Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Presidents Day 2025 In Alexandria
Presidents Day, which Virginia also recognizes as George Washington's Birthday, will result in schedule changes around Alexandria.
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|
NoVA's Only U.S. Polo Assn. Outlet Opening At Potomac Mills
Woodbridge's Potomac Mills is holding a grand opening Saturday for the Northern Virginia region's only U.S. Polo Assn. Outlet.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Action On Data Center Approval Changes Delayed By Loudoun Board
The Board of Supervisors will take more time to see options for applying current standards on data center approvals.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Parking Garage Rape | Teacher Child Sex Sting | Stolen Statue: VA News
Fleeing On Metro Tracks | Caught Taking Fentanyl | Car Drags Cops | Drunk School Aide | Body In Road | Funding Freeze Threat | Snow Totals
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Teen Rape In Downtown Manassas Leads To 30-Year Sentence
Prosecutors said DNA evidence backed up the teen's account of the sexual assault in a parking garage near the Manassas train station.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
VA Restaurants Cited: Mold-Like Grime, Food Exposed To Dirt
Concerns like cooled cheese measured at 60 degrees and handling with dirty gloves were found at Northern Virginia restaurant inspections.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Restaurant Inspections: Rice Hot Holding At 56 Degrees
Health inspectors found violations like food at temperatures well below the 135-degree hot holding temperature standard.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Maintenance Helps Prevent HVAC Failure, Woodbridge Company Says
Indoor Air Quality Medics, a Northern Virginia HVAC servicer, outlined what homeowners can do during the winter heating season and beyond.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Multi-Vehicle Crash Reported In Alexandria; 9 Vehicles Involved
BREAKING: Alexandria Police say no serious injuries have been reported in a crash with at least nine vehicles.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Officers Dragged By Car While Investigating Stolen Car In Woodbridge
Officers responding to a stolen car report were dragged by a car driven by the suspect, according to Prince William County Police.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Fees Waived For Big Dogs Like Scooby For Big Love Adoption Event
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is showing love to the big dogs this Valentine's Day by waiving adoption fees.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Veterinary Clinic License Approved For Prince William Animal Services
For the first time, Prince William County Animal Services has obtained a license to run a veterinary clinic at its animal shelter location.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Which Alexandria Neighborhoods Have Highest Property Value Increases
The average increase in property values varies by neighborhood in Alexandria. Changes ranged from zero to nearly 10 percent.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Time Mission Debuts At Manassas Mall, Plans Grand Opening In March
Time Mission, a new gaming adventure center at Manassas Mall, is planning its grand opening with Prince William County officials.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Tax Rate Cuts In Latest Loudoun County Budget Proposal
A jump in data center revenue allowed for lower real estate tax and car tax rates in County Administrator Tim Hemstreet's budget proposal.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Freedom High School Coach, Security Officer Dies In Crash
A petition has been started to rename the Freedom High School football field in memory of a beloved security officer and coach.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Crab Temperature Too Low, Undated Food
Health inspections in January found violations like a buildup of debris and grease in various areas and improper seafood hot holding.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Majority Disagree With Route 28 Bypass Cancellation In Patch Survey
Survey respondents shared frustrations with traffic and cancelling the bypass, while others against the bypass cited resident displacements.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Vigil To Mark 1 Year After Firefighter Death In Home Explosion
A vigil is being held at the future FF Brown Memorial Park site one year after Firefighter Trevor Brown's death in the home explosion.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
STIs on Rise In Alexandria, Health Department Distributes Condoms
STIs are on the rise in Alexandria, and the health department is responding with condom distributions and other resources.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
