Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Free Cone Day Held At Alexandria Ben & Jerry's On April 8
We all scream for ice cream: Ben & Jerry's is offering free cones for one day only to show appreciation for customers.
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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Vienna, VA|News|
Free Cone Day Held At Vienna Ben & Jerry's On April 8
We all scream for ice cream: Ben & Jerry's is offering free cones for one day only to show appreciation for customers.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
Cappies Review: 'Almost, Maine' At Justice High School
Justice High School's adaptation of "Almost, Maine" in late March featured nine short vignettes of different couples.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Teens Win Grant For Service Project Addressing Childhood Hunger
Two teens in Vienna are organizing a service project to provide meal packs for food insecure children.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Teen In Manassas Believed To Be Voluntarily Missing
Manassas Police are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported missing over the weekend.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Burglaries Leave Shattered Glass At Shopping Center In Lake Ridge
Prince William County Police are investigating reports of shattered glass damages and one missing cash register from burglaries.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
James Williams Named Loudoun Fire Chief As Incumbent Plans Retirement
James Williams, who has been with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue since 2001, will become the system's new fire chief.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
MOD Pizza Suddenly Closes Vienna Location
MOD Pizza, a quick service pizza spot known for its unlimited toppings for one price pizzas, has closed its Vienna location.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Man's Lottery Jackpot Winnings Go Toward His Family
A Woodbridge man beat his own personal record for Virginia Lottery prizes with a jackpot scored in an online game.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
'Make America Healthy Event' Held In Alexandria School
An Alexandria school hosted HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. to discuss school nutrition programs and push for continued federal support.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
'Hands Off' Protest Against Trump Takes Place In Manassas
The local Democratic party organized a "Hands Off" protest, one of more than 1,200 across the U.S. to protest the Trump administration.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny Events Around Manassas In 2025
From flashlight egg hunts to Easter Bunny visits, here's what is coming up for the season in Manassas.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Pet Of The Week: An Easygoing Companion In Wilbur
Wilbur's forever family will get a mild-mannered dog with a big heart and good leash skills.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Budget, Tax Rate Public Hearings To Be Held In April
Town of Vienna residents can provide feedback on the town's budget, the real estate tax rate and proposed fee increases.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Father, Son Drown | Air Traffic Control Fight | Mall Mayhem: VA News
Dog Park Homicide | MS-13 Leader In Court | Air Traffic Control Arrest | Musk Visits CIA | Crash Into House | Truck Parking Frustrations
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
All Ages Read Together Focuses On Making Kids Kindergarten Ready
All Ages Read Together, which wants to help kids be at the same level in kindergarten, is one nonprofit participating in Spring2Action.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
New Tariffs: These 10 Products May Get Pricier In VA
From coffee and avocados to iPhones, reports indicate some imports could get more expensive if tariff costs are passed to consumers.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Shooting At Woodbridge Apartment Complex Injures Man: Police
Prince William County Police are investigating a Thursday afternoon shooting that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Potomac Library, Second-Oldest County Library Celebrates 50 Years
The community is invited to celebrate Potomac Library's 50th anniversary with live alpacas and bunnies, as well as food and raffles.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Northern Virginia Science Center Breaks Ground At Kincora
Construction will get underway on the Northern Virginia Science Center, which will be an interactive museum focused on STEM.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
