Woodbridge, VA|News|
Lake Ridge Townhouse Fire Causes No Injuries, Displaces 2
A neighbor alerted Prince William County and Rescue to a fire in an adjoining townhouse in Lake Ridge Wednesday.
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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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Snow Chances, Polar Vortex Coming To NoVA: Latest Forecast
Forecasters expect several chances of snow before a polar vortex arrives with colder temperatures.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria City Manager Recaps January Winter Storm Response
City Manager James Parajon shared how city staff, including snow clearing crews, prepared and worked during two winter storms.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Youth Soccer Celebrates 50th Anniversary In 2025
Vienna Youth Soccer was recognized by the Board of Supervisors and is holding an open house and food driver to celebrate.
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Washington DC|News|
2025 Inauguration To Prompt Metro Station Closures, Crowding
Metro is planning to close select stations and expects crowding at some D.C. and Virginia stations due to the presidential inauguration.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
These Places Are Closed In Alexandria For 2025 MLK Day Of Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincides with Inauguration Day, will result in various closures and schedule changes.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
House Fire In Woodbridge Injures 1, Displaces 8 People
Prince William County Fire and Rescue said working smoke alarms and the door being closed helped curb the spread of fire at the home.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Restaurant Inspections: No Handwashing, Dirty Ice Machine
Prince William County health inspectors found as many as 22 violations in the final restaurant inspections of 2024.
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Ashburn|News|
7.2 Percent Budget Increase Proposed By LCPS Superintendent
The superintendent presented a budget estimate calling for a 7.2 percent increase, while LCPS expects an enrollment increase under 400.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Skincare Studio Uses Artificial Intelligence To Check Skin Condition
An artificial intelligence tool called Gloria helps give clients updates on their skin condition and to customize treatments.
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Ashburn|News|
Curry Pizza House, 2 More Businesses Coming To Loudoun Station
The Ashburn Metro-connected development has leases for three new businesses after a recent report of one business closing.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
PWC Board Chair Looks Ahead To 2025, Vice Chair Chosen
Chair Deshundra Jefferson outlined key items the board worked on in 2024 before the board selected a vice chair and chair pro-tem.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Dementia Care Prioritized At New Medical Practice In Vienna
With an increasing need for dementia care, a new medical practice in Vienna seeks to prevent or manage dementia in its patients.
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Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Home Explosion: Challenges With Emergency Response Identified
A report on the Loudoun County home explosion response found needed improvements in communications, training and emergency protocols.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Davis-Younger And New, Returning Manassas Council Members Sworn In
Manassas City Council welcomed a new council member and returning members while choosing a new vice mayor on Monday.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Next Budget Process In Alexandria To Kick Off In February
After City Council approved budget guidance on spending increases and taxes, the city manager's proposed budget will come in February.
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Ashburn|News|
Lottery Ticket Bought In Ashburn Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize
An engineer was excited when his wife won $100 in the lottery. Then they learned he won a seven-figure prize.
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Del Ray, VA|News|
Garden Center Planned For Former Retail Space In Del Ray
Del Ray Farmhouse Market & Garden would bring an outdoor garden center to the Del Ray neighborhood among Mount Vernon Avenue.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Madison High School Student Starts App To Help With Economics
Hundreds of students have used an app developed by a Madison High School student to help them better grasp economics lessons.
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Ashburn|News|
Dog Rescued From Beaverdam Reservoir By Fire And Rescue Units
Kona the dog got a helping hand from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews in the icy waters of Beaverdam Reservoir.
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