Ashburn|News|
First Snow Day 2025 Gallery: See Photos From Loudoun County
It's the first major snow of 2025 in Loudoun County. We want to see photos of how your snow day is going.
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|
First Snow Day 2025 Gallery: See Photos From Woodbridge
It's the first major snow of 2025 in Woodbridge. We want to see photos of how your snow day is going.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
First Snow Day 2025 Gallery: See Photos From Vienna
It's the first major snow of 2025 in Vienna. We want to see photos of how your snow day is going.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
First Snow Day 2025 Gallery: See Photos From Alexandria
It's the first major snow of 2025 in Alexandria. We want to see photos of how your snow day is going.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
VA Power Outages Top 94K As Winter Storm Slams State: How To Cope
Parts of Virginia are experiencing widespread power outages from the winter storm, according to outage maps.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun County Special Elections: What To Know After Snow
Two special elections are being held Tuesday in parts of Loudoun County after a winter storm sweeps through the region.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Snow Emergency In Manassas For Winter Storm Set To End
During the snow emergency, vehicles parked on snow emergency routes had to be relocated, according to the city.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Winter Storm Brings Snow, Crashes, Closures To NoVA: Latest Updates
Snow has covered Northern Virginia with another round coming later Monday, bringing hazardous road conditions and crashes. See the latest.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 6
Alexandria City Public Schools made schedule changes due to a winter storm starting late Sunday into Monday.
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Manassas, VA|News|
PWC, Manassas Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 6
Prince William County and Manassas City Public Schools made schedule changes due to a winter storm starting late Sunday into Monday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 6
Loudoun County Public Schools made schedule changes due to a winter storm starting late Sunday into Monday.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
First Snow Of 2025: Snow Removal Policies To Know In Alexandria
The forecast is calling for the first measurable snow of the year as the region remembers the I-95 winter weather shutdown three years ago.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
First Snow Of 2025: Snow Removal Policies To Know In PWC
The forecast is calling for the first measurable snow of the year as the region remembers the I-95 winter weather shutdown three years ago.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
38 Violations Found At Woodbridge Restaurant: Inspection Results
Prince William County health inspectors found violations like dust buildup in an ice bin and 37 more violations at a restaurant.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
First Snow Of 2025: Snow Removal Policies To Know In Vienna
With the forecast calling for the first measurable snow of the year, here's what to know about who removes snow.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
First Snow Of 2025: Snow Removal Policies To Know In Manassas
With the forecast calling for the first measurable snow of the year, here's what to know about who removes snow.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Restaurant Week 2025 Returns With Record Participants
A record number of nearly 100 restaurants will participate in the restaurant week showcasing the diverse cuisines in Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
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Ashburn|News|
Ashburn Restaurants Join 2025 Winter Restaurant Week
Winter Restaurant Week runs from Monday, Jan. 27 to Sunday, Feb. 2, when diners will get to enjoy restaurant menus at special prices.
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Vienna, VA|News|
2 Chances Of Snow In NoVA Forecast: See Latest Timing, Details
Measurable snow appears likely early next week following a chance of snow during the Friday p.m. commute, forecasters say.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
