Vienna, VA|News|
Kilmer Middle School Students Get 'Write Ups' For Acts Of Kindness
There's a type of "write-up" students are vying to get at Kilmer Middle School, helping to make acts of kindness the norm.
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|
New Waterfront Art Installation To Host Opening In Alexandria
Break Water, the new art installation at Waterfront Park, will have an opening reception with the artist over the weekend.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Approved Prince William Schools Budget Includes Staff Wage Agreement
The new budget includes the first year of a wage agreement as part of the collective bargaining process for PWCS employees.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Man Found Dead In Potomac River In Alexandria: Police
Alexandria Police's death investigation is happening in the Potomac River in the area near the Wilson bridge.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Prince William Water Flushing Gets Underway This Spring
Along with the annual spring flushing of the drinking water system, there will be a temporary slight chlorine taste and smell in the water.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Public School Redistricting Options Presented
Alexandria City Public Schools is in the midst of considering boundary changes to address school capacities and enrollment projections.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
John Legend, More Cynthia Erivo: New Wolf Trap Shows Announced
Wolf Trap announced more summer season shows, including a Latin American music festival and another chance to see Wicked's Cynthia Erivo.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
$5 Million Top Lottery Prize Claimed By Ashburn Woman
An Ashburn resident won one of three top prizes in a Virginia Lottery scratch ticket game.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Parking Expansion Project To Begin At Former Olde Towne Inn Lot
The former Olde Towne Inn site will provide more parking while the city pursues long-term development for the property.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Play Street Museum In Ashburn Offers Town Square Play Space For Kids
Play Street Museum, a hands-on play space for young kids, has opened to strong interest from the community in Ashburn.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
'Domino Effects of DOGE' Discussion To Be Held In Woodbridge
The civic organization Prince William Committee of 100 is hosting a panel to discuss DOGE impacts on the Prince William County economy.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Mental Health, Drug Use Among Alexandrians' Top Health Concerns
Safe and affordable housing was respondents' top preference for ways to improve community health, according to the health survey results.
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Ashburn|News|
Intentionally Set Fire Leads To Charge In Sterling
The fire marshal's office has charged a person in a January fire involving a semi truck and dumpster.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Citibank Opens In Former Restaurant Space In Vienna
Citibank helds its grand opening in Vienna, marking the latest restaurant-to-bank conversion in town.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Hit-And-Run Suspect Using Stolen Car Sought In Yorkshire Area: Police
Prince William County Police are seeking a hit-and-run driver in a multi-vehicle crash that sent one driver to the hospital.
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Ashburn|News|
Last Person To See Missing VA Student Free To Go Home, Judge Rules
After the parents of college student Sudiksha Konanki of VA said they think she drowned, the last person to see her is free to go home.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Greater Car Tax Reduction Lined Up For Budget In Loudoun County
A larger reduction to the tax rate on cars received support from supervisors, along with the currently proposed real estate tax rate.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Restaurant Inspections: 2 Eateries With 25+ Violations
Prince William County health inspectors found as many as 27 violations during recent restaurant inspections.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Garden Club Celebrates 100 Years Amid Historic Garden Week
Historic Garden Week of Virginia is in its 92nd year, almost as long as the Garden Club of Alexandria has been around.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Park Crash Into Home Kills 1 Person: Police
Police say a home was unoccupied when a car crashed into it, causing one fatality and two injuries.
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