Ashburn|News|
Christmas 2024 Mall Hours Around Ashburn, Loudoun County
For last-minute Christmas shopping and last chances for Santa photos, here's what's open in and around Loudoun County.
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|
Woodbridge Man Wanted In Fatal Nokesville DUI Crash
A Woodbridge man is wanted after his blood alcohol content was found above the legal limit in a fatal crash.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Shooting Of 2 People In Manassas Likely Tied To Bar Altercation
Two people were shot and airlifted to the hospital in a Sunday night shooting, according to City of Manassas Police.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Shooting Injures 1 Person In Old Town, Suspect Charged
A suspect has been charged after a Sunday night shooting in the Old Town area.
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Ashburn|News|
Loudoun Supervisors Adopt 6 Focus Areas For Remaining Term
The Board of Supervisors updated focus areas for the remaining years of their term, including transportation, housing and more.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
2025 Brings Array Of Concerts To Barns At Wolf Trap
Max Weinberg of the E Street Band, country, cabaret and Broadway stars are highlights of the upcoming Barns at Wolf Trap season.
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Ashburn|News|
What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2024 In Ashburn, Loudoun County
The Christmas holiday will result in closures for one or more days and other service adjustments.
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Vienna, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2024 In Vienna
The Christmas holiday will result in closures for one or more days and other service adjustments.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Shooting Dumfries Resident In Face Leads To 20-Year Prison Sentence
The shooting at a motel off Route 234 left the victim with permanent injuries, according to Prince William County prosecutors.
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Ashburn|News|
Fight Closes School | Data Center Bomb Threat | Drone Frenzy: VA News
Forged Gift Cards | High-End Liquor Thefts | Casino National Security Concern | Santa Delivers To Kids In Hospital | Record Gun Seizures
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
K-8 School Changes Envisioned In Approved ACPS Capital Budget
The capital budget accounts for the Alexandria School Board seeking a plan to reconfigure two K-8 schools.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Route 28 Bypass Project In Limbo: Report
According to a report, Prince William County supervisors are considering cancelling the county's part in the project.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2024 In Alexandria
The Christmas holiday will result in closures for one or more days and other service adjustments.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Tutoring Services To Be Offered Throughout Manassas Public Schools
Manassas City Public Schools will give students access to an online tutoring platform for everything from remediation to college prep.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn|News|
Director Appointed To Head Loudoun County's New Office
The Office of Real Property Asset Management and Planning was created to oversee the county's real estate assets and will get a director.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2024 In Woodbridge
The Christmas holiday will result in closures for one or more days and other service adjustments.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2024 In Manassas
The Christmas holiday will result in closures for one or more days and other service adjustments.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
No Lottery Held As Only 1 Holiday Display Submitted In Vienna
After a lottery process was introduced last year to choose community displays for the Vienna Town Green, only one was submitted this year.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
New Woodbridge Area Elementary School Opening To Be Delayed
Prince William County Public Schools said the review process and re-routing of a sanitary line contributed to the delay.
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Manassas, VA|News|
3 More Face Charges In Manassas Area Homicide: Police
Three people are facing charges tied to aiding the suspect in a Manassas area homicide, according to Prince William County Police.
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