Vienna, VA|News|
Fairfax Figure Skaters, Families Among Those Killed In DC Plane Crash
Fairfax County figure skaters with promising futures were on the DC flight that crashed, according to confirmations from loved ones.
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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Vienna, VA|News|
11 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game Around Vienna
If you want to grab drinks and food during the big game, here are some of the best places to visit around Vienna.
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Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Families Among D.C. Plane Crash Victims: What We Know
Loudoun County residents involved in the figure skating community were on the plane that crashed at Reagan Airport, family reports said.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
DC Plane Crash Revives Concerns About Airport's Heavy Traffic
While an investigation will pinpoint the crash cause, there were near-collisions at Reagan airport and concerns about busy airport traffic.
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Vienna, VA|News|
D.C. Plane Crash Includes Students, Parents From FCPS: Superintendent
Fairfax County Public Schools' superintendent said members of the FCPS community were among the victims in Wednesday night's crash.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas 4-Year-Old's Death, Abuse And Neglect Prompts Charges
A police investigation found abuse and neglect of a 4-year-old boy who died and his 5-year-old sister by three family members.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge House Fire Injures 1, Displaces 6 People
One person has non-life-threatening injuries from a townhouse fire Tuesday afternoon in Woodbridge.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
DC Plane Crash Prompts Northern Virginia Rescue Response
Northern VA agencies have been providing fireboats, helicopters and other mutual aid in response to the helicopter crash with a plane.
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Ashburn|News|
Ashburn Coach, Former Students Among DC Airplane Crash Victims
A figure skating coach based at the Ashburn Ice House is one of the victims resumed dead in Wednesday night's plane crash.
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Ashburn|News|
Ranked Choice Voting Floated In Loudoun County
Loudoun County's Board of Supervisors will get a presentation on ranked choice voting, which a locality has used for county board election.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria-Based Rescue Dogs To Be Featured In Puppy Bowl
Two puppies from an Alexandria-based rescue will compete for Team Fluff in the Puppy Bowl, which raises awareness for shelters and rescues.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Cell Tower Proposed On Rippon Middle School Site In Woodbridge
The Board of County Supervisors is considering approval of a 147-foot monopole on a school site to boost wireless signal.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Chuck E. Cheese Indecent Exposure In Manassas Leads To Charges
A man is facing charges for an indecent exposure in a women's restroom at Chuck E. Cheese, according to Prince William County Police.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Battle Street Live's Outdoor Music To End In Manassas In 2025
Battle Street Live, which hosts live outdoor music during First Friday and other events, is disbanding for the upcoming summer season.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Amid ICE Raid Concerns, Alexandria Mayor Clarifies City's Role
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins has provided a response to concerns about what happens with ICE enforcement.
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Ashburn|News|
Gas Leak Secured At Loudoun County Recreation Center
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue responded to a gas leak at the Claude Moore Recreation Center that prompted a building evacuation.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Japanese Grocery Store Makes Debut In Tysons
The new grocery store carries Japanese food, prepared food and drinks from the cafe and home good products.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Big Greek Cafe In Alexandria First Of Virginia Locations To Open
Big Greek Cafe is now serving up its famous gyros and other Greek fare in the first of its converted SouvlakiBar locations.
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Ashburn|News|
11 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game Around Ashburn
If you want to grab drinks and food during the big game, here are some of the best places to visit around Ashburn.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
White House Rescinds Federal Aid Freeze In VA
A federal aid freeze announced this week by the Trump Administration has been rescinded, multiple sources reported Wednesday afternoon.
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