Manassas, VA|News|
PWCS Response To 'Racially Hostile' School Setting Inadequate: Feds
A federal investigation outlined issues with how the school system handled racial and antisemitic harassment at a high school.
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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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Caught On Camera: Coyotes Provide Chorus Of Howls At Woodbridge Park
A viral video at a wildlife preserve shows coyotes put out ear-splitting howling calls. Here's what to know about coyotes in Virginia.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025: See Schedule, Route
The 42nd annual parade hosted by the Ballyshaners returns to King Street as March begins.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Heavy House Fire Injures Resident In Vienna
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue battled a heavy fire at a Vienna home early Thursday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
New Study Reveals Chemicals Found In VA Drinking Water
The Environmental Working Group analyzed water quality data from public water systems and which contaminants they contain.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
42 Violations Found At 1 Place: Manassas Restaurant Inspections
Prince William County health inspectors found as many as 42 violations during recent restaurant inspections.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Federal Worker Resource Hub Launched By Prince William County
A resource hub seeks to help federal workers amid workforce reductions, plus a congressman is hosting a town hall in Prince William County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Selling Magic Mushroom Candy Bars Prompts Charges At Woodbridge School
Prince William County Police have charged two teens in connection to candy bars containing hallucinogenic mushrooms sold at school.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Similar LCPS School Calendar Chosen Over Earlier Start, End Dates
Options with an earlier end to the school year, some as early as late May, were not approved by the Loudoun County School Board.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Budget Proposes Same Real Estate Tax Rate
The proposed Alexandria budget would maintain the tax rate, but property owners with increased assessed values would see higher tax bills.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Police Investigate Death Of Man With Gunshot Wound
Alexandria Police say the man was found unresponsive in an apartment Tuesday morning.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Restaurant Week 2025: Over Dozen Restaurants To Participate
Special menus at participating restaurants will be offered during the week-long Manassas Restaurant Week.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Pizzeria Paradiso Returning To Alexandria As Pop-Up In Restaurant
Pizzeria Paradiso will be returning to Alexandria after its 2020 closure through a pop-up and a free pizza on launch day.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Gunfire On Ashburn School Grounds Investigated By Sheriff's Office
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has an increased presence near the school due to a gunfire report earlier this week.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Same Real Estate Tax Rate Proposed In Manassas City Budget
A flat real estate tax rate in the Manassas budget would still mean the average tax bill would rise due to property value increases.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
'More Walkable, Vibrant Oakton': Coalition Backs AT&T Site Development
A group of organizations support mixed-use development on the AT&T site due to housing, multimodal transportation and more benefits.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Joann Fabrics Set To Close Remaining Virginia Locations
While Joann Fabrics previously announced some locations would close, other Virginia locations are now on the chopping block.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Driver In Woodbridge Hit-And-Run Of Cop Car Arrested In GA
Prince William County Police say a man wanted for hitting a cop car with a stolen vehicle was arrested in Georgia.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Sprinklers Limit Fire Damages At Ashburn Residential Complex
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, which has been advocating for sprinklers in more residential homes, says sprinklers put out an Ashburn fire.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Sexual Assault At Gainesville Home Leads To Charges
Prince William County Police say the victim was incapacitated when the teen sexually assaulted her at her home.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
