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
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|
Loudoun Board Public Comment, Supervisors' Time Changes Approved
The Board of Supervisors approved changes to its meeting rules, including a reduction of supervisors' individual time.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Bishop Ireton High School Celebrates End Of Chapel Renovations
As Bishop Ireton High School celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, the bishop helped celebrate the completion of chapel renovations.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Expired Food, Contaminated Cooler: Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections
Prince William County health inspectors found all foods in a cooler affected by a mold or mildew contaminate and other violations.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Tractor-Trailer Crash With Car On I-66 Causes Fire, Injures 1
A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer has closed one direction of Interstate 66 Monday afternoon, according to VDOT.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
1,450 Meal Bags Packed For Loudoun County Food Insecure Students
A membership group of data center professionals helped pack food for students facing food insecurity in Loudoun County.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Film Festival To Get Permanent Home In Old Town North
The new MetroStage location will get its first arts program "in residence," and another arts venue in Old Town North may be announced soon.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Best Places to Live In America: VA Community Ranks First In U.S.
Several counties in Virginia had communities in the top 100 of Niche's latest list of the best places to live in America.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Osbourn Park Teacher Charged With Assault Of Student
Prince William County Police say a high school teacher grabbed a student on the neck and pushed her, leading to an assault charge.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Value Fashion Retailer Primark To Open Potomac Mills Store
Primark, a value fashion retailer, is planning grand opening giveaways for its opening at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge.
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Vienna, VA|News|
County Boards Ask Dominion To Pull Back On W&OD Tree Clear Cutting
The clear-cutting of trees along a portion of the W&OD Trail prompted boards to ask Dominion for a return to selective trimming.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Gunshots Outside CIA | ICE Handcuffs Citizen | Tesla Protests: VA News
Hotel Arson Fire | Robber Poses As Amazon Driver | Tallest Man In US | Ending By-Right Data Centers | Sexual Abuse Of Kids | Search For Mom
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Ashburn|News|
Hotel Door On Fire In Sterling Leads To Arson Charges
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office determined a door to an occupied room was intentionally set on fire.
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Ashburn|News|
17 Women Nominated For Loudoun Women’s Hall of Fame
From nonprofit and business leaders to advocates, the 17 nominees are in the running for the Loudoun Women’s Hall of Fame.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Cherry Blossom Festival, Thai Street Food: DC, NoVA Weekend Events
Weekend events in DC, NoVA: Capital Art and Craft Festival, Cirque de Paris, Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony and Taste of Africa.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Pedestrian Struck By 2 Vehicles Dies In Woodbridge: Police
Prince William County Police said one of two vehicles remained at the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash in Woodbridge.
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Manassas, VA|News|
ICE Detainment Of Citizen In Manassas Leads To Scrutiny
A U.S. senator is asking federal authorities for an explanation on ICE handcuffing a U.S. citizen in Manassas, according to a report.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Transformer Fire Causes Outages At Schools, Recreation Center
Dominion Energy responded to a transformer fire, which caused schedule changes for Alexandria high school campuses and the rec center.
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Ashburn|News|
Data Center By-Right Approval Process Killed In Loudoun County
The Loudoun Board of Supervisors voted to require a board review process for data centers that would have been by-right.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
All Clear At Alexandria School After Anonymous Gun Threat
An anonymous threat of a person with a gun prompted an Alexandria Police investigation on the scene.
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