Manassas, VA|News|
Child Abduction In Manassas Ends With Arrest: Police
Police were in the process of seeking an Amber Alert when a man took a relative's car with a 6-year-old boy inside.
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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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Restaurant Inspections: Debris Buildup On Soda Nozzles
Health inspectors found violations like food at temperatures well below the 135-degree hot holding temperature standard.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Hiring, Resource Event Targets Federal Workers In Prince William Co.
A resource fair to help workers impacted by the federal reductions will be part of Prince William County's hiring event.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Tysons Street Racers In Cybertruck, Lamborghini Found Guilty: Report
A brief street race between a Cybertruck and Lamborghini has resulted in a conviction. Tesla founder Elon Musk shared video of the scene.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Top MS-13 Leader On East Coast Arrested In NoVA, Feds Say
Trump administration officials and Gov. Glenn Youngkin said a top MS-13 leader in the U.S. is behind bars after an arrest in NoVA.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Crash With 2 Trucks Causes Miles Of Backups On Route 28
Traffic delays are building up from a Thursday morning crash involving two tractor-trailers at a Route 28 exit, according to VDOT.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
First Chronic Wasting Disease Case Found At Manassas Battlefield
Chronic wasting disease, which is fatal for deer and similar animals, has been detected for the first time at the Manassas-based park.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Patrick Henry Library Farewell Event Planned As Renovations Near
Ahead of construction to renovate and expand Vienna's library, there will be a farewell community event for Patrick Henry Library.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Pedestrian Crash: New Lead On Striking Vehicle
After two vehicles hit a pedestrian in a fatal crash, Prince William County Police have new information on the vehicle that left the scene.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Hunger Relief Tops Recipients Of Give Choose Day
The 24-hour Give Choose Day to raise money for nonprofits provided more than $900K for nonprofits in Loudoun and northern Fauquier.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Route 28 Lane Closures To Happen Over 4 Weeks
Route 28 commuters in the Manassas area should be aware of upcoming lane closures at the Prince William and Fairfax County line.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Higher Fire Risk Prompts Red Flag Warning In NoVA
The National Weather Service expects strong winds combined with low humidity to create an elevated fire risk.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Jessica Aber's Cause Of Death Released By Police, Family Responds
The family of former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber and Alexandria Police maintained her death was likely due to natural causes.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Gang-Related Attack In Jail Leads To 2 Prison Sentences
Prosecutors say an inmate was found with blood and deep wounds after an assault by MS-13 members.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Makes Niche's 2025 Best Places To Live List
Vienna was one of the higher ranking communities on Niche's Best Places to Live in Virginia ranking.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Communities Make Niche's 2025 Best Places To Live Lists
A few Loudoun County neighborhoods made the top 100 of Niche's Best Places to Live in America ranking.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Tree Replanting, End Of Clear Cutting Sought By Vienna Officials
Vienna's resolution responding to W&OD Trail tree cutting differed from others by requesting a tree replanting plan from Dominion Energy.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Named A Top Spring Travel Destination On TODAY Show
A TODAY Show segment named why Alexandria is worth a visit for tourists, especially during D.C.'s cherry blossom season.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Homicide Caught On Surveillance Cameras Leads To Conviction
A jury found a man guilty in a homicide that involved Ring camera footage as evidence, prosecutors say.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Vehicle Falls Down Embankment In Fatal Gainesville Crash: Police
Prince William County Police say a driver died in a Monday morning crash that involved a vehicle going down an embankment.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
