Ashburn|News|
VA Attorney General Backs Parents In Loudoun Public Comment Case
Attorney General Jason Miyares is backing parents' case against the Loudoun County School Board for ending a public comment session.
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|
Manassas Restaurant Inspections: 60-Degree Cheese
Prince William County health inspectors found cheese measuring at 60 degrees at two of a chain's locations in Manassas.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Quadruple Homicide Suspect Pleads Guilty In PWC Court
A quadruple homicide case with the rape of one of the victims has ended with a guilty plea to four first-degree murder charges and more.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Meals Tax Proposal Heads Back To Vienna Town Council
The 1 percent meals tax addition will be considered in the new year as a way to fund a proposed pool and fitness facility in Vienna.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
What's New In Alexandria 2025: Businesses, WorldPride, Waterfront Art
From new dining to the next waterfront art installation, here are the new experiences Visit Alexandria is highlighting in 2025.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Lottery Winner Stunned By $4.3 Million Prize
A Woodbridge man who played a lottery game online couldn't believe he won $4.3 million.
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Ashburn|News|
New, Departing Businesses At One Loudoun In Ashburn
One business has closed at One Loudoun, while a few appear closed as they move to new locations.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Road Diet Near Dunn Loring Metro Considered By Fairfax County
Bike lanes would be added through a proposed road diet on a key route near the Dunn Loring Metro station.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Insufficient Sanitizer, Dust Over Fryers: Woodbridge Inspections
Prince William County health inspectors found restaurants with no violations and some with one or more.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Commanders Pep Rally With 'Today Show' Segment Planned In Alexandria
With the Commanders in the NFC championship game for the first time since 1992, a pep rally in Alexandria will be shown on the "Today Show."
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Ashburn|News|
Crosswalk, Traffic Signal Additions Planned For Ashburn Intersections
Loudoun County's intersection improvement program is advancing projects at several Ashburn intersections.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Osbourn Park Students Help Kids Find Interest In STEM
Two students with STEM career aspirations are organizing STEM activities to increase access to underserved children.
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Ashburn|News|
18 VA, DC Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation's awards, considered the Oscars of food, has named semifinalists from D.C. and Virginia.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Cancer Survivor's 24-Hour Stand Up To Cancer Returns
Nearly 11 years after cancer treatments, an Alexandria resident continues to raise funds for cancer research amid another ailment.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Public Schools Change Schedule For Jan. 22
Alexandria City Public Schools have changed the schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 22 amid frigid temperatures.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Smoke Detectors Help Residents Safely Escape Woodbridge Fire
Two residents have non-life-threatening injuries after escaping the townhouse fire overnight on Tuesday.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Opens First Building To Students
Students had their first classes at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus's new academic building Tuesday.
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Ashburn|News|
Up! Indoor Adventure Park Plans Grand Opening In Ashburn
Up!, an indoor adventure park with 36 climbing walls, a zipline and more activities, is planning a February grand opening.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Council Approves Downtown Property Purchase
City council members ok'd a purchase of Manassas Ice and Fuel Company's downtown property in an attempt to curb other by-right uses.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
87 Jan. 6 Defendants From VA Pardoned In Trump’s First Official Act
Dozens of Virginia residents with Jan. 6 convictions or pending cases were among those pardoned by President Donald Trump.
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