Woodbridge, VA|News|
Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny Events Around Woodbridge In 2025
Along with the Easter Bunny's arrival and the Peeps Show, here are some Easter egg hunts to check out around Woodbridge.
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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Manassas, VA|News|
Prince William County Government: PWCPD Spotlight: Bloodhounds, Ready To Serve
To help find missing and/or endangered persons, bloodhounds Dory and Sadie are on the job.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Fire At Ashburn Home Injures 1 Person, Displaces People, Pets
A Thursday morning heavy fire at an Ashburn home caused minor injuries to one person, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Stormwater, Parking Fee Hikes Considered In Alexandria Budget
Along with holding a hearing on tax rates, City Council will review proposed parking fee and stormwater utility fee increases.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Road Rage Shooting Injures Driver On Dumfries Road: Police
Prince William County Police are seeking a driver in a shooting that injured another driver and struck his vehicle in the mid-county area.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
MS-13 Leader Arrest In Prince William Co.: 5 Things To Know
After federal authorities announced the arrest of a top MS-13 leader in Dale City, here's what court documents revealed about the case.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Texas-Style Donuts, Kolaches Coming To Vienna
Texas Donuts, which has options like giant donuts and Texas-Czech kolaches, is reported to be planning a Vienna location.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Killing At Ashburn Apartment Dog Park Leads To Prison Sentence
Prosecutors say the man assaulted the victim until he appeared lifeless at an apartment community's dog park.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Truck Parking Frustrations Shared As Prince William County Eyes Action
Amid a new initiative to address parking challenges, supervisors shared instances of truck parking causing issues throughout the county.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
James Beard Award 2025 Finalists: See D.C. Restaurant Nominees
The James Beard Foundation's awards, considered the Oscars of food, named finalists for its restaurant and chef awards.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Kilogram-Sized Cake Eating Contest To Be Part Of 2025 Taste Of Vienna
Contestants at Taste of Vienna will be challenged to finish Carnegie Diner & Cafe's 24-layer cake to win a prize worth $1,500.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Woman's Club Honored For 60 Years Of Service
Supervisors honored the Woodbridge Woman's Club, which has been helping with service projects like comfort pillows for hospital patients.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Business Owner Shares Impact Of Tariffs
Bill Butcher, founder of Port City Brewing Company, says tariffs affecting a key beer ingredient will force a price increase on its beers.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Budget Approved With Lower Tax Rates
The county expects average homeowner tax bills to slightly decrease with the approved real estate tax rate in the budget.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Prince William County Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month In April
Prince William County and other communities will recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness about child abuse.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Au Pair Helps Fairfax Co. Family As Federal Workers Return To Office
A Fairfax family with a federal worker returning to the office finds having an au pair invaluable as a child care and cultural experience.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Replacement For Firehook Bakery In Alexandria Plans Opening
Eclairons Pastry and Coffee House has applied to open in the former Firehook Bakery location in Old Town.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Restaurant Inspections: What To Know From February Results
Some restaurants inspected in February had perfect health inspection results, while some had violations seen at multiple restaurants.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Road Rage Dispute In Woodbridge Involves Gun: Police
Prince William County Police are searching for a driver who took out a gun during a road rage dispute in Woodbridge.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Farmers Market Openings To Be Marked With Ribbon Cuttings
As the two farmers market locations prepare for the regular season, residents can attend upcoming ribbon cuttings.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
