Vienna, VA|News|
5 Multi-Course Menus To Try During Vienna Restaurant Week 2025
From multi-course menus to special prices on food, Vienna Restaurant Week has options at different price points.
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|
Thrift Store Seeks To Replace Closed Big Lots In Manassas
A thrift store could become the new tenant in a space formerly occupied by Big Lots, according to a media report.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Man Trying To Catch Loose Dog Killed In Crash
A Woodbridge man died from his injuries after being struck by a car while catching a loose dog in traffic.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
JD Vance Home Sale | Fired Federal Workers | Cocaine Delivery: VA News
Man's 700 Blood Donations | Cocaine Delivery Service | Replica Gun In Crime | Cop's Sentence Commuted | DUI Crash With Child | Jeep Donated
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Data Center Approval Revisions, Grandfathering Set Up For March Action
The board endorsed grandfathering for under-review data center applications ahead of action on changes to data center review standards.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Del Ray, VA|News|
JD Vance's Alexandria Home Sells Within Days Of Listing
The vice president's home in Alexandria sold five days after it was listed, according to a real estate listing website.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Man Convicted In Wife's PWC Death — But Not Of Murder Charge
A man was convicted of a voluntary manslaughter charge in his wife's death, rather than a murder charge sought by prosecutors.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Surry Shop Peanuts Has Lasting Power In Manassas After 4 Decades
Martha Wilson founded Surry Shop Peanuts in 1980, and today the Manassas resident is "very content not to be a big business."
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Some Of Fired National Science Foundation Employees Reinstated
A portion of the federal workers with the National Science Foundation are getting their jobs back after a court decision and new guidance.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
OmniRide Bus Catches Fire On I-95, Passengers Not On Board
After passengers were dropped off, OmniRide said the bus caught fire when the driver pulled over for a flat tire.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
2 Potential Early Voting Sites Supported By Loudoun Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors voted to move forward with two potential early voting sites, expanding access in other areas of the county.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Historic Garden Week, Dog Fest: Spring Events In Alexandria
From March's Alexandria Women's History Walk and Shamrock Smash to May's Springtime Art Festival, here are the can't-miss events.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Inova's Top Blood Donor Reaches 700-Donation Milestone
Ric Martin, whose 700 blood platelet donations are the top of active donors, plans to continue donating as long as he is eligible.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Madison Students' Fundraiser To Buy Custodian Jeep Honored By Board
Madison High School students received a proclamation honoring their fundraiser to surprise the school custodian with his dream car.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Federal Worker, Contractor Town Hall Planned In Manassas
The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce invites residents to a discussion on economic trends related to federal worker reductions.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
First Sonic In NoVA's I-95 Corridor Approved By PWC Board
Although a homeowners association expressed opposition to a drive-thru use, Prince William County's board approved a new Sonic location.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Minnie Howard Campus Gets Historic School Integration Sign
An unveiling of a historic interpretation sign documents the history of integration at the school site that is now the Minnie Howard Campus.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Tree Removal Along W&OD Trail Lamented In Vienna
Officials said Dominion Energy is considering a plan to address the tree loss removed from miles of the W&OD Trail around Vienna.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Recorded Sexual Assault Of Minor In Woodbridge Leads To 3 Arrests
Prince William County Police say the sexual assault of a minor was recorded at a Woodbridge residence.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Cherry Blossom Events Planned In Alexandria As Peak Bloom Approaches
During the anticipated cherry blossom peak bloom season, cherry blossom cruises and other events will happen in Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
