Woodbridge, VA|News|
12-Year-Old Charged After Domestic Knife Attack In Woodbridge
Prince William County Police believe a 12-year-old injured two relatives during a domestic argument in Woodbridge.
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|
Former CIA Employee Pleads Guilty After Classified Israel Plan Leak
Prosecutors say a former CIA employee from Vienna shared classified documents about a foreign ally, leading to posts on social media.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Fire Chief Keith Johnson To Retire From Loudoun County Role
Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System Chief Keith Johnson, who has been chief since 2018, prepares to retire in April.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Fairfax County Schools Change Schedule For Jan. 21
Fairfax County Public Schools have changed the schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 21 after a winter storm with frigid temperatures.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun County Schools Change Schedule For Jan. 21
Loudoun County Public Schools have changed the schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 21 after a winter storm with frigid temperatures.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Denser Land Use Proposed At Neighborhood South Of Vienna Metro
County approval would be required to make single-family properties' densities more in line with neighboring homes near the Vienna Metro.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
These Places Are Closed In Ashburn For MLK Day Of Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincides with Inauguration Day, will result in various closures and schedule changes.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
These Places Are Closed In Vienna For MLK Day Of Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincides with Inauguration Day, will result in various closures and schedule changes.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Wage Increase Agreement With PWCS, Employee Union Reached
The school district made an agreement with the Prince William Education Association on wages, following last year's collective bargaining.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Rodent Droppings, Flying Insects: NoVA Restaurants Cited
Concerns like roaches, fly bait over food and soiled ice machines were found during recent Northern Virginia restaurant inspections.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Travel + Leisure Nominates Alexandria Again For Best Cities In U.S.
Alexandria could once again be ranked among the best cities in the U.S. after first appearing on the list in 2022.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Wife's Murder Charge | 3 Restaurant Arsons | Small Earthquake: VA News
Home Explosion Response Flaws | Superintendent Charge Dropped | Dog Rescued From Reservoir | Doctor's "Pill Mill" | $1M Powerball Tickets
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Pharmacy Technician Program Planned At PWC's Freedom High School
A new career and technical education program will target Freedom High School students interested in the pharmacy technician career path.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Case Against Former Loudoun Superintendent Scott Ziegler Dropped
The former Loudoun schools superintendent no longer faces charges from an investigation into how the district handled two sexual assaults.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Sprinklers Help Mitigate Fires In Ashburn, Leesburg
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue said sprinklers helped curb the spread of fire and prevent the loss of life at two locations within 24 hours.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
George Washington Parade, Restaurant Week: Alexandria Winter Events
Celebrate Black History Month, see George Washington's inaugural coat, try restaurant week menus and more this winter around Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
These Places Are Closed In Woodbridge For MLK Day Of Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincides with Inauguration Day, will result in various closures and schedule changes.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
These Places Are Closed In Manassas For MLK Day Of Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincides with Inauguration Day, will result in various closures and schedule changes.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Rodent Droppings, Mildew: Ashburn, Sterling Restaurant Inspections
The Loudoun County Health Department found rodent droppings, a brown and green mildew on an ice machine part and more violations.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
'Pill Mill' Scheme Leads To Guilty Plea For Doctor In Oakton
Prosecutors say multiple patients died of drug overdoses tied to oxycodone prescriptions from the Oakton doctor.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
