planned Metro Shutdown To Affect Alexandria Stations
Metro will shut down two stations for nearly a month, and one Metro line will not run at Alexandria stations.
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Ashburn|News|
Girl Riding Scooter Dies After Crash In Loudoun County: Police
State police are investigating the crash that killed a teen girl on a scooter.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: Eateries With Up To 20 Violations
Prince William County health inspectors found as many as 20 violations during recent inspections, including a visibly unclean ice machine.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Viva Vienna 2025: See Schedule, More Details For Memorial Day Festival
Viva Vienna is a Memorial Day weekend tradition for Vienna residents. See what's in store for 2025.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Dog Dies In Unattended Car Outside Manassas Mall: Police
A dog found unconscious in a car after several hours of being left outside the Manassas Mall, according to police.
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Ashburn|News|
Ashburn, Sterling Restaurant Inspections: Rodent Droppings, Roaches
Health inspectors found rodent dropping violations at multiple places. One with live and dead roaches in addition.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
GW Parkway To Reopen After Severe Storm Damage
Severe storms with winds up to 70 and 80 mph brought down trees on a major route, causing the death of one person.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers To Be Phased Out With Approval In Alexandria
City Council endorsed a phase-out period for gas leaf blowers that was less than what city staff first recommended.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Defrauding Public Health Nonprofit Prompts Man's Conviction
A fraud scheme that led to a Prince William County man's conviction involved false expense reports billed to a nonprofit.
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